REL 262 - Social Justice: From the Prophets to Jesus

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A study of biblical teachings on social justice and their relevance for the contemporary world. This course examines teachings from the Old Testament prophets and Jesus, along with other biblical texts, on the topic of God’s will for social justice, and considers how these teachings can be applied to contemporary issues such as poverty, human rights, use of the environment, war and peace, racism, and gender equity. Prerequisite: one course in biblical studies or theology. Not offered 2020-2021.