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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
A general review of ethical challenges that arise in health care. The analysis of the issues and the range of contemporary responses to those issues are set in the context of Christian convictions that both inform and invigorate action. Course materials emphasize moral discernment, rigorous argument, and conceptual resources for sustaining morality in medicine.
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2.00 Credits
An exercise in extended reflection on paths to happiness. Using literary, theological, and philosophical writings, the course analyzes desire and its relationship to happiness and God.
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2.00 Credits
An examination of the various understandings of what it means to be a body that has a mind and/or a soul, and of some real-world consequences of holding various views. Students develop practical applications that link the intellectual positions they adopt with their professional and personal lives.
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2.00 Credits
A presentation of the radical nature of the New Testament call to discipleship. Students examine essays, books, people devoted to discipleship and study Scriptural passages in the Sermon on the Mount. Students are encouraged to re-evaluate their own journeys in discipleship.
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2.00 Credits
A study of the process of dying from psychological, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual perspectives informed by the biblical teachings about death and dying. The intent of the course is to equip future health care workers with the information, perspective, and skills necessary to be helpful to others who are approaching their own death - often with pain, suffering, anxiety, fear, and difficulty - and to minister to those who love them and are suffering in their own ways. Course uses case studies, role playing, readings, lectures, class discussion, and interviews with the dying.
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2.00 Credits
Students investigate, experience and develop their own understanding of the body-mind-spirit relationship and explore various approaches to healing, the role of caregivers in the healing process, and the role of spirituality in healing and health care. The course emphasizes the student's own development of ideas for integrating spirituality in the delivery of health care. Note: This course does not meet associate's degree religion requirements.
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3.00 Credits
Explores Christian responsibility to society. Students use the Bible's social vision to consider how to address the needs and well-being of communities. Emphasis is placed on the availability and quality of health care. Course work includes 10 service learning hours. Corequisites or prerequisites: SLHP 301 International Health or SLHP 331 Health Care Needs of Underserved Populations
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2.00 Credits
An examination of the central teachings of Christianity that give expression to the faith of the followers of Jesus Christ. Students explore what it means to be a Christian and what being a Christian means for everyday life. Particular attention is devoted to what students can hope for and the opportunity for freedom through faith.
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2.00 Credits
A survey course on the major religions of the world; introduces students to the basic teachings, rituals, and historical developments of each religion. Course emphasizes concepts of healing, the role of faith in illness, and how practitioners of specific religions conceive of God. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge of world religions to clinical settings.
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2.00 Credits
An exploration into selected topics in religion. Topics may include specific biblical topics, theological issues, and other religious studies.
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