Earth, Matter, Bodies, Theo

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Must theology be concerned solely with the otherworldly? Or might theology have something to offer to terrestrial life\2014here and now? This course introduces interdisciplinary approaches to the question of “materiality,” exploring contemporary critical theories\2014such as new materialisms, quantum mechanics, & process metaphysics\2014and their relevance to constructive theologies in service of environmental justice. Students will have the opportunity to engage and analyze questions related to longstanding theological binaries (e.g. spirit/flesh, heaven/earth, soul/body, et. al.) and their consequences. In short, this course will investigate the intersections between theology and notions of matter, embodiment, land, environment, & beyond. Course Attributes: ERS Focus Elective, Humanities Elect/Integrations, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Spirituality&Solidarity Minor, Theology - Contemp Ethical Cha, Theology Persp / Explorations, Theology - Persp on God & Hum College of Arts & Sciences Theology