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5.00 Credits
Explores with depth and clarity Clare of Assisi, patroness of Santa Clara University, and Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Inquiring into medieval, modern and contemporary world views, this course considers how their distinct legacies remain lights for us. Facilitates students' understanding of their spirituality, vocation and work in the world. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
This course will explore the ethics of romantic and sexual relationships, including friendship, dating, intimacy, and the phenomenon of "hooking up" in contemporary campus culture. We will engage theological, philosophical, and social science sources, with the aim of developing a "theology of relationship" that reflects our best insights about our deepest human and religious identity. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
Through the analysis of a selected sample of feminist theological voices and themes, explores the phenomenon of feminist theologies in their emerging unity and diversity. Focuses on themes of inclusion, exclusion and representation, which have also been major catalysts in the emergence of diverse feminist theologies. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
A study of the life, thought, and ethics of Aquinas. Basic topics to be discussed include: the existence of God, human nature and human participation in society. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
From a sociology of religion perspective, this course explores the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of Mexican popular Catholicism in the U.S. and Mexico with a special focus on women's contributions. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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4.00 Credits
A presentation of how the Catholic Church understands itself, its mission, and its ministry in today's world in light of the major documents of the Second Vatican Council. Topics include different models of church, the role of women in the church, and the problems raised for the church by globalization, injustice and poverty, and religious pluralism. Prerequisite: Introductory level course (SCTR 1-19, TESP 1-19, or RSOC 1-19).
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4.00 Credits
A theological examination of the Christian tradition covering such topics as religious experience and the meaning of God; Jesus in the Gospels; the development and history of the Christian churches; the relevance of Christianity in the 21st century global world.
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4.00 Credits
Focuses on the evolution of Catholic social thought, methodologies being applied to address social questions in the modern world, formation of the public conscience, responsibility toward the common good and Christian engagement in the process of social transformation. This course fulfills the ELSJ requirement of the core. Prerequisite: Introductory level course (SCTR 1-19, TESP 1-19, or RSOC 1-19).
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the fundamental theological issues of Catholicism such as: the experience of God, revelation and faith, the historical foundations of the tradition, the mystery of Jesus, grace, sin and redemption, the Church sacraments, and religious pluralism, etc. Prerequisite: Introductory level course (SCTR 1-19, TESP 1-19, or RSOC 1-19).
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4.00 Credits
Explores the Catholic imagination as a conceptual resource for engagement with environmental justice issues. Investigates paradigms and power relations that lead to environmental racism and injustice, and proposes solutions drawn from Catholic social ethics and worldview. Prerequisite: Introductory level course (SCTR 1-19, TESP 1-19, or RSOC 1-19).
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