Person, the Self, the Sciences

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Taught by JST. This seminar explores theological interpretations of the human person (theological anthropology) in the context of social, psychological, and evolutionary/neuro-scientific contributions to the field: the emergence of consciousness in cultural context; the role of autobiographical and social/community memory in forming identity; the structures and constraints that shape human freedom. Class participation, and presentations, annotated bibliographies, final 20 page research project. Advanced MDiv/MA/MTS/STL. [Faculty Consent required; 15 max enrollment]