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| RELI 1000 Continuing Education |
.00 - 12.00 credits |
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| RELI 105 Old and New Testament |
3.00 credits |
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A study of both Old and New Testament as the scriptures of Christianity. |
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| RELI 105H Old and New Testament |
3.00 credits |
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A study of both Old and New Testament as the scriptures of Christianity. |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 110 The Old Testament |
3.00 credits |
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Examines the historical, literary and contemporary worlds of the Old Testament. |
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| RELI 110H Honors Intro to Old Testament |
3.00 credits |
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For Honors students See RELI 110 for course description |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 111 Feminist Interpretation of OT |
3.00 credits |
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This course introduces students to the Old Testament with special attention given to texts dealing with women. |
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WOMS 251 - Successful completion |
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| RELI 112 OT and Ecojustice |
3.00 credits |
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Examines the Old Testament in terms of its literary, historical, and cultural dimensions with special attention to the role Earth and all creation plays in the biblical materials. |
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ENVS 140 - OK if taken since Fall 2007 |
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| RELI 120 The New Testament |
3.00 credits |
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An exploration of the world and environment of the New Testament writers as well as Christianity's roots in the Jewish tradition. A basic introduction to the writings of the New Testament. |
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WOMS 251 - Successful completion |
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| RELI 120H Honors Inrto to New Testament |
3.00 credits |
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For Honors students. See RELI 120 for course description |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 124 NewTestament:Matthew Mark Luke |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the synoptic gospels and their inter-relationship and independent development. |
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| RELI 124H Honors NT:Matthew Mark Luke |
3.00 credits |
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For Honors Students. See RELI 124 for course description. |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 190 Directed Study |
1.00 - 6.00 credits |
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Topic to be decided by faculty. |
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| RELI 200 Religion and Human Experience |
3.00 credits |
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An exploration of some of the basic experiences, concepts, and challenges involved in being religious. |
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| RELI 205 Hist and Tchg of Christianity |
3.00 credits |
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Designed to give students of Christian and non-Christian backgrounds an introductory knowledge of the growth and development of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day. |
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| RELI 205H Hist and Tchg of Christianity |
3.00 credits |
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Designed to give students of Christian and non-Christian backgrounds an introductory knowledge of the growth and development of Christianity from its beginnings to the present day. |
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HONS 190H Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 210 Christian Doctrine |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the academic discipline of Christian theology and the way in which the Christian community makes believing possible and meaningful for contemporary people of faith. |
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WOMS 252C - Successful completion |
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| RELI 210H Honors Christian Doctrine |
3.00 credits |
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For Honors students only. See RELI 210 for course description |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 211 Feminist Christian Doctrine |
3.00 credits |
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Informed by the voices of contemporary feminist theologians and biblical scholars, this course examines the traditional understanding of what it means to live in a Christian faith in a pluralistic culture. |
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WOMS 252C - OK if taken since Fall 2007 |
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| RELI 215 Christian Diversity |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of selected denominations within Christianity such as Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Reform, Anabaptist, and others. Students will also examine the impact of culturally diverse expressions of Christianity within a North American context, e.g. African American and Hispanic. |
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| RELI 215H Honors Christian Diversity |
3.00 credits |
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For Honors students only. See RELI 215 for course description |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 220 Catholicism |
3.00 credits |
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Exploration of the identity of the Roman Catholic tradition with emphasis on Catholicism's dialogue with the contemporary world. |
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| RELI 220H Honors Catholicism |
3.00 credits |
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For Honors students only. See RELI 220 for course description |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 230 Contemporary Church |
3.00 credits |
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A theological and historical examination of the contemporary church from the perspective of the Second Vatican Council. |
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WOMS 255C - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| RELI 231 Women and Contemporary Church |
3.00 credits |
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The focus of this course is to examine the identity and mission of the church as an institution and a community of faith emerging from Vatican Council II. Feminist theology will provide the lens for examining the role of women in the church in both historical and contemporary situations. |
