THE 286: CATHOLICISM AND THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS

Program
Level
Undergraduate
Instructor
Finn
Credits 3
This course explores the theology, practice, and current status of interreligious dialogue between Catholicism and the world’s major religions. It examines the Church’s response to religious diversity and its teachings about Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Using the methods of comparative theology, students examine the Church’s participation in interfaith dialogue on fundamental theological questions and its work with other religions on problems of global peace and social justice.
Foundations Program
This course fulfills a Foundations Program requirement.
Prerequisites
Semester Offered
Spring
Alternating Years/Odd Years