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3.00 Credits
An understanding of Jesus and of the salvation He brings, grounded in the scriptural accounts of His teaching, actions, death, and resurrection. Theological reflection on the significance of Jesus in relation to contemporary global issues. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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An examination of themes in Christology using gospels and cinematic portrayals. Works by U.S. and international filmmakers are considered, both Jesus-films and Christ-figures. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Spring semester, oddnumbered years. 3 credits.
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Topics vary according to student interest and needs. These may be historical or thematic or address particular questions in theology. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Repeatable for credit. 3 credits.
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An introduction to the critical, compensatory, and constructive work of contemporary Christian feminist theology. Women in scripture, tradition, and contemporary theological projects. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.
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A study of the spiritualities of several important women in the Christian tradition (Julian of Norwich, Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth Seton, and Dorothy Day) as the basis for exploring important issues in women’s spiritualities today. Satisfies the Theology requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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Examination of the role of religion and religions in the development of America since the colonial era. Study of societal and institutional expression in civil/cultural religion and religious pluralism. Opportunity for site visits. Fall semester odd-numbered years. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. 3 credits.
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An introduction to the major religious traditions of South and East Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism,Taoism, and Zen. Selected readings from their sacred writings and opportunity to experience the artistic forms and cultural riches of the religions of the East. Satisfies the Non-Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. If taken as College in High School course, this does not count for the Liberal Arts Core. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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Consideration of the foundational events and historic development of Islam as a religion and culture. Attention is given to the contemporary Muslim world and dialogue with Western culture. Satisfies the Non-Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Fall semester, even-numbered years 3 credits.
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An immersion in theologies of liberation arising from experiences of massive poverty, injustice, and suffering in Latin America, Africa, and Asia and from the struggle to inculturate the gospel message in these world regions. Satisfies the Non- Western Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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This course explores how the foundations for ministry are set in one’s identity as a fully initiated Christian in the Catholic Church. On this basis,it develops a Catholic theology of ordained ministry which focuses on the ordained deacon. Salient theological features of this order will be explored: a Servant Christology and Ecclesiology; the Church and world dialectic; the links between word, liturgy,and charity;marriage and celibacy; and the liturgy of the hours. The goal is to set a direction for the ongoing integration of ministry, personal relationships, and spiritual practices in the life of the ordained deacon. Prerequisite: RT180. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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