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WOMS 255C - OK if taken since Fall 2007 |
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| RELI 240 Core Seminar: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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Topic to be determined by instructor. |
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| RELI 240H Core Seminar: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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Topic to be determined by instructor. |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 310 Bible And Christian Morality |
3.00 credits |
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The role of Scripture in Christian moral choices, the relationship between current moral problems and biblical insights, and application of a critical biblical understanding to modern questions of justice and morality. |
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| RELI 330 Princ of Christian Morality |
3.00 credits |
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How are Christians to fashion moral choices, character, and communities? What are the sources, tools, and rules of Christian ethics? What kind of Justice does our faith demand? |
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| RELI 331 Christian Sexual Morality |
3.00 credits |
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A Christian perspective on the ethical dimensions of human sexuality and issues of gender. |
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| RELI 332 Christian Marriage |
3.00 credits |
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Catholic teachings in the area of marriage and family life in light of contemporary challenges. |
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| RELI 333 Christian Medical Ethics |
3.00 credits |
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How should Christians judge and respond to the technologies and dilemmas of modern medicine? What Christian principles should guide our medical and health care decisions and policies? |
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| RELI 334 Healing & Wholeness |
3.00 credits |
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A Christ-centered model and method for healing, transforming, transcending physical challenges, psychological wounds, addictive, tendencies and for ongoing transfiguration of the whole person. |
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| RELI 335 Faith, Justice, And The Church |
3.00 credits |
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What does our Christian faith have to say about our economic, political, social and cultural structures and practices. An examination of the ways our Church calls us to practice a 'faith that does justice.' |
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| RELI 336 Christian Ethics of Eating |
3.00 credits |
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Why biblical and Christian morality demands just and sustainable agricultural systems that feed the hungry, compensate and protect workers, and treat animals humanely. |
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| RELI 337 Vietnam:War-Christian Morality |
3.00 credits |
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An analysis of Christian moral teachings on war with a specific focus on the Vietnam War. Topics include peace, justice, killing, revolution, and protest. |
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| RELI 343 Christian Leadership |
3.00 credits |
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The scriptural and traditional foundations for religious leadership; contemporary leadership theories; the development and role of Christian leaders in the Church and world today. |
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| RELI 350 Interreligious Dialogue |
3.00 credits |
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Asks how Christianity and other world religions should engage in respectful dialogue, and explores practical issues such as moral responsibility, social structures, and spiritual engagement. |
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| RELI 360 Liturgy |
3.00 credits |
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A general survey of liturgy; the roots and contemporary manifestations of celebration, ritual, and symbol. |
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| RELI 360A Wrshp In West Christianity |
3.00 credits |
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The historical evolution of worship in Western Christianity to the twentieth century and how it has been understood theologically; contemporary Catholic and Protestant traditions of worship. |
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| RELI 361 Wrshp In West Christianity |
3.00 credits |
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The historical evolution of worship in western Christianity to the twentieth century and how it has been understood theologically; contemporary Catholic and Protestant traditions of worship. |
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| RELI 370 Christian Spirituality |
3.00 credits |
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The sources, nature, and forms of Christian spirituality historically and within the contemporary context. |
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| RELI 371 Women And Christ Spirituality |
3.00 credits |
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An exploration of the themes, questions, and foundations of Christian spirituality with special focus on the experience of women. |
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WOMS 356 - OK if taken since Fall 2007 |
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| RELI 385 Feminist Theologies |
3.00 credits |
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Examines the tasks of feminist theologians and surveys the challenges and unique contributions they make to the integrity and vitality of contemporary Christianity. |
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WOMS 355 - Successful completion |
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| RELI 390 Applied Theology:Special Topic |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 401 Pentateuch |
3.00 credits |
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An historical-critical and theological study of the documents which constituted Israel's understanding of covenant with God. |
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| RELI 402 Genesis |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 404 Psalms Literature |
3.00 credits |
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An examination of Israel's Psalms that explores their poetic and theological elements, their history of interpretation in Judaism and Christianity, and their use in contemporary worship. |
