Theology, often colloquially described as “God talk,” comes from the Greek θεο´ς (theos) for God, and λο´γος (logos) for word, talk, discourse, etc. In the 11th century, Anselm of Canterbury defined theology as “faith seeking understanding.” This course invites a continuation of that quest, particularly through examining sources from Christian traditions, as well as other spiritual and religious traditions, in conversation with the stories of our lives. We will attend carefully to questions of how theological ideas and practices participate, and/or ought to participate, in cultivating just leadership and building a world where all can thrive. This course includes lectures, small and large group discussions, short papers, and a “credo project.”

Guiding questions for this course include:

What does it mean to “think theologically”?
How might theological thinking be embodied?
What is the relationship between theological thinking and spiritually-rooted leadership?
What are some possibilities for theological thinking and that we haven’t thought of yet?

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