REL 442 - Hate,Holocaust,Hope

Institution:

Luther College

Subject:

Description:

4 hours Through the use of film, eye-witness testimonies, historical narrative, and fiction, this course will examine the background, development, and meaning of the Holocaust, the deliberate state-supported murder of European Jews and other groups labeled as "undesirable" or "subhuman" by the Nazi regime. will focus especially on theological and ethical issues raised by this event (such as anti-Semitism, genocide, other types of prejudice and hate crimes, and theological responses) and relate these issues to contemporary society. Prerequisite: one of REL 101, 111, or REL 112. Offered alternate years. (Rel, HE)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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