Contemporary Theology I

Course Description

In this course we shall attempt to examine some of the major trends in contemporary thought. In order to set the background for contemporary theological and philosophical discourse, we begin with a brief philosophical overview of the major developments in Western philosophy prior to Hegel. Discussion then turns directly to Hegel whose influence extends throughout the modern period. Kierkegaard represents not only a reaction to Hegel, but is also the first of the existentialist oriented theologians we consider. After Kierkegaard, the course turns to Barth, Bultmann, and Tillich. Parallel to these developments in theology was the development of analytic philosophy. Our emphasis will be the philosophy of the earlier and later Wittgenstein. The course then culminates in the God is Dead Theologies of Paul Van Buren and Thomas Altizer.

Course Materials

Online

John S. Feinberg, Ph.D.

$250.00

Note: This course is taken online. A fee of $250.00 covers all online assigned courses completed in a 12-month period.

This course is included in the following degree programs:

• Doctor of Theologyrequired