Christianity & Dharma Religions

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Taught by GTU. This lecture/seminar course will introduce students to the ongoing dialogue between Christianity and the religions of India, focusing on Hinduism and Jainism, but also the multifaceted reality of Indian Christianity. Students will explore a number of important themes developed by these different religions through the concurrent reading of foundational texts from the Christian, Hindu and Jain traditions. The class will also explore fundamental principles of inter-religious dialogue and comparative theology and encourage students to develop their own theology of religions. The class is geared to advanced masters students, though doctoral students are also welcome to attend. Active participation in all classes, ten reflection papers and a final reflection paper are required. Participation in this class is required for all students taking part in the inter-religious immersion to India sponsored by the Jesuit School of Theology and the Dharma Civilization Foundation usually the following January. [Faculty Consent required]