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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the values associated with the, use of silence as a means of achieving justice, and peace. In particular, the course examines, the experience of war and revolution within the, past century, our present American fascination, with violence, and Christian thought about the, possibility of violence being used as an, instrument of love. Limited to juniors and, seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of diverse issues surrounding the, end of human life. The course considers, bioethical concerns with regard to nutrition and, hydration, organ transplantation, physician, assisted suicide, and similar matters. Emphasis, is placed upon the values, conflicts, and possible, solutions to these dilemmas considered in light of, Christian faith and Catholic moral teaching., Limited to juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the place of women in the world, from ancient times to the modern day. The course, examines writings by and about women which reveal, their status in the world and their role in, society and in the Church. , The course examines issues raised to today's, feminist awareness and offers a critique from a, Christian perspective. Limited to juniors and, seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of the relationship between work, and leisure in its theological, philosophical,, and socio-economic dimensions. The course, explores the question: Do we work to rest, or, rest to work? The course proposes that the, reflection and imagination central to a life of, leisure can and should complement the "high tech", pace of our contemporary society. Limited to, juniors and seniors. Offered only through Adult, Studies.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
Considers the role and function of the modern, media, particularly musical and visual forms., The course focuses on the personal, cultural, and, intellectual effects of the media. Students will, discuss issues such as life in a visual society,, the media's impact upon the soul and the addiction, to being "with it" will be discussed. Limited to, juniors and seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
Explores the Christian vision of the human person, as embodied. The contemporary cult of the body,, with emphasis on beauty and perfection, is the, starting point for this study. The biblical, notion of the body as "temple of the Holy Spirit", serves as a reference for consideration of themes, such as health, sexuality, wholeness, and, resurrection of the body. Limited to juniors and, seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
A consideration of the role and function of, parents in a society whose social, economic and, cultural structures are undergoing rapid change. , This course explores the Christian experience of, mediating values amid the dilemmas faced by, parents and families. Students will examine the, teachings of the Church as these contribute to a, theology of parenting. Limited to juniors and, seniors. Offered only through Adult Studies.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the social, ethical, cultural, and theological issues surrounding work. The, course seeks to engender a humanizing view of, work as contributing to the happiness, holiness,, and wholeness of human persons. Limited to, junior and seniors. Offered only through Adult, Studies.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the nature and value of, forgiveness as a means of healing pain and, promoting social well-being. This course will, provide philosophical, psychological, and, theological analysis of sin and reconciliation., Students will also be challenged to embody the, value of forgiveness from a pastoral, perspective.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the enigma of evil as an, ineluctable part of human experience. This course, considers the mythological expression of the, universality of evil, the contemporary, manifestations of evil in individual and social, life, and various attempts to respond to the, existential problem of evil. Limited to juniors, and seniors.
Prerequisite:
TH-109
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