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Course Criteria
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0.25 Credits
Supervised field work in an industrial/organizational work setting. Three alternatives are available to students: 1)internship in a new organization, 2)intern project in a current work setting, and 3)intern project with work brought to Elmhurst by I/O faculty. Topics and sites are to be developed with I/O faculty and submitted to the Department of Psychology for final approval. Upon completion of this component, students will submit a manuscript that conforms to department criteria for experiential component papers. Students must complete all four courses.
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0.25 Credits
Supervised field work in an industrial/organizational work setting. Three alternatives are available to students: 1)internship in a new organization, 2)intern project in a current work setting, and 3)intern project with work brought to Elmhurst by I/O faculty. Topics and sites are to be developed with I/O faculty and submitted to the Department of Psychology for final approval. Upon completion of this component, students will submit a manuscript that conforms to department criteria for experiential component papers. Students must complete all four courses.
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1.00 Credits
The Bible is studied in the light of modern scholarship with an eye toward its relationship to the contemporary world and the issues arising out of modern culture.
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1.00 Credits
The basic tenets of the Judeo-Christian heritage will be explained through an examination of critical biblical texts and the Apostles'Creed. Attention will be given to the theological issues which arise from the impact of modernity and secularity on contemporary Christianity. Contemporary ethical questions such as racism, sexism, war and peace, health care and euthanasia, economics, justice, sex, and abortion will be discussed.
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1.00 Credits
A study of selected contemporary moral problems such as racism, poverty and hunger, war and peace, and sexual and familial relationships. An examination of the moral adequacies of fundamental Christian convictions.
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1.00 Credits
An exploration of the major religious traditions of East and West, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.
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1.00 Credits
Through compelling contemporary issues this course will trace the development of Islam from its early days as a small struggling comunity to a religious and cultural superpower. It will feature a variety of practices of Muslim communities and explore Islamic law, theology, and spirituality. Special attention will be given to the contemporary expressions and contributions of Islam.
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1.00 Credits
The third century theologian Tertullian once asked the question: "What has Jerusalem to do with Hollywood?" Art forms and entertainment media help shape and are shaped by popular culture and opinion. This course will examine how films convey religious motifs to viewers. Through class discussion and short written assignments, students will begin to appreciate how movies communicate their own interpretations of the sacred and are commentaries on religious values in society.
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1.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the long history of ministry in the Christian tradition, beginning with the biblical bases for a "calling." It is designed especially for students who are interested in exploring a call to Christian ministry or vocation in preparation for work as a pastor, priest, chaplain, religious educator, scholar, administrator, or in other ministries. Through systematic theological and biblical reflections, students will explore historical and contemporary spiritual practices that lead to the discernment of spiritual gifts. The course will present individuals in their social and historical contexts who have excelled in pursing their ministerial vocations in the Christian heritage. The Niebuhr Center requires the successful completion of this course or REL 281 for grant supported internships, international courses, and other opportunities.
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1.00 Credits
In this interdisciplinary course students will acquire a wide-ranging knowledge of how religious principles and faith have informed engagement with society and have motivated pursuits of humanitarian and religious service through history. Students will gain a critical understanding of scriptures, teachings, and rituals in major religions that encourage social justice and service as well as responsibility for the natural world. Students will explore important faith-motivated movements and leaders in historical context that demonstrate interaction with society for good, and sometimes for ill. The course will stress self-knowledge and awareness as students reflect upon their own biographies of faith and are encouraged to explore their future life's work by exposure to professional mentors and field experiences. The Niebuhr Center requires the successful completion of this course or REL 280 for grant supported internships, international courses, and other opportunities.
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