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3.00 Credits
This course aims to provide the student with information on the Hebrew Scriptures (the Old Testament) focusing on the Pentateuch (first five books of the OT), a brief review of the Historical Books, then a deeper examination of Wisdom Literature and the Prophetic Books. The student will have the opportunity to see the background of New Testament teachings rooted in their OT history.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to sign, symbol and ritual in Christian worship; an historical and theological review of the sacraments. As needed.
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary Islam focuses on the role of Islam in the world of the 21st century. The course explores students' questions and concerns about global Islam in all its diversity including answers to ultimate questions, moral issues, the role of women, Islamic movements, Islam in America, war and peace, and includes case studies of selected Islamic nations.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines philosophical and religious aspects of death and dying. The course begins with a discussion of the meaning of death and the significance ofdeath as the final terminus of life. Further topics include: the stages of dying and bereavement; legal issues in death and dying; how the major world religions treat death and dying, and the significance and possible meaning of recent scientific inquiry into the near-death experience. As needed.
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3.00 Credits
Since the beginning of Franciscan movement, Franciscans have debated whether they were true to Francis' charisma and spirit. This course will take an in-depth look into the life of Francis of Assisi, his charisma and the charisma of the early Franciscans. In studying the spirit and charisma of Francis and his early followers, one will discover his/her own personal approach to the little man from Assisi.
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3.00 Credits
A study of theology and spirituality as the foundation of the Franciscan Gospel life with an emphasis on the challenge to shape a spiritual, historical, and Franciscan vision in the contemporary world. An explanation of the pastoral and spiritual dimensions ofChristian Franciscan tradition in terms of their spiritual roots, historical developments and current interpretations, highlighting the relevance of Christian Franciscan values for living in the contemporary world. This course is based upon FRAN 201, which is also offered for non-credit through the Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction, through history, to the Franciscan Family (Friars, Poor Clares, Third Order: Secular and Regular) and the creative diversity that has distinguished its mission in Church and society since the lifetimes of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi in the thirteenth century. This course is based upon FRAN 202, which is also offered for non-credit through the Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the conversion and Gospel form of life followed by Francis of Assisi and his early companions in their historical context. An investigation of the religious experienceof these men and women, their encounter with and understanding of Jesus Christ, and the expression of their religious values. The course will use a variety of historical tools to understand how Francis, Clare and their early companions were 13th century Italians and how they expressed their faith in their concrete social context. This course is based upon FRAN 204, which is also offered for non-credit through the Institute for ContemporaryFranciscan Life.
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3.00 Credits
This course attempts to study Clare of Assisi as the co-founder of the Franciscan Movement, the "first Franciscan woman" to embrace the Gospel life in accord with the example and teaching of Francis of Assisi. The course will study the form of life establishedby Clare at San Damiano, her struggles with preserving the privilege of poverty, and her legacy to the Franciscan Movement, the Church, and the world. This course is based upon FRAN 206, which is also offered for non-credit through the Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the theology and spirituality of prayer in the Franciscan tradition based on the writings of Francis, Clare and Bonaventure. Prayer as the foundation of Franciscan spirituality is considered, and the implications of this tradition for the contemporary Christian life are explored. This course is based upon FRAN 207, which is also offered for non-credit through the Institute for Contemporary Franciscan Life.
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