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3.00 Credits
This course seeks to examine images of Jesus that have come down to us through the ages that can impact or enrich one's faith and understanding. Seeing and appreciating the power of the artists' renditions and the theology that informs the art will be explored. Consideration will be given to faith influencing art while art is influencing faith in the interplay between the artists and their images of Jesus.
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3.00 Credits
Catholic Social Teaching about social, political, and economic life arises from a discerning Church's efforts to respond to challenges of the modern world. An integral part of Christian moral vision, it aims to inspire and guide transformative social action that honors human dignity and advances the common good. This course explores the development and normative content of this teaching, with the goal of cultivating greater social awareness and responsibility. Topics to be explored include human rights, economic justice, political responsibility, religious freedom, the dignity of work, war and peace, human migration, and care for the natural environment.
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3.00 Credits
An instructive and inspirational study of the writings of the influential and prophetic Christian: C.S. Lewis. The exploration will develop theological, ethical, spiritual, and pastoral implications in a variety of his works.
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Exploration of the origin, foundation, and mission of the Church. The symbols which express the mystery of the Church, the names which identify the Church, and the structures which make the Church present as a historical reality will be examined. Sacred Scripture, liturgy, and the teachings of the Second Vatican Council will inform and guide this study.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to earliest forms of prayer and worship practiced by Christian communities. Students will discover how Christians passed on the rituals and prayer forms enacted by Jesus and the first Christian communities. The examination of the sacramental life of the Church, especially Baptism and Holy Eucharist, will furnish a source of worship for life.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John, highlighting the unique theological perspective of each evangelist and the distinctive facets of the life and ministry of Jesus that each Gospel writer emphasizes. It seeks to familiarize students with what the gospels say about Jesus, with tools for reading the gospels intelligently, and with some history of the first century world. The course examines the structure, plan, and major themes of each author and invites reflection on the meaning of the Gospel for our contemporary world. (Suggested preparation: THE 110)
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3.00 Credits
This course delves into the life and letters of St. Paul in order to understand his importance as a missionary and as a theologian. Some contemporary social issues are examined in the light of St. Paul's teachings. (Suggested preparation: THE 110)
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3.00 Credits
Using the principles of interreligious dialogue, this course investigates the principle beliefs, rituals, and moral codes of the major world religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, and Islam. It seeks to broaden awareness of religious diversity and develop attitudes of understanding, respect, and collaboration with members of other religious traditions.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the study of theology through the lens of the human search for meaning. Special emphasis is given to the life and teachings of Viktor Frankel, a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist. Throughout, the course explores the integration of Frankel's teachings on hope, faith, love, God, suffering and mental health into traditional Catholic and Protestant theologies.
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3.00 Credits
Wisdom? In the Biblical tradition, wisdom is linked with a specific way of life, a world view rooted in everyday human experience. This course examines selected themes in the Hebrew Scriptures (Proverbs, Qoheleth, Job, Wisdom, Psalms) in order to sharpen an understanding of how to seek and find wisdom and show its relevance to our daily lives. (Suggested preparation: THE 110)
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