Humanity and Hope
Brief description of course
Humanity and Hope introduces students to biblical, historical, and contemporary perspectives on what it means to be human and then examines various understandings of what is to come for humanity in general and specific persons in particular. Of particular interest will be the nature of the human soul, the intermediate state, and the nature of the resurrection.
Prerequisite: MB521
Restriction: MB724 (offered at both level 6 and 7)
Course outline
Knowing God and ourselves
The Bible and Humanity
Historical Theology
Christ and Creation
The Turn to Relationality
Sin - original and mundane
God and gender
In search of the soul
Immediate state
Resurrection
Heaven and hell
