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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • TH 206 - Introduction to the Old Testament (SR)

    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.

    This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)   course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: TH 100.
  

  • TH 207 - Introduction to the New Testament (SR)

    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.

    This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)    course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: TH 100.
  

  • 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.

    Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

    1.   Identify and describe the principles and practices of Christian spirituality;
    2.   Discuss the theology of reconciliation rooted in biblical foundations and apply the stages of the reconciliation process to personal life experiences;
    3.   Explain the importance of silence and solitude in the life of prayer and identify, describe, and apply the theory and method(s) involved in meditation and contemplation;
    4.   Discuss and compare the spirituality of various Christian mystics.  

     
  

  • TH 211 - The Life and Letters of St. Paul (SR)

    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.

    This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)   course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite:  TH 100
  

  • 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.
  

  • TH 302 - Theology and the Environment (SR)

    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.

    This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)   course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite:  TH 100
  

  • TH 303 - Contemporary Christian Morality (SF)

    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.

    This is a Sustainabiility-Focused (SF)   course.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite
    Prerequisite: TH 100.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • 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.
  

  • TH 411 - Theology Intern Program (SF)

    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.

    This is a Sustainabiility-Focused (SF)   course.

    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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