The Problem of Evil
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
REL-4504 prerequisites
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Description
In this seminar, we explore some of the ways Christians, Jews, and Muslims have conceptualized evil and responded to the problem of evil throughout history. In order better to understand this perennial religious problem, we consider selections from ancient scriptures, philosophical explanations, theological responses to catastrophes such as the Holocaust, and the depictions of evil in North American popular culture.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours in Religion & Culture and permission of the Department Chair [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-3504.
Cross-listed
REL-3504(3).
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