Kierkegaard As Religious Thinker

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TAUGHT BY GTU. This course is a hybrid of lecture/seminar. Emphasis is on Kierkegaard's religious thought in his own context with a view to considering its relevance to present Christianity and religious existence in general. We will read short selections from Kierkegaard's works as well as Fear/Trembling, and secondary works that bring him into dialogue with other thinkers (e.g. Augustine, Hegel, Kant, etc.) and with present day issues. Topics/themes of study include the, how to read Kierkegaard, 'stages of existence', 'faith and reason', revelation and authority, the individual and the community/crowd, anxiety/despair, suffering and discipleship; Students with various backgrounds in theology, continental philosophy, and/or spirituality might be interested. Students can expect to present two articles and write a research paper (15-20 pgs.) during the semester. This course is taught by PhD student Derek Nutt under the supervision of Anselm Ramelow and is intended for masters-level students.