THRS2114 - 01 - The Prophets: Power, Politics, and Principles (RCT)

(SJ) Social Justice (RICT) RI Christian Tradition (RCT) RT Christian Tradition

The Hebrew prophets were vocal critics of the power structures and political institutions of their day. They took a stand against the abuse of power, exploitation of the poor, land grabbing, self-seeking, religious corruption, and other societal ills. This course will examine the range of ethical issues the prophets addressed, discover the principles they championed, and invite students to make application of these principles to present-day social issues.