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LEARNING IN PRESENCE OF OTHER FAITH (EL 4542)

Term: 2020-2021 Spring Semester

Faculty

Mary E. Hess
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Schedule

Fri, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/16/2021 - 4/16/2021) Location: MAIN
Sat, 8:30 AM - 11:20 AM (4/17/2021 - 4/17/2021) Location: MAIN
Sat, 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM (4/17/2021 - 4/17/2021) Location: MAIN
Sun, 2:00 PM - 4:50 PM (4/18/2021 - 4/18/2021) Location: MAIN
Sun, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (4/18/2021 - 4/18/2021) Location: MAIN
Mon, 8:30 AM - 11:20 AM (4/19/2021 - 4/19/2021) Location: MAIN
Mon, 1:30 PM - 4:20 PM (4/19/2021 - 4/19/2021) Location: MAIN

Description

A study of the educational issues raised by living in a world of multiple faiths. The course examines the significance of diverse theological understandings for pastoral practice amid pluralism. The course also considers specific examples of interfaith learning, the pastoral challenges of supporting interfaith families, and engagement with people who do not claim religious identity.
Cultural context course