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1 Academics - Winter 2005 Course Descriptions DVSC Introduction to the Study of Religion and he Human Sciences Riesebrodt M/W 3:00-4:20 S106 PQ: Open only to first-year A.M.R.S. and A.M. students. DVSC Reading Course: Special opics in Divinity Staff Petition with bibliography signed by instructor; enter section from faculty list. DVSC Exam Preparation: Divinity Staff Open only to Ph.D. students in quarter of qualifying exams; enter section from faculty list. DVSC Research: Divinity Staff Petition signed by instructor; enter section from faculty list. DVSC hesis Work: Divinity Staff Petition signed by instructor; enter section from faculty list.

2 BIBL Introduction to the New estament: exts and Contexts Mitchell u/h 10:30-11:50 An immersion in the texts of the New estament with the following goals: through careful reading to come to know well some representative pieces of this literature; to gain useful knowledge of the historical, geographical, social, religious, cultural and political contexts of these texts and the events they relate; to learn the major literary genres represented in the canon ( gospels, acts, letters, and apocalypse ) and strategies for reading them; to comprehend the various theological visions to which these texts give expression; to situate oneself and one s prevailing questions about this material in the history of interpretation. Discussion group meets ridays, 12:00-1:00, in. Ident. RLS 12000, NEC 21000/32500, NDL BIBL Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Staff M/W/ 8:00-8:50 S204 PQ: BIBL or consent of instructor. BIBL Intermediate Koine Greek III Staff M/W/ 8:00-8:50 S200 PQ: Bible or equivalent. Ident. NEC BIBL German: Lecture/Discussion Group Klauck W 5:00-6:30 In this course, German exegetical and theological literature will be read and discussed. Only German may be used in this class, which is intended to help students gain greater fluency in German and a better knowledge of research done in German-speaking countries. Ident. NEC 39800

3 BIBL Interpreting the Gospel According to Matthew Mitchell 1:30-2:50 S403 An exegesis course on the church s gospel, which will seek to create a constructive conversation between modern redaction-critical readings of Matthew as a document forged in heated interaction with a specific historical context (particularly defined by inter-/intra-jewish polemics and the emergence of the ekklesia as distinct from the synagogue) and the history of interpretation and effects of this gospel in the ancient church and up to the present, including Mel Gibson s film, he Passion of the Christ. Each student will select an exegete ancient, medieval, modern, postmodern to impersonate in class discussions. PQ: Greek is not required for this course, but ample opportunity will be provided for those who have such skills to exercise them (in reading the Gospel itself and patristic exegesis of it). Ident. NEC BIBL Paul and Ritual Betz 9:00-11:50 S403 PQ: Greek Ident. NEC HEO History of Christian hought II Hollywood W/ 1:30-2:50 S106 Ident. HCHR HEO Emily Dickinson racy/strand 3:00-5:50 S305 Ident. DVPR 39900, HCHR 39900, RLI 39900, SCH 33800

4 HEO hird-world heologies Hopkins W 1:00-3:50 S204 HEO Calvin s Institutes Schreiner 10:30-11:50 S204 Ident. HCHR HEO Contemporary heological Models Hopkins W 9:00-11:50 S204 HEO he heology of the Late Augustine I racy/schreiner h 1:30-4:20 Ident. HCHR 49401, SCH DVPR Indian Philosophy I Arnold 10:30-11:50 S400 his course introduces some of the early themes and textual traditions that will inform the development of Indian philosophy in its later, more mature phases. Ident. HREL 30200, SALC 20901/30901 DVPR Introduction to Philosophy of Religion Arnold 1:30-2:50 S400 his course is meant to introduce students to some of the main figures, topics, and trajectories of thought in modern and contemporary "philosophy of religion"--which requires, among other things, that we consider just what that might be. he course is, moreover, intended to do so particularly in such a way as to help facilitate preparations for

