PHIL 6633 Hermeneutics of Christian Life

The course will proceed in four parts. 1. Methodological clarification and concentration on the question of a phenomenality proper to Christian life; 2. Hermeneutical phenomenology of faith; 3. Hermeneutical phenomenology of hope; 4. Hermeneutical phenomenology of love. A range of philosophical and theological texts will be studied (Heidegger, Augustine, Marion, Rahner, etc.).

Course overview

Department
Philosophy
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Both
Offered
Periodically in the Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Core and at least one philosophy elective completed.

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Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.46 / 5

Based on 13 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Jeffrey Bloechl · Stokes Hall 213S W 03:00PM-05:45PM · Offered