THRS 2220 - Theology of Peace

5 credit hours
Formerly - THRS 222

A theological investigation into the four major Christian responses to issues of war and peace: pacifism, just-war theory, nonviolent resistance and, most recently, “just peacemaking.” Resources include the Bible, recent reflections on the nature of war, and historic statements by Catholic popes, US Catholic Bishops, historic peace Churches, World Council of Churches, etc. Specific cases of resistance considered include Oscar Romero and the martyred Jesuits of El Salvador. CT, TE