5 doctoral qualifying exams in Philosophy of Religion. DVPR Emily Dickinson racy/strand 3:00-5:50 S305 Ident. HCHR 39900, RLI 39900, SCH 33800, HEO CHRM he Public Church and Its Ministry Culp 3:00-4:20 S400 his course explores theology and, to some extent, theological ethics, as basic arts of ministry for the public church. he course considers theology s descriptive, diagnostic work in interpreting human life in its multiple dimensions individual, interpersonal, spiritual, cultural, moral, political, socio-economic. It also examines theology s constructive, prescriptive work in directing Christian life and ministry toward the fullness of life in God. While not claiming to provide a comprehensive introduction, the course will explore various ways of thinking theologically, theological method/s, and theological symbols and their interrelation. PQ: irst-year ministry students only. CHRM Introduction to the Study of Ministry Boden W 3:00-5:50 S400 DO NO REGISER OR HIS COURSE. CHRM Arts of Ministry: Preaching Lindner 9:00-11:50 S400 his class examines some of the historical, theological, pastoral and aesthetic dimensions of the art of preaching, and encourages students to develop their authentic voices as preachers. Attention is given to disciplines for sermon preparation and delivery, the practice of theology and use of scripture, and the cultivation of the spiritual life of the preacher. PQ: Second-year ministry students only.

6 CHRM he Practice of Ministry II Piñón 1:00-3:50 S400 DO NO REGISER OR HIS COURSE. CHRM Senior Ministry Project II Gilpin PQ: hird-year ministry students only. DO NO REGISER OR HIS COURSE HIJD Eastern and Western European Conceptions of Judaism II Mendes-lohr/Brinker h 9:00-11:50 S403 Ident. JWSG , NEHC HIJD he Jewish Study of the Bible in the Middle Ages Robinson h 12:00-2:50 S200 his course will examine the methods of exegesis and hermeneutical theories developed by the Jews from the ninth to the fifteenth century. he various approaches, from the early achievements of Saadia Gaon to the laconic literalism of Abraham Ibn Ezra to the long exegetical essays by Isaac Abarbanel, will be studied in relation to concurrent trends in Islam and Christianity. he use of Bible in sermons, poetry, polemics, philosophy, and Kabbalah will also be considered. here is no language requirement, but there will be an extra session for students who possess reading knowledge of Hebrew. Ident. JWSG HIJD he Jews in Medieval Spain Robinson M/W 1:30-2:50 S200 his course will study the Jewish community in Spain from the Muslim conquest in 711 to the expulsion in he focus will be on literary and intellectual developments, such as poetry, exegesis, law, philosophy, and mysticism, and on the complex relation of the Jews to Iberian Islam

7 and Christianity. here is no language requirement, but there will be an extra session for students who possess reading knowledge of Hebrew. Ident. JWSG HIJD Martin Buber s Philosophy of Dialogue Mendes-lohr h 1:30-4:50 S204 HCHR History of Christian hought II Hollywood W/ 1:30-2:50 S106 Ident. HEO HCHR Emily Dickinson racy/strand 3:00-5: Ident. DVPR 39900, RLI 39900, SCH 33800, HEO HCHR Calvin s Institutes Schreiner 10:30-11:50 S204 Ident. HEO HCHR Abelard and Heloise Pick h 9:00-11:50 S406 his course will use the writings of Abelard and Heloise as a window onto twelfth-century European society, culture, and thought. Readings will be taken from different genres of writing including selections from the Letters, the Historia calamitatum, the Sic et non, and the Dialogus inter philosophorum, iudaeum, et christianum as well as supplementary secondary source readings. his course is intended for those who wish additional practice in reading medieval Latin texts and primary source reading will be in Latin. PQ: Ability to read Latin. Ident. HIS 60602

