Disability, Ethics & Theology

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In the tradition of contextual approaches to theology, like Feminist Theology and Black Theology, this course will reinterpret religious tradition and scriptures from the perspective of disability. There will be a particular focus on an ethical reinterpretation of scriptures and tradition, as it impacts disabled persons. Participants in the course will also reassess some religious practices in light of disability ethics. Prerequisites: THEO111 or CORE105 Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, ERS Focus Elective, GDST - Intersectionality, Gender & Diversity Studies, Humanities Elect/Integrations, Medical & Health Human minor, MHH - History of Medicine, MHH - Critical Health Studies, MHH - Upper Level Seminar, MHH - Upper Division Elective, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Spirituality&Solidarity Minor, Theology Persp / Explorations, Theology - Persp on God & Hum College of Arts & Sciences Theology