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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible through a, review of modern scholarship and a reading of the, texts themselves. The course considers the, Jewish Scriptures in themselves and in relation to, Christianity. It also deals with questions of, historicity, interpretation, and the applicability, of biblical texts to modern life.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
A study of the relationship between Christianity , and the Roman Empire from 100 - 425 CE, this , course offers an overview of the history of the , Early Church and its confrontation with Roman life, and thought. It will examine that relationship , both from the early Christian and early Roman , perspectives.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of Christian marriage in relation, to the Catholic sacrament of matrimony. The, course discusses the theological foundations of, marriage, human development, interpersonal, relationships, communication and parenting skills., It addresses some contemporary challenges to, marriage and family life.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
A presentation of Christian values and Church, teachings on interpersonal relationships. The, course focuses on human sexuality within and, outside of marriage by considering such topics as:, conjugal love, birth control, pre- and extra-, marital sex, masturbation, and, homosexuality.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
A presentation of Christian values and Church, teachings with regard to health care. The course, focuses on medical and nursing practice by, considering topics such as: sterilization,, euthanasia, abortion, human experimentation,, cooperation, and confidentiality.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the books attributed to the, Hebrew prophets. The course analyzes the, phenomenon of prophecy in its personal and, historical settings; it also considers the, relevance of the prophetic writings in terms of, the theological message and its implications for, contemporary social justice.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of spirituality and the inner life, in the tradition of Christian Humanism. This, course focuses on the meaning of personal, discipline, the nature of loving relationships,, the importance of fulfilling work, and the power, of prayer according to the life and writings of, St. Francis de Sales.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the meaning and purpose of, prayer in our lives through a study of Christian, prayer traditions. The course considers the, stages of religious and spiritual development,, analyzes reasons and motivations for prayer,, investigates the theological content of prayers,, and explores various methods of praying.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the influence of the Roman, Catholic Church on Western society, as the one, Western institution to survive the Fall of the, Roman Empire. This course investigates the, church/state relationship from an historical, perspective by examining the strengths,, weaknesses, success and even scandals of these, interrelated institutions.
Prerequisite:
TH 109
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Catholic Worker Movement, one of, the most dynamic and controversial lay Catholic, movements in American history, focusing on the, radical Catholic theological vision of its, founders, Peter Maurin and Dorothy Day. The, course explores the roots, writings, and relevance, of this creative synthesis of the Church's, teachings on such topics as poverty, pacifism,, labor, technology, and economics.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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