Theologies of Redemption

An examination of formative and alternative theologies of redemption from Christianity's early years through the twentieth century, focusing on how theologians have variously conceived the problem to which redemption is addressed, the work and person of Jesus Christ, and the roles of God and humanity in effecting redemption. Theologians considered will include, e.g., Irenaeus, Athanasius, Augustine, Luther, Muntzer, Calvin, Bushnell, Maurice, Niebuhr, Cone, S”lle, Heyward, and Ruether. Lectures, reading, discussions, presentation and final paper. Prerequisite: two introductory courses in systematic theology