HTHE 3813 - Problem of Evil

Credits: 3 Fall. Even

The presence of evil and suffering in the world poses both a philosophical and personal challenge to a Christian worldview. We will examine the nature and causes of evil and suffering, the intelligibility of the Christian concept of God in light of evil, and an assortment of philosophical and apologetic responses to the problem at hand. The course will also examine various non-Christian responses to suffering, particularly the response of contemporary atheism. We will conclude with an examination of how the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ transforms the Christian’s encounter with evil and suffering. Cross-Listed: PHIL 3813