Theology of Mercy

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Taught by JST. The course explores topics in the theology of god in light of challenges to systematic theologians issued by Walter Kasper in his recent book "mercy" (2014) to offer a more adequate and biblically based treatment of mercy as a divine attribute. Hans Urs von Balthasar, Gregory of Nyssa, Aquinas, and Sarah Coakley are among authors considered in response to Kasper. The course will consist in lectures, student-led discussions, and presentations based on final research papers of 20-25 pages. The course is designed for advanced MDiv, MTS, MA, and doctoral students. [12 max enrollment]