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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the religious, legal, medical, and psychological questions concerning death. Reflections on the moral aspects of such issues as care of the dying and bereaved, cessation of treatment, euthanasia, suicide. The hope for life after death. (Cr. 3)
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An exploration of the field of women's studies in religion as it intersects with new understandings of God, text, and tradition emerging within Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course will look at the roles of women within these three traditions and consider the question of how people bring about religious change.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of Christian Initiation, Reconciliation, and Eucharist from an ecumenical viewpoint that takes into account the problems they pose, the theology they imply, and the new directions they indicate. (Cr. 3)
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the function of holy men and women within their religious traditions and more especially their ethical perspectives on the contemporary world. Included will be a study of the cult of Saints, hagiography, and "Saints" of our own times. (Cr. 3)
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the ways in which religious faith is expressed through the arts, including the visual, performing, and plastic arts. Much of the course will take place off-campus in the theaters, museums, concert halls, and churches of New York City. (Cr. 3)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of ways in which psychology has both broadened and challenged the understanding of religion; study of such topics as self, psyche, symbolism, psychotherapy, and spiritual methods. (Cr. 3)
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3.00 Credits
A theological and ethical investigation of selected moral problems of our time such as truth in government, violence, economic injustice, and racism. Consideration of additional moral issues. (Cr. 3)
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New approaches to biblical and church authority in contemporary Christian Ethics. New options in systematic ethics: models, method, moral absolutes, and exceptions. Sin and conscience in contemporary ethical thought. The theoretical material will be illustrated by concrete reference to specific moral issues. (Cr. 3)
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3.00 Credits
A theological and ethical inquiry into the major Jewish and Christian responses to war: pacifism, just war, and crusade. Various religious anthropologies are considered as possible ethical bases for peace in today's world. Contemporary relevance of Reinhold Niebuhr, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez. (Cr. 3)
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A study of the theory and practice of non-violence as found in select contemporary leaders: Mohandas K. Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar Chavez, Vinoba Bhave, Danilo Dolce, and Helder Camara. Examination of the theological and ethical foundations of non-violent revolution. (Cr. 3)
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