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3.00 Credits
Designed for students who have little or no knowledge of Islam. Introduction to the origins of Islam and its fundamental principles. Topics include the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, and the beliefs and pillars of Islam, the Shi'a, Sufism or Islamic mysticism, and women and Islam.
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3.00 Credits
The role that religion has played to create, sustain and critique American racial ideology and racism. Considers the ways in which faith traditions can be resources for contesting racism in Church and society. Prerequisite: an introductory (100 level) course in RELS and permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Critical investigation of the historical foundations and the theological content of the mystery of Jesus Christ in the light of modern developments.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the meaning of Christian marriage in a contemporary context. Attention to the development of marriage, marriage in the Christian tradition, dating, the stages of a marriage, sexual ethics, responding to crises in marriage.
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3.00 Credits
Women's place in early Christian communities from the New Testament period to the fifth century. Various New Testament and early Christian writings are read and carefully analyzed. Examines Mary, the mother of Jesus, as her representation changes over the course of time. The work of feminist interpreters of Christian writings are utilized to examine how the discourse about and around women was played out in the development of Christianity in its first centuries, and what importance this has for women's spirituality.
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3.00 Credits
The history, theology and models of ministry from the New Testament times to the present with a focus on the laity; particular attention to the way women are re-describing traditional roles in the church. Pastoral care, worship, education, social action and administration explored. Prerequisite: one course in Religious Studies.
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3.00 Credits
The complex phenomenon of Global Christianity, with particular attention to the triple dialogue of evangelization of the global south, namely, Africa, Asia and Latin America; dialogue with the poor; dialogue with local cultures; and dialogue with other religions. Prerequisite: RELS100 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An immersion in the study of religious social ethics in the city of Hartford. Examines how urban public spaces facilitate healthy moral interaction and inequality between the diverse strangers who make up urban environments. Moral questions of violence, environmental degradation, and racial, class, and gender inequality are explored through an experiential service learning project within the city of Hartford.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of important topics in Religious Studies.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: For Religious Studies majors or minors who wish to pursue topics other than those in listed courses.
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