Torah and Wisdom

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This course introduces students to the Torah and the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament. It engages the philosophy of the ancient Israelites and the Biblical narrative of Israel’s formation. REL 326 Christian Theology III (3 hours) A study of the Christian life, of the role of Christianity in relation to other world religions, and of the doctrine of eschatology (last things) in light of their development and ongoing significance. This course will survey the historical development and ongoing reflection of these doctrines within the Christian community as they have been rooted in the Bible, formulated by key theologians, and summarized in the Church’s language and confessions. Prerequisites: REL 111 or 112; REL 113; REL 224 or 225