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SP 101 - Elementary Spanish I
Credits: (4 credits)
A course for students with no prior experience in Spanish; basic vocabulary and grammar (present tense, adjective agreement, etc.) and simple conversational skills are studied.
Notes
The course is intended for students with no prior study of Spanish.
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SP 102 - Elementary Spanish II
Credits: 4 credits
A course that is a continuation of Spanish 101 or for students with limited prior experience in Spanish; the remaining simple tenses and various types of pronouns are studied as vocabulary and conversational skills are expanded.
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SP 200 - Spanish II
Credits: (4 credits)
A course for students with a strong foundation in speaking, writing, and understanding spoken and written basic Spanish; simple verb tenses are revieweed, compound tenses and commands are studied; the class is conducted in Spanish.
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SP 300 - Spanish III
Credits: (4 credits)
This course is for students with a strong background in all skill areas; outside readings and in-class discussions on various aspects of Hispanic cultures form the basis of the course; grammar is reviewed as needed; the class is conducted entirely in Spanish.
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TH 100 - Introduction to the Judeo-Christian Tradition
Credits: (4 credits)
Studies Judaism and Christianity from historical, theological, and scriptural perspectives. The course reflects on fundamental questions of human existence.
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TH 201 - Saving Encounters
Credits: (4 credits)
Begins with the study of Christ as Sacrament of God and the Church as Sacrament of Christ. This course views the seven sacraments in the light of the liturgical renewal of Vatican II. It gives special consideration to the relationship of the sacraments to Christology and Ecclesiology.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 203 - Faith in the Contemporary World
Credits: (4 credits)
Examines faith in human life today with focus on the command to love God and others. This course explores the journey of faith of various contemporary persons. It studies the social justice dimensions of faith in church documents and other writings.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 205 - Christianity and Other World Religions
Credits: (4 credits)
Compares the structures and essential beliefs of Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Native American spirituality, and other religions with those of Christianity. As a comparative study, this course seeks to understand the dynamics of world religions in their points of contact with each other as responses to the demands of human life.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 206 - Introduction to the Old Testament
Credits: (4 credits)
Inquires into the formation and development of the Hebrew Scriptures, including an examination of their relationship to ancient Near Eastern texts. This course gives special consideration to the questions of historical reliability in relation to scriptural claims of spiritual truth.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 207 - Introduction to the New Testament
Credits: (4 credits)
Investigates the Gospels and letters included in the Christian Scriptures with consideration of the religious, historical, cultural and literary contexts in which they were produced.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 209 - Christian Spirituality: Life and Prayer
Credits: (4 credits)
Explores the relationship between God and the human person. This course considers Eastern and Western models of spirituality with special focus on the experiences of personal and communal prayer as a means of developing and living a deeply Christian spiritual life.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 211 - The Life and Letters of St. Paul
Credits: 4 credits
This course begins by examining the life and missionary journeys of St. Paul as recorded in the Book of Acts. It then examines the firsthand accounts of Paul’s theology according his seven “authentic” new Testament epistles. It highlights the important themes, issues and methods of argumentation found in Pauline literature. It also considers Paul’s impact upon the historical evolution of the Church and the relevance of his theology in the world today.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100
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TH 212 - Native American Religion
Credits: (4 credits)
An introduction to the seven distinct cultural regions that encompass the Native American religious traditions of North America. This course focuses on the role of mythology and ritual in structuring each religious system.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 214 - Discovering Islam
Credits: (4 credits)
Provides an introduction to the central experiences and teachings of Islam. Course topics include: Muhammad, Qur’an, Sunna, Shi’ah, Sufis, relationships to Judaism and Christianity, the problems of modernity, and Islam in North America.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
Cross-listed
PS 214
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TH 215 - Protestant Christianity
Credits: (4 credits)
This course explores Protestant Christianity as it arose in Europe and Great Britain at the time of the Reformation in the sixteenth century and as it has developed in North America since the seventeenth century. Topics will include Lutheran, Reformed, and Anglican doctrine and theology, Puritanism, the Great Awakening, revivalism, the liberal denominations, fundamentalism, and Pentecostalism. American civil religion will also be considered.
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TH 301 - Christology: Who is Jesus Christ?
Credits: (4 credits)
Considers traditional and contemporary approaches to understanding the relationship between the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith and examines the implications of each approach for Christian living.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 302 - Theology and the Environment
Credits: 4 credits
A study of the Christian theologies of creation and history as context for exploring the problematic interaction of human persons and the natural world.
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TH 303 - Contemporary Christian Morality
Credits: (4 credits)
Examines biblical and theological principles for making choices consistent with faith in Jesus Christ. This course treats such topics as sexuality, war and bio-medical issues in light of the individual’s and the community’s relationships with God, neighbor, self and the world.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 307 - Death: Comparative Views
Credits: (4 credits)
Treats religious and non-religious views of death in the Eastern religions, ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and the contemporary West. This course examines differences in these views in relationship to ethical and theological issues concerning living, dying, death, and afterlife.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 308 - Liberation Theologies
Credits: (4 credits)
Explores the history, method and major themes of Latin American, African-American, feminist, and ecological theologies. This course treats key liberationist figures and their writings and stresses the meaning and practice of Christian social responsibility from a liberation perspective.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 309 - Special Topics in Theology
Credits: (4 credits)
Treats specific topics in theological studies: scripture, history, ethics, and doctrine. This course focuses on particular issues, thinkers, historical periods, or biblical texts.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 325 - Catholic Theology of Marriage and Family
Credits: (4 credits)
Treats the theology of the sacrament of marriage and of the family within the Catholic tradition beginning with the Bible down to the most recent teaching of the Popes and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It will also address marriage and family as cultural and social institutions. Discussions will cover threats to marriage in the Catholic tradition such as infidelity, divorce/remarriage, cohabitation, and “same-sex” marriage.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
TH 100 - Introduction to Judeo-Christian Tradition
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TH 410 - Seminar in Theology
Credits: (4 credits)
Provides an opportunity for a critical examination of a selected topic or particular theologian.
Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: TH 100.
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TH 411 - Theology Intern Program
Credits: (2-4 credits)
The Theology internship takes place in a professional setting that provides opportunities for the student to apply what he or she has learned in Theology courses and to gain additional knowledge and experience in a theology/religion-related profession.
Notes
Internships are designed to fit the interests of the student and the needs of the sponsoring organization. Interns are responsible for adhering to internship guidelines, requirements and evaluative procedures and criteria established by the Theology Department and the sponsoring organization. Interns are also responsible for providing their own means of transportation. Requirements: Junior or senior standing, a cumulative GPA or 2.5, a GPA of 3.0 or better in Theology courses, completion of at least 4 courses (16 semester hours) in the Theology major, and approval of the Department Chair.
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