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This course is an overview of the main historical and philosophical issues of Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Shintoism. Fundamental tenets will be explored through canonical scriptures as well as the lives and doctrinal legacies of exemplary mystics, philosophers, and teachers, both past and contemporary. This course is useful when approaching the study of Eastern religions for the first time, when needing methodologically sound basis for the study of Eastern religions, and when interacting with Asian people in one's working and cultural environments. Meets LAC outcome: AIC1. 3 crs.
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Is there life after death What happens in a near death experience Does the spirit continue on beyond this life Is there a heaven or hell What are nirvana, enlightenment, and rebirth Many people approach these age-old questions through their religious beliefs and constructs. Over centuries many sages, wisdom figures, and mystics have sought to answer the questions all human cultures ask about death and dying. This course explores issues from a world religions' context. Meets LAC outcome: AIC3. 3 crs.
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This course examines theological and philosophical traditions in Western Civilization (including Greek and Judeo-Christian heritages), beginning with Homer and the earliest sources of the Hebrew Bible. It explores ancient philosophers up to Plato and Aristotle, and their influence on Christian writers of Late Antiquity, as understood by the light of such historical scholarship as that of Karen Armstrong and Elaine Pagels. Prerequisite: PHL 201. Meets LAC outcome: AIC1. 3 crs.
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This course examines theological and philosophical traditions in Western Civilization (including Greek and Judeo-Christian heritages, and the emergence of Islam). The course will bring into fuller medieval and Renaissance light the works of Augustine, Dante, and Luther; such mystics as Julian of Norwich and Teresa of Avila; and such periods as the Middle Ages and the Protestant Reformation. Prerequisite: PHL 201. Meets LAC outcome: AIC1. 3 crs.
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This course examines theological and philosophical traditions in Western Civilization (including Greek and Judeo-Christian heritages). It will focus on the history of ideas drawn from the Enlightenment to the present age: forms of unbelief, the significance of evolution as a model of reality for religion and science, and the spiritual dimensions of personhood realized in literature and the arts, cultural anthropology, and psychology. Prerequisite: PHL 201. Meets LAC outcome: AIC1. 3 crs.
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This course examines how new science theories can be used as a framework to identify and clarify one's own theology of leadership. Students will use this perspective to develop a theological approach that considers how they can deal with key management issues such as order and change, autonomy and control, structure and flexibility, planning and innovation. This course integrates quantum theology and leadership principles to provide effective ways of working in organizations, congregations, and agencies. Meets LAC outcome: AIC2. 3 crs.
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This course introduces students to critical thinking, reading, and writing at the college level. It is integrated with the Marylhurst Literature course LIT 200 and is primarily intended for international students with conditional admission to an undergraduate program at the University. Students focus on composition and revision of critical and analytical writing. Assignments are linked directly to material covered in LIT 200. Students explore methods of analysis and will be able to produce a thorough and coherent analytical essay supporting a narrowed thesis by the end of the term. Prerequisites: TOEFL 180 CBT/510 PBT/64 iBT, ESL 151/152/153/154 (full sequence), or instructor approval. 3 crs.
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This course introduces students to critical thinking, reading, and writing at the college level. It is integrated with the Marylhurst Cultural & Historical Studies course CHS 201 and is primarily intended for international students with conditional admission to an undergraduate program at the University. Students focus on composition and revision of argumentative and persuasive essays. Writing projects are linked directly to material covered in CHS 201. Students explore methods of argumentation and will be able to produce a thorough and coherent persuasive essay supporting a narrowed thesis by the end of the term. Prerequisites: TOEFL 180 CBT/510 PBT/ 64 iBT, ESL 151/152/153/154 (full sequence), or instructor approval. 3 crs.
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This course introduces students to critical thinking, reading, and writing at the college level. It is integrated with the Marylhurst Anthropology course ANT 202 and is primarily intended for international students with conditional admission to an undergraduate program at the University. Students focus on methods of inquiry and appropriate citation of sources in ethnographic research. Students will be able to produce a thorough and coherent research paper supporting a narrowed thesis by the end of the class. Prerequisites: TOEFL 180 CBT/510 PBT/64 iBT, ESL 151/152/153/154 (full sequence), or instructor approval. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Developing self-confidence in the student's writing skills is a major objective of this course. Students will enjoy the challenge of experimenting with a number of writing techniques focused on personal insights and memories. Recommended for some students based on their ASSET or equivalent COMPASS score in writing. Meets LAC outcome: AIB1. 3 crs.
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