8 HCHR Medieval Christianity I Hollywood W/ 3:30-4:50 HCHR he heology of the Late Augustine I racy/schreiner h 1:30-4:20 Ident. HEO HREL Indian Philosophy I Arnold 10:30-11:50 S400 his course introduces some of the early themes and textual traditions that will inform the development of Indian philosophy in its later, more mature phases. Ident. DVPR 30201, SALC 20901/30901 HREL Second-Year Sanskrit: Readings in Book 17 of the Mahabharata, in Sanskrit Doniger M/W 10:00-11:30S207PQ: One year of Sanskrit. inal exam. Ident. SALC HREL Classical heories of Religion Lincoln/Riesebrodt 9:30-10:50 S106 Ident. AASR 41500, SOCI HREL Issues in Indian Esoteric Buddhism Wedemeyer 2:00-4:50 S403 hough arguably the most vigorous movement in Indian Buddhism in the latter half of the first millennium, Indian Esoteric Buddhism (Mantranaya, Vajrayana) has been rather neglected in Buddhist Studies overall. In this course, we will look more closely at these traditions,

9 and consider some of the many questions concerning their genealogy, history, literature, and practice. Ident. SALC HREL Studies in Buddhism: he Classics Wedemeyer M 2:00-4:50 S403 he first of a two-quarter survey of the major landmarks in the study of Buddhism in the modern academy. Beginning with the earliest studies and the landmark publication of Eugène Burnouf s Introduction á l Histoire du Buddhisme Indien (1844), through the demise of Louis de la Vellée Poussin (1938), we will examine the progress of Buddhist Studies: institutionally, intellectually, and ideologically. Attention will be given to tracing the outlines of the historical contexts, strategies of legitimation, sources of funding and institutional foundations, and directions of research which characterize the study of Buddhism in its formative period. PQ: Reading knowledge of rench; pref. some knowledge of Buddhism. Ident. SALC HREL Problems in the History of Religions Doniger 7:30-10:00 PQ: Consent of instructor. or graduate students in the History of Religions program. HREL Readings in ibetan Literature Wedemeyer 10:00-11:20 S406 PQ: 2nd year ibetan required RLI Renaissance Epic Murrin 3:00-4:20 A study of classical epic in the Renaissance or Early Modern period. Emphasis will be both on texts and on classical epic theory. We will read

10 asso's Jerusalem Delivered, Camões' Lusiads, and Milton's Paradise Lost. A paper will be required and perhaps an examination. Ident. ENGL 16300/36300, CML 29100/39100 RLI Emily Dickinson racy/strand 3:00-5: Ident. DVPR 39900, HCHR 39900, SCH 33800, HEO RLI S. Eliot Yu M/W 9:30-10:50 S200 Ident. ENGL 44100, SCH RLI Journey to the West II Yu 1:30-4:30 S200 PQ: CHIN students expected to consult original text in paper; students from other units need no Chinese language; undergraduates may enroll under undergraduate number, no prior knowledge of Chinese. Ident. CHIN 21306/31306, CML 28500/38500, SCH REH Public Goods and Religion Kallhoff W/ 1:30-2:50 Public goods are non-exclusive goods that should be made available to all citizens. Examples include health care, education, environmental goods, domestic security and culture. In this course, the discussion will first focus on contributions of political philosophy to a public goods theory. Classic and contemporary approaches provide justifications for the provision of public goods. hey also give an introduction to philosophical ideas about public goods. Authors that will be studied include John Rawls, Martha Nussbaum and Juergen Habermas. he course particularly aims at discussing the relationship between religion and public goods. he study of recent contributions on public goods and religion in the second half of the course also helps elaborate arguments for the engagement of religious communities and churches for public goods.

11 REH Religion and Democracy Gamwell 10:30-11:50 S200 An examination of legal, philosophical, and theological views on the proper role of religious beliefs and religious communities within a democratic political process, with focus on contemporary United States politics. REH Methods and heories in Comparative Ethics Schweiker M/W 10:00-11:20 REH he Just War radition Elshtain M 1:30-4:20 An exploration of just war thinking from St. Augustine through Michael Walzer. We will examine critical attempts to limit the occasions for war and the tactics and strategies deployed during war. Case studies will be taken up, including humanitarian interventions and the 2003 war to depose the Saddam Hussein regime in Iraq. Special attention will be paid to human rights as a ground for intervention. Ident. PLSC REH Communicative Ethics Gamwell 3:00-4:50 S403 An examination of the ethical theories of Jürgen Habermas and Karl-Otto Apel, with attention to the relation between these theories and the claims of Christian theism. REH Greek ragedy: Sophocles Philoctetes Nussbaum 3:00-5:45 Sophocles Philoctetes shows a good man suffering excruciating pain because of events that were not his fault. It refers often to the emotion