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| RELI 405 Wisdom Literature |
3.00 credits |
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A study of the literary, theological, and historical dimensions of the books of Proverbs, Job Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon and their place in the development of Hebrew thought. |
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| RELI 406 Prophets Of Israel |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of prophecy in ancient Israel that focuses on the nature of prophecy, the role and message of the prophets, and the parameters of contemporary prophetic ministry. |
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| RELI 408 Women and the Bible |
3.00 credits |
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Examines women's depiction in Old Testament narratives, Ancient Israel's patriarchal culture, and the Old Testaments role in supporting modern women's full humanity. Engages feminist hermeneutics and scholarship. |
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WOMS 455 - OK if taken since Fall 2007 |
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| RELI 409 Dead Sea Scrolls |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 410 Hebrew Scriptures:Spec Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 411 Pentateuch |
3.00 credits |
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Matthew, Mark, and Luke in their interrelationship and their independent development. |
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| RELI 412 Johannine Literature |
3.00 credits |
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The Gospel of John and the Johannine letters. |
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| RELI 413 Letters Of Paul |
3.00 credits |
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Paul's life and theology as reflected in his letters. |
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| RELI 414 Revelation & General Epistles |
3.00 credits |
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How to interpret the Book of Revelation and the Epistles of James, Hebrews, Jude, and 1 and 2 Peter. |
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| RELI 417 Christians, Romans & Jews |
3.00 credits |
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Origin, character, and development of Christianity in first-century Rome as revealed in the New Testament. |
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| RELI 418 Apocalyptic Literature |
3.00 credits |
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How to interpret the various books of Apocalyptic Literature in the Old and New Testaments. |
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| RELI 419 New Testament: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 420 Contemp Trends In Theology |
3.00 credits |
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A selective engagement of current themes and authors who are setting the course for theology in the 21st century. |
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| RELI 421 Trinity, Creation, Eschatology |
3.00 credits |
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The manifestation of God's purposes for human existence and the Christian's relationship with the Triune God. |
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| RELI 422 Christology |
3.00 credits |
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The key movements in Christology today in the light of scriptural and conciliar teachings on Christ. |
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| RELI 424 Suffering God |
3.00 credits |
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Can we really honor the reality of God and the concrete fact of human suffering at the same time? What is the relationship between suffering and God? The course investigates this ambiguous but classic religious experience as articulated in political and liberation theologies. |
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| RELI 425 Political Theology |
3.00 credits |
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The critical relationship of religious and political values as foundational; memory, narrative, and solidarity as theological categories. Special emphasis on the work of Johann Baptist Metz with some attention to J. Moltmann and D. Soelle. |
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| RELI 426 Religion & Human Rights |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the notion of universal human rights with special attention to the role of religion in the debate. The contribution of recent Christian theology to this conversation. Issues include the clash of cultures, cultural relativity and universal truths, the possibility of a global ethic, the use and abuse of religious language, and theological contributions to international political dialogue. |
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| RELI 429 Systematic Theology:Spec Topic |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 430 Theological Ethics |
3.00 credits |
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How does theological ethics inform a Christian understanding of our practical moral life? This course will examine the fundamental concepts of Christian theological ethics and study their application to specific ethical issues and problems. |
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| RELI 431 Christian Sexual Morality |
3.00 credits |
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Fundamental Christian moral principles and their application to the expression of human sexuality and issues of gender. |
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| RELI 435 Church and Social Justice |
3.00 credits |
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The issues of justice from a Church perspective as they affect society locally, nationally, and internationally. |
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| RELI 437 The Ethics of Nonviolence |
3.00 credits |
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An examination, through the writings of Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., of the sources, presuppositions, and goals of nonviolence as both a personal ethic and a movement for social change. |
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| RELI 438 Death and Dying |
3.00 credits |
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Study of the ethical issues that death and dying raise for human existence. Topics include definitions of death, truth-telling, termination of treatment, God and death, and war and death. |
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| RELI 439 Ethics: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 440 Ecclesiology |
3.00 credits |
