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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Special courses that deal with particular issues, in the world of theology. These will include, courses taught by visiting professors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
A study of questions posed to the Christian faith, by a skeptical modern world. The course will, examine common objections to Christian doctrines, with a view toward developing rational arguments, in defense of the Christian faith. Intended, primarily as a junior-level seminar for Theology, majors, the course will involve individual, research and reflection, as well as public, discussion, in the formulation of a coherent, Christian alternative to the culture of religious, skepticism.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
Explores the concept of Christian discipleship, from a Catholic perspective. Students will, discover some of the fundamental mystical and, ethical implications of worshipping a God who, engages the world by exploring Catholic, Social Teaching, its connection with, Trinitarian theology and Christology, and the, lives of Christian heroes.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary approach to caring for the, sick and dying. The course considers the, physical, psychological, sociological and, theological aspects of the dying process. It also, reflects on Christian ideals and human values, which enable people to deal with the difficulties, associated with human mortality.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the theological thought of Pope John, Paul II. The course considers God as Father of, Mercy, Redeemer of Humankind, and Holy Spirit; the, Church in its missionary and social activity; the, Splendor of Truth, Faith, and Reason, the Gospel, of Life, and the role of the Family. The course, explores the "prophetic humanism" that stands at, the heart of Roman Catholicism in the, contemporary world.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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1.00 Credits
A series of one-credit courses, each of which, involves a close reading of a "great book" of, Western spirituality. Writings of the Doctors of, the Church, as well as other religious authors,, will be examined. Completion of any three of, these one-credit courses fulfills the, Intermediate Theology requirement of the General, Education curriculum. Offered only through Adult, Studies.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on Pastoral Theology for those who wish to, serve in lay ministry or who desire to be more, involved in their parish. It focuses on the study, of Christian Humanism, and drawing from the, spirituality of St. Francis de Sales and relevent, Church documents, it offers a hands-on approach, to embracing pastoral service to others.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
A course which examines the significance and, meaning of the concept of "person" in Western, Culture from a theological and scientific, perspective. From a scientific perspective the, history of "personhood" will be traced in the, evolution of medical concepts of human well-being., Theologically, the course will analyze religious, notions of the soul as seat of human personhood.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
A course in which Christian humanism and, evolutionary theory examines the interface, between Christian Theology and the world view, implied by evolutionary theory. The positive moral, and Spiritual implications of evolutionary theory, will be emphasized. Open to all juniors and, seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An opportunity for students to integrate their, knowledge of theology with other fields of study., The course emphasizes the application of, theological methods to issues of contemporary, importance. Individual research and reflection,, as well as public discussion, are integral parts, of the seminar. Limited to juniors and, seniors.
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