12 of pity, and it connects that emotion closely with the idea of justice, as Neoptolemus, moved by the sight of pain, comes to the understanding the wrongfulness of his earlier actions. A close reading of the play in Greek will be combined with a more general investigation of pity, the central tragic motion. hrough readings in English from authors including Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and Nietzsche, we will study the role of pity in philosophical attacks on tragedy, and we will ask how, and whether, these attacks may be answered. ranslation will occur during a set portion of the class, and auditors without Greek who wish to join in the discussions in English may therefore skip those parts. heir participation is strongly encouraged. PQ: A knowledge of Greek may be necessary. IDEN. PHIL 21551/31551/ GREK 25600/35600/ LAW REH Religion and the Political Order Elshtain 1:30-4:20 An advanced introduction to basic ordering concepts in the study of social and political ethics. We will explore the underlying presuppositions that frame each thinker s perspective and that bear directly or indirectly on political and social life. Special attention will be paid to the theorist s understanding of the role of religion in public life. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Mill. Ident. PLSC REH Law-Philosophy Seminar Nussbaum/Sunstein his is a seminar/workshop most of whose participants are faculty from seven area institutions. It admits approximately ten students by permission of the instructors. Its aim is to study, each year, a topic that arises in both philosophy and law and to ask how bringing the two fields together may yield mutual illumination. here are twelve meetings throughout the year, always on Mondays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Half of the sessions are led by local faculty, half by visiting speakers. he leader assigns readings for the session (which may be by that person, by other contemporaries, or by major historical figures), and the sessions consists of a brief introduction by the leader, followed by structured questioning by the two faculty coordinators, followed by general discussion. Students write either two 4- to 6-page papers per quarter, or a 20- to 25-page seminar paper at the end of the year. he course satisfies the Law School Writing Requirement. he schedule of meetings will be announced by mid-september, and prospective students should submit their credentials to both instructors by September 20. Past themes

13 have included: practical reason; equality; privacy; autonomy; global justice; pluralism and toleration; war; sexuality and family. he theme for will be Race. Likely speakers include: Kwane Anthony Appiah, Lawrence Blum, Lani Guinier, Sally Haslanger, Randy Kennedy, Michelle Moody-Adams, Patricia Williams (outside visitors); Danielle Allen, Cathy Cohen, Bob Gooding-Williams, Bernard Harcourt, racey Meares, David Strauss, Ken Warren (locals). Ident. LAW 61502, PHIL 51200, GNDR 50102, HMR 51302, PLSC AASR Rewriting the Past: Narrative, Ritual, and Monument Homans, B. Cohler his course focuses on the manner in which we make use of the past, the personal past, the collective past, and the place of social and historical chance in retelling and rewriting life-history and history. he course begins with a discussion of memory, conceptions of the personal and historical past, and such related issues as nostalgia, mourning, and the significance of commemoration in monument and ritual. hese issues are explored in a number of topics including twentiethcentury war memorials, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, high school and college reunions, the Holocaust and its representation in contemporary European society, the construction of the Israeli national tradition, and the construction of Abraham Lincoln as an American story of loss and renewal. PQ: hird- or fourth-year standing for undergrads. Ident. NDL 23102, HUDV 27100, PSYC 25400, RLS AASR Classical heories of Religion Riesebrodt/Lincoln 9:30-10:50 S106 Ident. HREL 41500, SOCI Related Links * he University of Chicago * Divinity School he University of Chicago * 1025 E. 58th St. Chicago, IL * tel: fax: * Home * Search * A-Z Index * Contact Us * UChicago

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