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Study of the Church's ecumenical self-understanding of its nature and function in the contemporary world as reflected in official documents and theological writings. |
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| RELI 444 Women in Ministry |
3.00 credits |
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Women's participation in the Church's mission as expressed in scripture, history, tradition, and the contemporary life of the Church. Special emphasis on the development of skills which will enable a positive contribution to the issues. |
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| RELI 445 Church Hist to the Reformation |
3.00 credits |
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The historical origins of the Church and its development to the Reformation. |
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| RELI 446 The Reformation |
3.00 credits |
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The figures, ideas, and events that produced the religious challenge to medieval Christendom in the sixteenth century. |
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| RELI 447 American Religious History |
3.00 credits |
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The role of religion in the development of American culture from the colonial period to the present. |
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| RELI 448 Church History: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 449 Ecclesiology: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 450 Theology of Ministry |
3.00 credits |
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Theological foundations for ministry in the church including historical roots and contemporary experience. Attention will be given to both the theory and practice of ministry. Skills of theological reflection will provide the method if inquiry and direction for collaborative pastoral response. |
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| RELI 451 Pastoral Counseling |
3.00 credits |
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Foundations of theological models, methodology, and practice crucial to pastoral counseling. Special attention to counseling theory and related pastoral issues with emphasis on theological reflection and evaluative methods. |
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| RELI 452 Spiritual Direction |
3.00 credits |
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A holistic approach to the history, theological, and psychological foundations and methods of spiritual direction. Personality types and prayer forms are also studied within the context of the director-directee relationship. |
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| RELI 453 Prog & Admin in Ministry |
3.00 credits |
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Practical skills in church administration and collaborative ministerial leadership: skills for developing and administering ministry programs. |
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| RELI 454 Program and Admin in Ministry |
3.00 credits |
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Practical skills in church administration and collaborative ministerial leadership: skills for developing and administering ministry programs. |
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| RELI 455 Sharing Faith |
3.00 credits |
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This course propose foundations for a participatory and empowering approach to religious education and pastoral ministry. The curriculum is focused around five generative themes: the who, what, why, where, and how of Christian religious education. Within these themes the course examines particular topics and correlates with other issues in ministry. |
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| RELI 457 Supervised Ministry |
1.00 - 4.00 credits |
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Ministerial experience under supervision and assistance in theological reflection. Permission from department required. |
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RELI 450 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 458 Practicum |
3.00 credits |
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Field based experience involving demonstrated competence in ministry. |
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RELI 450 Minimum Grade: D |
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| RELI 459 Ministry: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 460 Community Outreach |
3.00 credits |
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A course on volunteer work with both classroom and volunteer fieldwork components. |
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| RELI 461 Sacraments |
3.00 credits |
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Theological study of the scriptural, doctrinal, and systematic presentation of sacramental life and worship. |
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| RELI 462 Liturgical-Sacramental Spirit |
3.00 credits |
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The interrelation of liturgical celebration, personal spirituality, and Christian living. |
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| RELI 463 Sacraments of Initiation |
3.00 credits |
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Christians are made, not born; a study of how this has been and is done sacramentally through baptism-confirmation and the Eucharist. |
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| RELI 465 Eucharist |
3.00 credits |
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Study of its Jewish origins, New Testament foundations and Catholic theology, including real presence, sacrifice, and ministry. The Eucharist as prayer and the Eucharist in ecumenical perspective. |
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| RELI 469 Liturgy-Sacraments:Spec Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 471 New Testament Spirituality |
3.00 credits |
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The nature of biblical spirituality and a consideration of the spiritual teachings of the gospel writers. |
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| RELI 472 Christian Spiritual Traditions |
3.00 credits |
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A study of themes, issues, and selected classic texts in the history of Christian spirituality. |
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| RELI 473 Contemp Christian Spirituality |
3.00 credits |
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A contemporary exploration of human relationships: self, community, world, and God through the lens of Christian spirituality. |
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| RELI 474 Understanding Christian Mystic |
3.00 credits |
