Whats Covered
 
Course Structure:
Module 1: Introduction to Theology
What is theology?
Different approaches to theological inquiry (philosophical, historical, experiential)
Module 2: The Sacred and the Human Experience
Religious concepts of the divine and humanity's place in the cosmos.
Exploring various understandings of revelation & religious experience.
Module 3: World Religions
Comparative study of major world religions (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.)
Module 4: Biblical Theology (for Abrahamic traditions)
Introduction to the Bible: its composition, genres, and historical context.
Exploring major themes and narratives within the biblical text.
Module 5: Christian Theology
Core doctrines of Christianity (Trinity, Incarnation, Atonement, etc.)
Exploring major Christian theological movements
Module 6: Islamic Theology
Key concepts of Islam (Tawhid, prophethood, Quran, etc.)
Major schools of Islamic thought (Sunni, Shia, etc.)
Module 7: Jewish Theology
Core tenets of Judaism (monotheism, covenant, Torah)
Major branches of Judaism (Orthodox, Reform, etc.)
Module 8: Eastern Religions
Examining the philosophies and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Asian traditions.
Exploring concepts like karma, dharma, and nirvana.
Module 9: Philosophy of Religion
Examining the relationship between faith and reason.
Analyzing arguments for and against God's existence.
Module 10: Theology and Ethics
Exploring how religious beliefs influence moral decision making.
Discussing ethical issues in a religious context (bioethics, war & peace, etc.)
Module 11: Theology and Science
Examining the relationship between theological and scientific understandings of the world.
Discussing topics like creationism, evolution, and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Module 12: Theology in the Modern World
Exploring how theology has addressed social and political issues (poverty, war, gender equality, etc.)
Examining contemporary theological movements (liberation theology, feminist theology, etc.)
Module 13: Theology and Art
Analyzing how art and religious expressions have intertwined throughout history.
Exploring the role of art in theological reflection.
Module 14: The Future of Theology
Examining contemporary challenges and opportunities for theological dialogue.
Considering the role of religion in a globalized world.
Module 15: Capstone Project
Students will develop a research paper or presentation on a theological topic of their choice.