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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

RS 332 - The Problem of Evil


This course examines ancient, medieval, and modern theological responses to evil.

Initial attention will be given to the modern debate over the problem of evil and the development of theodicy. Authors will include F. Dostoevsky, C. S. Lewis, and J. Hick. The course will then concentrate on traditional responses to evil in ancient and medieval Christian theology, esp. Origen, St. Augustine, Dionysius the Areopagite, Aquinas, and Julian of Norwich.

Prerequisites: One 100-level RS course

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