THE 402 - Poets, Prophets, Divas, and Divines- hrs

Institution:

University of Portland

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Description:

This course offers students the opportunity to trace the development of prophecy and the prophetic tradition as it unfolds in the biblical text and world and in our world today. Various prophets and their writings are studied in order to understand the person and personality of a prophet, prophetic imagination and creativity, the role of religious experience, the search for divine justice and compassion. Central to the course is the study of the prophets' vision of hope and transformation for all times. Students are invited to explore how they can be shakers and movers, history-makers and hearers, and prophetic leader of a new day. (Also listed as PCS 402, SJP 402.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.up.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 943-7911

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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