Course Information

LEARNING IN PRESENCE OF OTHER FAITH (EL 4542)

Term: 2024-2025 Spring Semester

Faculty

Mary E. Hess

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Schedule

Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:20 PM (2/22/2025 - 2/22/2025) Location: MAIN GH 104
Sun, 12:30 PM - 6:20 PM (2/23/2025 - 2/23/2025) Location: MAIN GH 104
Mon, 8:00 AM - 4:20 PM (2/24/2025 - 2/25/2025) Location: MAIN GH 104

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