THL 336 - Evil meets Good

Institution:

Concordia University-Saint Paul

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From earliest days of human history, people have struggled with the significance of evil and wickedness, especially in a world created by a God who is all and only good. Events such as the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have deepened the questions, especially for Americans. This course will probe this conversation through interaction with some of the classic expressions of humanity's understanding of good and evil, in the process considering texts from both Christian and non-Christian viewpoints. It will encourage students to wrestle with some of the key biblical texts that deal with this question, spending significant time in particular with the book of Job. Students will endeavor to provide their own thoughtful and informed understanding of this classic struggle to understand why evil exists in this world - and how we are to live with that reality. (Prerequisite: THL100, The Biblical Heritage of Christianity; THL206, New Testament

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csp.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 641-8278

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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