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3.00 Credits
The Council of Trent (1545-1562) was convened by the Church to respond to the challenge of the Protestant Reforms. In many ways it defined a Catholic identity that was to endure to the 20th century. The course will study in its historical context the major aspects of "tridentine Catholicism": hierarchical structure, Roman centralization, definite faith, missionary zeal. It will consider the men and women who influenced this movement, their faith, their spirituality; as well as the ways in which such as identity as been challenged in the modern era, culminating with the changes introduced by the Second Vatican Council.
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3.00 Credits
A general introduction to ethics in the Christian tradition. Will consider ethical decision-making, moral development, and the place of community and Church in the moral life. Examines traditional sources for Christian ethics - Scripture, theological texts, and Church teachings - as well as the current work in the social sciences.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of Christian Liturgy, including the meaning of assembly, ritual, symbol and gesture, proclamation of scripture and blessing prayers as central to liturgical celebration, and the relationship of liturgy to life.
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3.00 Credits
Critically examines themes in Christian spirituality. Special attention will be given to love as it pertains to various human practices, experiences, and ideals, including friendship, family, sexuality, liturgy, and mystical experiences. Includes studies of classic texts.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Christian theology that focuses on the context and lived practices of Christians throughout the ages. Major figures and doctrines will be covered in relation to the cultural frameworks in which they arose. Beginning with Jesus and those of the first century who witnessed to him, the course will conclude with an examination of the Second Vatican Council and the questions that arise for authentic faith in contemporary culture.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of current questions on topics such as God, evolution, evil, revelation, Christ, Church, and sacrament. Examines Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterial teaching in an effort to engage the modern Catholic with classical answers to age-old questions.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the basic questions that underlie all religions and the quest for human meaning. It will then examine the methods by which one can come to understand a religion or set of practices that are not one's own. The contributions of the social sciences, and the theological issues raised by studying non-Christian traditions will be covered.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to several major religious traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, and Islam. We will approach these religions through their historical development, their major doctrinal and philosophical patterns, and their practices. Although the primary class format will be lecture, the instructor encourages all students to ask questions and engage in discussion freely.
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3.00 Credits
Narrative literature in general, its aims and procedures; Old Testament narrative tradition, overview and detailed analysis of selected narratives from historical, didactic, mythic, and apocalyptic traditions. Prerequisites: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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3.00 Credits
This course will discuss the insights into the world and material culture of the Old Testament that were gained during the past century. It will give an overview of the archaeology of ancient Israel, focus on new trends in recent research, and reflect on the relationship of the archaeological data and the Old Testament. Prerequisite: either TRS 200, TRS 210 or HSTR 101.
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