TMST 8041 Theological Anthropology and the Body
Issues of embodiment relating to theology, spirituality, and ministry form the substance of this course. We will probe understandings of the body found in the historical Christian tradition and draw insights regarding human bodiliness from contemporary theology, philosophy, psychology, and social theory. Finally, we will examine the role of the body in lived Christian faith with a particular emphasis on spirituality, education, and pastoral care.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Foundations or Fundamental Theology
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.30 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.33 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Colleen Griffith | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 10+ hrs/week | 15 of 22 |
| Spring 2025 | Colleen Griffith | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 23 |
| Spring 2024 | Colleen Griffith | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 26 |
| Spring 2023 | Colleen Griffith | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 30 |