RCS 253Christianity's Big Questions
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- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Who is God? What does it mean to be human? What difference does the death of Jesus Christ make? What is the purpose of the Christian church? What happens after death? This course will explore the diversity of Christian responses to these questions and examine debates about the meaning of such beliefs in contemporary contexts.
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Super interesting class! We covered.... drumroll please... Christianity's big questions!! Everyone was very interested, respectful, and understanding. The readings, class discussions, and assignments were all engaging as well! Not thrilled about the exam, but pretty epic overall!
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Undergraduate Calendar
- 2025–26
- 2026–27 requisites changed (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar