Most likely, you have heard of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy. Beyond these authors, though, exists a complex and rich history of Christian philosophy and theology in the Russian context. This class will expose learners to this tradition of Christian thought. This course will provide tools for thinking through the current war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as helping you gain familiarity with the philosophical and theological thinking of another culture.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, Zoom meeting will be held weekly to discuss content for the course.
Learners are required to obtain this book: Fyodor Notes from Underground Vintage Press by Dostoevsky. Wisdom from Mount Athos: The Writings of Staretz Silouan by Staretz Silouan. Confession and Other Religious Writings by Leo Tolstoy.
This course is eligible for 3.0 CEU.
Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 10
Price: $125
CEUs: 3.0
Required books: Yes
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, required
Certification or Series: No
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Price: $125
About the Instructor
Jacob L. Goodson (PhD, University of Virginia) is associate professor of philosophy and chair of the Division of Social Sciences at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Dr. Goodson teaches courses on ethics and society, the history of philosophy, and logic, as well as upper-level courses relating to American Philosophy, ethics, and the philosophy of religion. He is widely published and has written or co-authored five books, plus multiple articles that reflect on higher education, the philosophy of religion, political philosophy, and on ethics and moral theory. His most recent book is Building Beloved Community in a Wounded World, with Brad Elliott Stone and Philip Kuehnert, published in 2022.
