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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Explorations into the three indigenous scriptural works published and used by the Community of Christ-The Book of Mormon, the Joseph Smith "Translation" of the Bible, and the Book of Doctrine and Covenants. These explorations involve (1) the attempt to establish original texts by analysesof documentary source materials, (2) studies into historical and cultural contexts of specific content, (3) consideration of metaphorical and theological dimensions of these three scriptural works, and (4) the relevance and relationship of these scriptural works to the identity and mission of the Community of Christ in today's world.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the main themes, key issues, and seminal thinkers in RLDS/Community of Christ theology. We will approach the topic from two angles: historically and systematically. Our historical exploration will trace how Restoration theology has continually developed in response to the intellectual, social, and cultural challenges of each age. Our systematic exploration will attempt to understand what has been believed, taught, and confessed by the Community of Christ at different points in its history. We will focus considerable attention on (1) the issue of denominational "distinctiveness," (2) the relationship of the RLDS church/Community of Christ to its early Latter Day saint roots and to the wider Christian tradition, (3)how the church's encounter with modernity and postmodernity continues to reshape and redefine its theology, and (4) future directions of Community of Christ theology.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the major religions of the world, along with their antecedent primal and ancient religious traditions. Special emphasis will be given to doctrine, polity, sacred literature, history, rituals, spiritual practices and worship, and the ethical and moral belief structures of the world faiths.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the historical context and current issues of peace and justice. A theological framework is proposed within which the implications of contemporary issues may be explored.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of apocalyptic literature from various cultural traditions with special focus on the Hebrew canon, the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, and the impact of the apocalyptic movement on the Christian gospels and the Pauline epistles. Attention will also be given to the possible origins of apocalyptic literature and its expression in the Jewish Apocrypha and the Christian pseudepigrapha.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
A project which integrates theory and practice in religious studies. By special arrangement with a faculty member and approval of the director of the MAR program.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
A paper which integrates theory and practice in religious studies. By special arrangement with a faculty member and approval of the director of the MAR program.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This class provides opportunity for self-directed students to design a program of studies meeting their special needs or interests. This will be done with the consultation of a member of the faculty and the approval of the director of the MAR program. May be repeated one time.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A course based on subjects outside current offerings, such as Leadership of Religious Organizations, Pastoral Counseling, Stewardship Ministries, Evangelism and Mission, and Contemporary Theologies.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of what it means to grow spiritually and an examination of the practices, understandings, traditions, and contexts which enable the process of spiritual growth and maturity. Attention is given to the holistic self-care of the minister.
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