This course introduces students to the major distinctions that typically differentiate ancient and modern theological understandings of the nature, status, and import of divine revelation. Through close readings of a series of classic, primary texts written by Jewish, Catholic, Islamic, and Protestant thinkers, this course familiarizes students with the fundamental questions and concerns that have traditionally animated the theological debates that modern religious thinkers have carried out with pre-modern religious thinkers.
Foundations Program
This course fulfills a Foundations Program requirement and is a requirement in the Core Texts and Enduring Questions Program.
Prerequisites
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring