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3.00 Credits
This course will examine particular topics within religious studies. These topics will be general in nature and will not assume prior background in religious studies. Possible topics may include The Family in Biblical Literature and Modern Novels, Religion in Latin America, The Thought of C.S. Lewis, Exploring Inner Space, Angels and Saints, or Mary in Doctrine and Devotion. Course may be repeated as topics vary.
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3.00 Credits
This course involves the study of themes that accompany apocalyptic, or end times, movements. These themes may include the study of the concept of a messiah or apocalyptic literature. There will be a focus on the variety of perspectives that reflect different and distinct points in the histories of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Course may be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Six hours of religious studies or philosophy, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite hours must include one of the following: RELS 2321, RELS 2322, RELS 2325, RELS 2326, or RELS 2328
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3.00 Credits
This course begins with the early Middle Ages and continues through the Protestant Reformation. This period saw the discovery of the writings of Aristotle and the birth of the Medieval universities. Theological issues included the relationship between nature and grace, reason and revelation, and the Christian understanding of the sacraments. The course will also explore the historical and theological factors that led to the Protestant Reformation, helping to bring an end to the theological synthesis developed in the Middle Ages. Prerequisite: Six hours of religious studies or philosophy, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite hours must include one of the following: RELS 1315, RELS 1316, PHIL 2316 or PHIL 2317. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This class will explore issues of a particular interest within theology. These topics will be focused in nature and will assume prior background in religious studies. Possible topics include Priests, Prophets and Kings: Religious Forces in Ancient Israel; Kings and Chronicles: The Religious Historiography of Ancient Israel; Mysticism; Faith and the Workplace; Christian Ecumenism; Sharing the Faith; Religion and Psychology; Trinity, Christology and Grace; and the Documents of Vatican II. Course may be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Six hours of religious studies or philosophy, or permission of the instructor. Specific topics may have additional specific prerequisites.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine select issues within Religious Studies. Course may be repeated as topics vary.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach an upper division student how to research and write an in-depth paper. Students will be responsible for reading the assigned material and discussing it in a seminar format. Focus can be on a particular text or set of texts, issues, or thinkers in the fields of Scripture scholarship, systematic theology, or non-Christian religious traditions. This seminar can be repeated as topics vary. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of religious studies or permission of the instructor. Specific topics may have specific requisites.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students go out into the larger community of Austin to learn from working with trained professionals in the various areas of applied religion. The student produces evidence of competencies in his field work according to the testing and criteria demanded by his directing professor. May be repeated once for credit. Offered each term by arrangement with the department. Prerequisite: Twenty-one hours in Religious Studies. Permission of the instructor required.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine advanced topics within Religious Studies. Course may be repeated as topics vary.
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1.00 Credits
A one credit hour course designed as part of the Global Understanding Program curriculum, this course provides students with specific knowledge and strategies to maximize the impact of their study abroad experience and time spent in the host country. (Fall, Spring)
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2.00 Credits
A two credit hour course designed as part of the Global Understanding Program curriculum, this course helps students reflect upon and integrate aspects of their study abroad experience into their remaining studies at St. Edward's. Students will complete and present an academic paper that reflects advanced understanding, gained through the education abroad experience, of their major course of study and/or host country. (Fall, Spring)
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