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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 cr.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 cr.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
1-6 cr.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
1-6 cr.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. An historical, literary, and theological study of the Old Testament. Selected writings are studied in relation to the key themes of sacred history: creation, fall, promise, exodus, covenant, land settlement, Davidic kingship, prophecy, wisdom, law, and apocalypse. Students will also apply the wisdom of the biblical message to today's world. TH 150 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. New Testament writings in the context of the emerging Church, tracing the literary-historical evolution, societal influences, and themes of the Gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and Johannine writings. Students will also apply gospel wisdom to questions in their own lives. TH 150 recommended.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. An exploration of Hebrew and Christian scriptural themes, including creation, suffering and conversion, from two perspectives: literary forms in the Bible and also imaginative expressions in music, visual art, literature and film. This course aims to open up the meaning of biblical stories and to encourage an experience of the Sacred through the arts. No previous background in Scripture or the arts is necessary. Offered in fall of odd-numbered years.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. A practical course introducing students to spirituality and to ways of praying. Based on Christian tradition and the Bible, the course will also open the riches of prayer and meditation, sacred texts and spiritual giants in world religions. Students will reflect on their own spirituality and practice ways of praying. In short, they will learn how to care for their soul.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. A survey of the major religions of the world in the light of the documents of Vatican II. Included are the teachings, practices and prayer of each religion, together with current developments. TH 150 recommended. Offered every sixth semester.
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. A reading and literary analysis of select portions of the Pentateuch, treating theories of authorship, historical and literary settings and main themes, with special emphasis on the place of liturgy in the history of the ancient biblical peoples. TH 150 recommended.
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