TMST 8562 The Theology of Johann Baptist Metz
This seminar will unfold by first examining Johann Metz's early relationship and subsequent break with the theology of Karl Rahner. Next we will explore Metz's critical dialogue with the thinkers of the Frankfurt school and the manner in which this encounter led to the formulation of Metz's early political theology. We will then turn to Metz's mature political theology as a "theology after Auschwitz." Some of the themes to be considered include Metz's assertion of the need for "anamnestic rationality," his focus on "the theodicy question," his apocalyptic eschatology, and his articulation of a mystical-political spirituality.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Prerequisite: a course in theological foundations or fundamental theology or Permission of Instructor
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.65 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.71 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Orfilio Valiente | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 5 |
| Spring 2023 | Orfilio Valiente | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 7 of 8 |
| Fall 2021 | Orfilio Valiente | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 5 of 9 |