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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
investigates the development and traditions of marriage as well as questions about it, particularly among Christians. It will explore the commitment of persons involved in living a Christian marriage.
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3.00 Credits
examines the social teaching of the Church as it comes to us through Scripture, papal and episcopal documents and the writings of prominent Catholic and other Christian social thinkers. Attention will be given to the spiritual and temporal mission of the laity. Areas for discussion may include: the dignity of the human person, human work, family, religious liberty, justice, economic development, and international relations.
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3.00 Credits
examines the nature, structure, diversity, and meaning of worship as it is found within the Christian faith. Worship is the central act of the faith through which the life of believers are shaped in their faith. Within the Christian tradition, the forms of worship have often changed to suit the needs of the time. In the other instance, the liturgical life has remained faithful to its ancient roots providing unity and continuity for the life of faith. In this course special attention will be given to the sacraments.
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3.00 Credits
employs a historical perspective in examining the major religious traditions as well as specifically American religious phenomena such as Revivalism. The study of American history requires a consideration of the uniquely religious character of the American experience and of the unique collective experiences of the varied institutional religions and religious movements in America. (IAI Course # H5 905)
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3.00 Credits
studies the history, systems of belief, unique characteristics and practices of the major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, and Islam. (IAI Course # H5 904N)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
is a title given to a course which covers broad themes, practices, and subject content not currently offered in the curriculum. This course is directed primarily at non majors and may be used for general education where approved. Generally does not have prerequisites.
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3.00 Credits
investigates the event (1962 1965) that renewed contemporary Roman Catholicism. Consideration of key persons, documents, and controversies will illuminate the background necessary for understanding the challenges facing Catholicism today.
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3.00 Credits
meets the liberal education requirements for either philosophy or theology. It is able to do this since it touches upon those basic issues at the heart of these disciplines. The course will focus on the relationship of reason and revelation. It is precisely in an examination of this issue that the unique natures of philosophy and theology become evident. Questions concerning the nature of faith, the intelligibility of reality, nature and creation, the nature of God and the relationship between man and God will be examined. These questions are foundational to the understanding of human existence both from a theological and philosophical perspective.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
addresses various issues and theologies relating to lay ministry in the parish/school/campus setting. Topics may include such areas as youth ministry, liturgical planning, organizational skills, team building, and finances in non profit organizations.
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3.00 Credits
explores the experience of suffering, death, and dying from the perspective of Christian anthropology. Modern technology has added complexity to the ethical decisions which the dying person and the family must face. This complexity will be addressed in light of recent Christian thinking on these issues. From a pastoral/spiritual point of view, the Church as Community and Sacrament will be examined as a means of divine and gracious comfort for the dying person and the family and friends, as well as a sign of hope through Christian belief in the Paschal Mystery.
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