Transforming Christian Theology

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Taught by PSR. This course explores the intersections of constructive theology and critical social theory (especially "queer theorizing" around sexuality and gender, but also concerning race, ethnicity, and class). By retrieving key historical insights from the development of traditional Christian doctrinal topics (such as God, Christ, Trinity, salvation, and so on), we will build strategies for transforming Christian theology in light of contemporary challenges and opportunities in Christian witness and ministry. We will also attend carefully to how transforming Christian theology contributes to the work of social transformation more widely. Lecture and discussion; critical reflection paper and research project. Upgrades available for DMin and PhD students.This course is the in-class version of STRS 8288 Transforming Christian Theology. Students wishing to take the online version of this class should register for STRS 8288. [Introductory courses in church history and theology recommended]