University of Portland Bulletin 2019-2020

THE 302 Poets, Prophets, Divas, and Diviners

This course explores the prophetic tradition in ancient biblical and contemporary times.  Selected texts are read in context of present day global realities to discover how these texts shape cultures and worldviews, and how cultures and worldviews inform our reading of the biblical prophets.Topics include the God, gender, power, justice, empire ecology, hope, what it means to be prophetic today , among others.

Cross Listed Courses

THE 402

Prerequisite

THE 101 or THE 105, THE 205
  • Up one level
  • 300