REL 307 - Liberation Theologies

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

This course critically examines emergent and historical theologies of liberation from Latin America and beyond. It begins by considering liberation theology as a spiritual, intellectual, and political movement within the Latin American Roman Catholic church. It focuses specifically on the works of Gustavo Gutiérrez, Ignacio Ellacuría, and Jon Sobrino, which translated the problems of oppression, political violence, and poverty into a theological idiom and a political theology. The second half of the course is devoted to other theologies of liberation including works in black theology, feminist theology, and third-world theology. Prerequisite(s): one course in religious studies. Enrollment limited to 15. Staff.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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