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3.00 Credits
Through a focus of meeting Christ in the life and worship of the Church, this course traces the development of the sacraments and their influences on the individual and the Christian community. The pastoral practices of this course highlight the importance of developing, supporting, and encouraging young adult faith formation. Students create new pastoral and educational approaches for the building up of God's Kingdom. These pastoral and educational experiences assist students in the translation of their theological reflection and knowledge into a lived faith response that both fosters a greater understanding of their own identity and faith development and encourages outreach as a manifestation of that faith. Prerequisite: THEO 104
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THEO-201
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3.00 Credits
Students examine the history and development of Christian ethical decision-making in such areas as responsibility for health care; sexuality and reproduction; reconstructing human beings; and death and dying. Prerequisites: PHIL 102 and THEO 104
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THEO-202
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3.00 Credits
By studying how to discover and develop one's personal relationship to God and how to live this relationship in everyday work as well as family and social life, students explore such topics as religious development; prayer; struggle and suffering; body and feeling; action; and contemplation. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-203
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3.00 Credits
Through a study that is both historical and interdisciplinary, this course is designed to familiarize the student with the theological and psycho-social foundations of the sacrament of Christian marriage. Students are challenged to examine the interrelation of friendships, human sexuality,marriage, and one's family origin, particularly with regard to such complex issues as pre- and extra-marital sexual relations, procreation, divorce and remarriage, abuse, and sexual orientation. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-204
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3.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the impact that Franciscan thought, values, and scholarship have had on the richness of 20th-century Catholic thought regarding such diverse social issues as just-war theory, economic justice for all, women's issues, environmental ethics, race relations, and health care reform. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-208
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3.00 Credits
The life and times of Francis of Assisi are introduced in this course. Through a study of Francis'writings and his early biographies, students gain insight into his charisma and the impact and appeal which Francis has had for the people of his own century and for those of all subsequent centuries. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-210
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3.00 Credits
By studying the early sources by and about Clare, students come to understand her relation to Francis of Assisi and the Order of Friars Minor as well as the tensions present in religious life for women of the time. Clare emerges not only as the little plant of Francis, which she styled herself, but also as a new leader of women a woman who continues to challenge us in this century. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-211
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3.00 Credits
Students engage in a detailed and in-depth investigation of Old Testament writings from literary, historical, and contemporary Christian faith perspectives. As part of this study of God's selfcommunication in history, this course provides a critical understanding of and appreciation for the major figures and events of the Old Testament through a reading of selected passages from the Pentateuch, historical and prophetic books, and Wisdom Literature. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-212
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3.00 Credits
The student is introduced to the New Testament through a literary and historical study of its writings from a contemporary Christian faith perspective. Included in this study are topics such as the origin of the writings, their formation and development, and the various types of interpretation. Students also analyze the distinctive theological and ethical views of New Testament authors who write about Jesus, his life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-213
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3.00 Credits
This historical, literary, and contemporary survey of fundamental themes in Christian scripture is designed to foster a greater understanding of the relationship between the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament as they both influence contemporary Christian theology and living. Students come to understand the richness of scriptural wisdom through the study of such themes as creation, covenant, law, salvation, discipleship, the cross, resurrection, and love. Prerequisite: THEO 104.
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THEO-214
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