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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to fundamental issues of doctrinal theology, with special attention to methodology and development of research skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines systematically: (a) the mediating function of symbol in a human life; (b) theology as humankind's search to mediate the Transcendent in symbolic language; (c) Christology as Christian humankind?s search to mediate the Transcendent in Jesus called christos; (d) ecclesiology as Christian humankind's search to mediate the Christ in the community of women and men called ekklesia; (e) sacramentology as Christian humankind?s search to mediate the Transcendent in solemn symbolic actions called mysteria.
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3.00 Credits
A theological reflection on the question: "What does it mean to be saved in Jesus Christ?" In dialogue with biblical, traditional and contemporary insights, including liberationist, feminist and ecologically sensitive theologies, students are asked to propose a theology of salvation relevant to contemporary life.
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3.00 Credits
The kaleidoscopic journey of the pilgrim church through successive historical paradigms-from primitive Christianity's apocalyptic paradigm, to the post-modern ecumenical paradigm, including the Hellenistic, medieval-Roman-Catholic, Reformation-Protestant, Counter-Reformation Catholic, Protestant-Orthodox, and Modern-Enlightenment paradigms. Salient images of the church within each of these historical paradigms and movements accompanying them.
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3.00 Credits
The meaning of being Christian in contemporary times within American society.
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3.00 Credits
Theological methodology of one of the premier Catholic theologians of the 20th century: Karl Rahner's thought as foundational for much of contemporary Roman Catholic theology. Topics include: the human family and its relationship to mystery (Sin and Grace); the theology of symbol-how the mystery of grace is worked out in our material world (Christology and Ecclesiology); and the life of Grace - the work of the Holy Spirit in our social liberation (Prayer, Discernment, and Ethics).
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3.00 Credits
Examination of forces that have influenced Catholic theological thought in the United States. Topics that may be explored include denominationalism, church-state relations, civil religion, evangelicalism, fundamentalism, gender, nativism, the African-American experience, Native American experience, Judaism, trusteeism, immigration, social justice, etc.
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3.00 Credits
Course explores development of early Christian theological tradition from its apostolic foundations through the Council of Chalcedon emphasizing four themes: the origin and development of the Christian empire, the search for the Christian doctrine of God, understanding the God-Man, Augustine and his influence.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the career and thought of one of the greatest theologians of the Christian tradition through a focus on three classic texts, The Confessions, The Trinity, and The City of God; includes examination of the controversies and debates which have shaped Christian views on creation, Church, sacraments, and grace. P: Gr. stdg.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the major alternative modes of thought and action by which Christians have sought to express concern for social and political issues. Stress on the social dimension of Christian ethics.
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