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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory survey designed to prepare students for upper-division courses in Christian theology. Topics may include the scriptures, history of the Church and/or theology, the nature of theological discourse, introduction to theological terms and definitions, and examination of select topics or issues in theology. Emphasis will be placed on the constitutive dimensions and characteristics of the Roman Catholic tradition.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Bible: its formation, historical character, primary themes, and interpretation.
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3.00 Credits
A historical and systematic study of Indian religion from the Vedic revelation to modern theologians, with special emphasis on points of contact between Hindu and Christian thought. Prerequisite: THRS 110, 112, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of Jewish beliefs and practices, their historical and biblical foundations, and their theological and cultural expressions. Prerequisite: THRS 110, 112, 116, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the academic study of Buddhism. The course systematically explores the historical development, philosophical premises, religious practices, social institutions, and cultural expressions of the world's Buddhist traditions, with special emphasis on points of contact between Buddhist and Christian thought. Prerequisite: THRS 110, 112, or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the life of the prophet Muhammad, the fundamentals of the message of the Qur'an, its relationship to Judaism and Christianity, and questions which Islam poses in modern history. Prerequisite: THRS 110, 112, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A historical and systematic investigation into the spiritual contribution of Native Americans, their ethos, and their meaning for Christianity and the future of humanity. Prerequisite: THRS 110, 112, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the three main religions of African origins in Latin America and the United States. Lukumí/ Candomblé, Vodoun, and Umbanda are approached and interpreted from diverse perspectives: historical, cultural, theological, etc. Their formation and development are contextualized in the Latin American experience of slavery. Their contemporary significance is discussed. Prerequisite: THRS 110, 112, 358, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the life of Christian discipleship, centered on the development of moral character, on the role of communities in the living of Christian life, and on norms for the personal and social actions of Christians. Prerequisite: THRS 114, 116, 119, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Christian community's relation to civil society and of socioethical problems in light of Christian tradition. Prerequisite: THRS 114, 116, or 119.
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