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Prerequisite: TH201. Examines various understandings of the nature of the Church and the sacraments, focusing particularly on the interrelationship between the two. Specific issues include the place of Israel and the Christian community in the teachings of Jesus and the early Church, the historical development of the prac- tice and theology of the sacraments, the past and present controversies over the nature of both Church and sac- raments. Special attention paid to the Roman Catholic tradition, but Protestant and Eastern Orthodox perspec- tives are also included. Counts toward Catholic Studies minor.298 Theology
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Prerequisite: TH201. The theology of eating is addressed through a study of the Bible and Christian tradition from early Christianity to contemporary Catholicism. The complex religious issues associated with eating are examined through discussions concerning the signifi- cance of eating in the Bible and dietary regulations within Judaism, Christianity, and other religions. Students look at eating as a Christian metaphor and examine the contemporary culture of eating against the backdrop of Christian moral tradition. Counts toward Catholic Studies minor.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Evolution of Jewish belief and prac- tice from Abraham to modern times; the historical relationship between Judaism and Christianity.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Americans of African descent have accumulated a variety of religious experiences and thought since the 1600s. This course places those experi- ences and thoughts in historical context and seeks to uncover their impact on and importance for theology, politics, society, literature, and the arts. Selected read- ings in Cone, Raboteau, Hurston, Thurman, and others. Counts toward American Studies minor.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Christianity is a global phenomenon. There are far more Christians living outside of the United States than inside of it. Diverse forms of Chris- tianity from around the world are presented. In addi- tion, the impact of the immigration of Christians from other countries on U.S. churches is explored.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Jews and Christians have long dealt with what modern people call 'other religions'. Theyhave sometimes talked and worked with such religions; they have sometimes debated with them, or gone to war; and, perhaps most often, they have ignored them. This course studies a narrative of the interaction of Christian theology and other religions from the early Church (Jews and Greeks) through the Middle Ages (Islam) and Catholic Reformation (the Jesuit missions to China) to the rise and demise of 'religion' in ourown time. Course focus is placed on contemporary debates, particularly the issue of 'truth' as it arises inBuddhist-Christian conversation and debate. Counts toward Asian Studies and Catholic Studies minors.
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Prerequisite: TH201. A study of major themes in Christian theology which juxtaposes works of modern fiction and poetry with theological writing. Counts toward Catholic Studies minor.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Prepares students to appreciate what both the Judeo-Christian religion and the sciences say about the world in which we live. Includes an historical review of both the religion and scientific sides so students can situate contemporary views of nature and God. Counts toward Catholic Studies minor.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Is there a distinctively Christian imagi- nation What is the relation between faith and human creativity Do, or should, Christians have a particular way of understanding artistic and literary expression Students examine a broad range of commentary con- cerning 'the Christian mind', including biblical andhistorical writings, novels, poetry, drama, psychology, mystical literature, and film.
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Prerequisite: TH201. Examines theological sources and foundations for hospitality. Practices of hospitality such as monastic life, pilgrimages, and hospitals are contrasted with vices of inhospitality such as wrath, gluttony, and bribery. The class considers topics like individualism, friendship, and vulnerability that are applicable to issues like ethnocentricism, health care, and urban planning. Counts toward Catholic Studies minor.
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