Islam, Christianity and Modernity (SMT3800H/6800H)
This course will examine how modern Muslim and Christian thinkers have attempted to grapple with how religious belonging and faith can exist in increasingly pluralist and secular societies. Course lectures will explore themes such as religious cultural imaginaries, human dignity, peace-building, spirituality and advancements in modern science and technology.
Contemporary Topics in Islamic Theology (SMT3810H/6810H)
Working from the perspective of Islamic theology, this course will explore questions such as religious belief and atheism; theodicy; political theology; war and peacebuilding; the ecological crisis and artificial intelligence. These questions will be situated in historical discussions of Islamic theology in dialogue with contemporary Islamic thought. It will explore a variety of writings by prominent contemporary Muslim thinkers who grapple with such theological questions and their implications for how human beings understand themselves and their place in the universe.
In-course awards:
Stay tuned for more details about merit-based essay contest awards for students registered in these courses.
For more information and to apply:
www.rsmtheology.utoronto.ca/prospective-students/degree-programs/