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The lives of Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross; their works and relevance for today. |
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| RELI 475 Spirituality & Social Justice |
3.00 credits |
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Explores the interconnectedness of the Christian experience of God and the commitment to justice in society; the dialectic of the mystical and prophetic dimensions of Christian existence. |
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| RELI 476 Prayer and Discernment |
3.00 credits |
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Practical spiritual and personal development: contemplative prayer, discernment, spiritual direction, healing ministry. |
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| RELI 479 Spirituality: Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 480 Spirituality and Ministry |
3.00 credits |
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An exploration of spirituality as formative and foundational to contemporary ministry. |
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| RELI 481 Ignatian Spirituality |
3.00 credits |
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The personal spirituality and legacy of St. Ignatius Loyola. |
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| RELI 482 Spirituality &Adult Life Cycle |
3.00 credits |
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The dynamics of Christian growth in connection with contemporary life-cycle research. |
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| RELI 485 Feminism and Christianity |
3.00 credits |
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An investigation and critique of the dialogue between feminist theory and Christian theology. Specific issues and persons are selected for consideration. |
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| RELI 486 Women and Spiritual Journey |
3.00 credits |
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An exploration of the impact of the women's movement on the understanding and experience of spirituality. Issues include God-imagery, scriptural approaches, expressions of prayer and ritual. |
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WOMS 457 - OK if taken between Fall 2007 and Fall 2007 |
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| RELI 490 Directed Readings |
1.00 - 6.00 credits |
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Permission from department. |
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| RELI 491 God and Philosophy |
3.00 credits |
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Philosophical views about God and our knowledge of God. |
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PHIL 466 - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| RELI 492 World Religions |
3.00 credits |
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The diverse non-Western religious beliefs and practices and various religious perspectives regarding world brotherhood and sisterhood. Includes an introduction to the religions of the world. |
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INST 330 - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| RELI 492B Holocaust |
3.00 credits |
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Hitler's war and the history of Christian anti-Semitism; impact of Christianity's supercessionist theology, the role of the language of dehumanization, and the use of Christian language in nationalist and racist rhetoric. |
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| RELI 492C Native American Religions |
3.00 credits |
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Traditional Native cultures and contributions along with the cultural stereotypes that distort their reality. Includes the role of Christian missions in forming contemporary Native realities and studies the revitalization movements among North American tribes. |
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| RELI 492D Buddhism |
3.00 credits |
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A study of Buddhism as Asian spirituality and world religion; an examination of the Buddha's teachings, the expansion and development of Buddhism, and the teachings and practices of contemporary Buddhism. |
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INST 333 - OK if taken since Fall 2000 |
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| RELI 492E Islamic Civilization |
3.00 credits |
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Introduction to the history of Islamic civilization centering on the relationship of religion to society and culture; the origins of Islam; Islamic belief and practice; Islam, politics, and society; fine arts and intellectual developments; and Islam in the modern world. |
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INST 368 - Successful completion |
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| RELI 492F Hinduism |
3.00 credits |
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Introduction to the foundations and milestones of Hinduism and the importance of Hindu mythology in shaping Indian culture and rituals. |
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| RELI 493 Sociology of Religion |
3.00 credits |
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Social aspects of religion as viewed by classical and contemporary theorists. Religion's role in social change. |
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SOCI 384 - OK if taken since Fall 1996 |
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| RELI 495 Religion Theology and Science |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of various theological mediations of science, society, and religion. What challenges and opportunities does contemporary science offer to contemporary Christianity? How might one speak of Christian belief, scientific method, and religious experience in the modern world? |
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| RELI 496A Biblical Greek |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 496B Biblical Hebrew |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 499 Senior Symposium |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Integration of basic issues and methods of the discipline in a research paper and presentation . Required of all religious studies majors during their fourth year. Students must attend classes for two semesters but can divide the three credits between the two semesters. |
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| RELI 500 Resrch Mthds-Religious Studies |
1.00 credit |
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An orientation to techniques and resources for research and writing in religious studies. Taken on a pass/fail basis. |
