RELI 392 - Process Philosophy/Theology

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Hendrix College

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In the twentieth century a form of philosophy emerged called "process philosophy." It is influenced by the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead. As the name suggests, it sees the whole world as a dynamic process of becoming, emphasizing that all living beings are dependent on all others, and that even God is "in process" along with the world. Many Christians have been developing 'pro cess theolog ies' that interpret key Christian beliefs with help from Whitehead; and some Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims have done the same. The first part of this course introduces students to the philosophy of Whitehead and its religious expressions, with special focus on Christian process theology. The second half turns to ways in which process philosophy is being applied to a wide rangecontemporary social issues: environmental concerns, educational reform, economic theory, world religions, and inter-religious dialogue.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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