10:450 Theological Anthropology

This course investigates Christian beliefs regarding the origin, nature, and destiny of humans and of the universe in which they live. It will do so based on the Catholic theological tradition and in dialogue with modern science. The central theme of the course is: “imago Christi and imago Trinitatis.” This theme will be explored from the creation of man through fallen and redeemed man, to the eschatological glorification and deification of humanity. Various topics will be explored around this theme: the creation of the cosmos and humanity; human nature as male and female in the image of God; the experience of freedom in grace; the nature of the intellect and the will; the origins of sin and evil; human nature as body-soul unity; human nature as persons-in-relation; the uniqueness of man in an AI age, and the phenomena of suffering and death; and the hope for life in the world to come. We explore the mystery of God’s grace communicated to us in our journey from creation through fallenness, redemption, and eschatological fulfillment.

 

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