Theology and Animals

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Using viloence as a focus this course will analyze the ethical and religious implications of the way animals are treated in contemporary society. Also, it will examine how this treatment redounds upon human beings in spiritual, psychological, and physical ways. The Judeo-Christian scriptures and tradition will form the context for this exploration. Prerequisites: THEO111 or CORE105 Course Attributes: Humanities Elect/Integrations, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Spirituality&Solidarity Minor, Theology Persp / Explorations College of Arts & Sciences Theology