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| RELI 501 Studies in Old & New Testament |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to scholarly issues concerning the historical context, history of composition, and pastoral application of the Old and New Testaments. |
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| RELI 502 Theological Foundations |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of the methods, issues, and patterns of questioning typical of theological inquiry. |
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| RELI 503 Biblical & Theological Fndtns |
3.00 credits |
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Claiming the biblical and theological tradition in the contemporary world through critical skills in exegesis and hermeneutics. |
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| RELI 504 Religion and Culture |
3.00 credits |
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This colloquium integrates the diverse topics of our graduation programs by addressing the intersection of the Church and society. Theology as a faithful challenge to the church and the world. |
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| RELI 509 Foundn Theology-Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 510 Old Testament |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 511 Pentateuch |
3.00 credits |
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An historical-critical and theological study of the documents which constituted Israel's understanding of covenant with God. |
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| RELI 512 Prophets of Israel |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of prophecy in ancient Israel that focuses on the nature of prophecy, the role and message of the prophets, and the parameters of contemporary prophetic ministry. |
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| RELI 513 Wisdom Literature |
3.00 credits |
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A study of literacy, theological, and historical dimensions of the book of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the wisdom of Solomon and their place in the development in Hebrew thought. |
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| RELI 513A Psalms Literature |
3.00 credits |
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An examination of Israel's Psalms that explores their poetic and theological elements, their history of interpretation in Judaism and Christianity, and their use in contemporary worship. |
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| RELI 513B Wisdom Literature |
3.00 credits |
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A study of literacy, theological, and historical dimensions of the book of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, and the Wisdom of Solomon and their place in the development of Hebrew thought. |
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| RELI 514 Hebrew Scriptures Special Topc |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 514A Beginning with Genesis |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 514B Dead Sea Scrolls |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 514C Bible, Gender,American Society |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 514D Prophets Past and Present |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 515 Synoptic Gospels |
3.00 credits |
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Matthew, Mark, and Luke in their interrelationship and their independent development. |
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| RELI 516 Johannine Literature |
3.00 credits |
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The Gospel of John and the Johannine letters. |
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| RELI 517 New Testament |
3.00 credits |
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Paul's life and theology as reflected in his letters. |
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| RELI 518 Apocalyptic Literature |
3.00 credits |
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How to interpret the Book of Revelation and the Epistles of James, Hebrews, Jude, and 1 and 2 Peter. |
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| RELI 519 New Testament-Special Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 520 Contempry Trends in Theology |
3.00 credits |
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A selective engagement of current themes and authors who are setting the course for theology in the 21st century. . |
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| RELI 520A Contemporary Catholic Thought |
3.00 credits |
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A survey of recent modern and postmodern Catholic theologies. |
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| RELI 521 Theological Anthropology |
3.00 credits |
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The manifestation of God's purposes for human existence and the Christian's relationship with the Triune God. |
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| RELI 522 Christology |
3.00 credits |
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The key movements in Christology today in the light of scriptural and conciliar teachings. |
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| RELI 524 Suffering God |
3.00 credits |
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Can we really honor the reality of God and the concrete fact of human suffering at the same time? What is the relationship between suffering and God? The course investigates this ambiguous but classic religious experience as articulated in political and liberation theologies. |
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| RELI 525 Political Theology |
3.00 credits |
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The critical relationship of religious and political values as foundational; memory, narrative, and solidarity as theological categories. Special emphasis on the work of Johann Baptist Metz with some attention to J. Moltmann and D. Soelle. |
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| RELI 526 Religion & Human Rights |
3.00 credits |
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An introduction to the notion of universal human rights with special attention to the role of religion in the debate. The contribution of recent Christian theology to this conversation. Issues include the clash of cultures, cultural relativity and universal truths, the possibility of a global ethic, the use and abuse of religious language, and theological contributions to international political dialogue. |
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| RELI 529 Systemic Theology Specl Topics |
3.00 credits |
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| RELI 530 Theological Ethics |
3.00 credits |
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How does theological ethics inform a Ch |
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