War in Faith and Film

April 11, 2016 - May 30, 2016
BerkeleyCA
USA

War in Faith and Film

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Is it possible for disciples of Jesus Christ to participate in or approve of war? If so, under what circumstances? Those are the central questions with which this course will wrestle. It will approach these questions through the lens of contemporary films—both fictional and non-fictional—that portray key aspects of war, augmenting those films with readings that will deepen students’ understanding of the rich history of Christian reflection upon war. Students will watch a movie and engage in online reading and discussion each week.

A native of western New York and a former United Methodist Pastor, Bradley Burroughs is Instructor of Ethics and Theology at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. His major academic interests are in contemporary Christian ethics, political theology, and issues of war and peace. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University, an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and a B.A. from Allegheny College.