RELG 244 - Religion, War, and Peace Ethics in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU

This course explores a range of positions on war and peace taken by three religious traditions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as well as secular theories. The course includes an ethical assessment of just war and pacifist theories in each tradition, as well as questions posed by weapons of mass destruction and nuclear deterrence. In addition to reading philosophical and theological works, we will study several films (such as ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘Romero’) to bring to life the realities of war and the conditions that often lead to war. Film viewing is required. Enrollment limit: 35.
Instructor: J. Babyak