BIL-113 Biblical Perspectives on Suffering and Disability

Every person, at some point in life, faces suffering, illness, and some degree of disability. The Bible offers several perspectives on the nature and meaning of suffering and disability. This course will provide a brief introduction to major portions of scripture and survey the insights that they offer on suffering and disability. The course materials contain several connections to real stories and personal experiences of suffering and disability. The learning culminates by summarizing biblical materials around theological themes that frame the development of Christian character in the midst of suffering and disability.

Credits

3