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Course Description:
Liberation theology has sought to liberate the disenfranchised from poverty, oppression, and social injustice – but at what price? This course addresses the historical and thematic development of liberation theologies in the social and religious context of Latin America. The course covers the various denominational roots, as well as the various methodologies that those denominations utilize. Dr. Mulholland presents a systematic theology of liberation, analyzing its relation to the areas of soteriology, Christology, and ecclesiology.
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Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Describe the social and religious contexts in which liberation theologies arose.
- Trace the steps leading to the emergence of liberation theologies as a major theological movement.
- Identify major personalities, central themes, key terminology, and major events in Latin American liberation theologies.
- Trace the growing influence of liberation theologies from a Latin American phenomenon to a worldwide movement.
- State his/her own critical conclusions as to the contribution of liberation theologies.
Course Texts:
Boff, Leonardo, et al. Introducing Liberation Theology. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1987.
Gutierrez, Gustavo. A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation. Rev. ed. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1988.
Bonino, Jose Miguez. Doing Theology in a Revolutionary Situation. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1975.
(Only available through ITS)
Nunez, Emilio C. Liberation Theology. Chicago: Moody Press, 1985.
(Only available through ITS)
SPECIAL NOTE: The Study Guide for this course has not been updated in the current ITS format.
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