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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A study of Christian faith formation as expressed in the primordial gift, profession, and practice of a living faith-God's gift and our response. Attention is given to the gospel call intended for all Christians to proclaim the life, mission, and vision of Jesus to people of every age and nation. Examines contemporary models and theories of cognitive, moral, faith, and religious development.
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Examines approaches to caring for the sick and dying. Explores the physical, psychological, sociological and theological aspects of the dying process. Discusses the role of religious ideals and values in enabling people to deal with dying and death. Considers rituals of death and the grieving process.
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Explores the relationship between the sacramental/liturgical life of the Church and Christian spirituality. Attention is given to the reciprocal relationship between intimacy with God (prayer) and intimate life events (sacraments), as sacred moments when we encounter God with particular intimacy: birth, adolescence, conversion and reconciliation, friendship and marriage, common and ministerial priesthood, sickness and death, and Eucharistic-centered living.
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3.00 Credits
Through critical reflection, the student is drawn into an examination of faith as an anchor and guide in discovering life's meaning and value. The course examines central themes of spirituality, such as images of God; church; the self-in-relationship; it underscores the need for stories and symbols; for solitude and community; for contemplation and action in the context of the faith maturation process. Note: Open to Juniors and Seniors only
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Seminar type course that explores issues of social justice in light of principles of biblical ethics and Christian social teaching. Extensive discussion of topics such as the feminization of poverty; the impact of defense spending on social programs; and the relationship between First and Second World consumerism and the Third and Fourth World destitution. Required readings include pertinent Church statements and current newspaper and magazine articles.
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A timely exploration of the lives and writings of great women and men throughout the centuries who have helped shape the Christian story. Considers feminist and other critical historical methods for retrieving and actualizing their message for today.
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Examines the changing roles of women in society and in various religious traditions. Explores biblical foundations for an understanding of the basic dignity of women.
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Explores core aspects of the Christian theological tradition in light of emerging global concerns. By means of case studies, the voices of marginalized peoples of the world are highlighted for the ethical challenges in their urgent cries for justice, peacemaking, and reconciliation. Provides opportunities to reflect on the radical nature of the call to Christian discipleship. LITURGY AND SPIRITUALITY
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6.00 Credits
(A collaborative six-credit course - three credits in SOC 250 and three credits in RLSTU 250) Examines the human person and the human condition from the academic disciplines of religion and sociology. 158 Provides opportunities for first-hand experiences to enable the student to reflect more deeply on the human struggle for meaning, existence, and even survival. Through volunteer service, the student is given a unique vantage point for observing and sharing in the journey of life through the eyes, ears, and hearts of those who find themselves on the fringe of life in the heart of the city.
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3.00 Credits
course provides an introduction to the Russian language, alphabet, and sound system based on the five National Standards for language learning. It is addressed to students with little or no previous experience in the language. It includes work in listening, speaking, reading and writing, with emphasis on the cultural heritage of the Russian people.
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