1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

T/RS 305 Dr. S. Mathews
(P)The Apocalypse of St. John 3 credits
This introduction to the last book of the Bible will
emphasize the literary forms and thought patterns
of apocalyptic literature as well as the historical
and theological character of the book itself, highlighting
both textual interpretation and contemporary
relevance.
T/RS 306 Dr. S. Mathews
Job and the Psalter 3 credits
A close look at the wisdom literature of the Old
Testament. The study of both the Book of Psalms and
the Book of Job will emphasize theological themes.
T/RS 307 Dr. S. Mathews
Passion and Resurrection Narratives 3 credits
A study of the theology of each of the Gospels by
an analysis of the key narratives of the Passion and
Resurrection in the four Gospels.
T/RS 308 Dr. S. Mathews
(P)The Great Prophets 3 credits
An examination of the four major prophets of the Old
Testament: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel,
with an emphasis on the study of selected texts.
T/RS 309 Dr. S. Mathews
The Heart of the Old Testament 3 credits
An in-depth look at the five books of Moses
(Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and
Deuteronomy) using ancient and modern exegetical
views to examine and emphasize the central
theme of the Covenant.
T/RS 310 Fr. Rousseau, S.J.
(P)Religion and the American People 3 credits
An exploration of the great religious developments,
persons, and questions in the life of the American
people from the beginnings to the present day.
T/RS 311 Staff
Liturgical Theology of 3 credits
Byzantine Churches
A survey of the various elements of the liturgical
life of the Byzantine tradition examining both the
way that tradition is shaped and expresses itself as
well as the underlying influences of faith upon that
formation and practice.
T/RS 312 Fr. Sable, S.J.
Jesuit Spirit 3 credits
The Society of Jesus (Jesuits): Its spirituality, tradition
and history from their 16th century origins
in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola
through the contemporary period with special
emphasis on Jesuit theological and cultural contributions
to the Church.
T/RS 314 Staff
(D, P)The Religions of the World 3 credits
An exploration of belief in the traditions of the classical
historical religions of the world through both
systematic analysis and the reading of sacred texts.
T/RS 315 Dr. Kopas, o.s.f.
(D, P)Women in Christianity 3 credits
An exploration of some of the major roles women
have played in Christian thought and experience,
including their contributions as disciples, spiritual
guides, and social critics. Will also examine
assumptions about male and female identities and
consider challenges to traditional roles.
T/RS 316 Sr. Foley, C.N.D.
God and the Earth 3 credits
This course will explore the way human beings
relate to the land and to other life forms and how this
relationship is affected by belief in God. Biblical and
other theological texts from Christianity and other
religious traditions will be considered.
T/RS 318 Sr. Foley, C.N.D.
Models of the Church 3 credits
A brief survey of various expressions of the
Church’s nature and mission throughout its history,
from the New Testament through Vatican II.
Exploration of some contemporary approaches,
including liberation and feminist theology, to such
questions as; What and who is the “true Church”?.
Where is it located? What is the place of Mary in
the life of the Church?
T/RS 319 Dr. Kopas, o.s.f.
(D,P)Women’s Spiritual/
Autobiographical Writing 3 credits
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor) This course
explores women’s written expressions of their
spiritual lives. Readings, which include spiritual
autobiographies and other writings, both classic
and contemporary, focus on women’s experience
and understanding of the divine-human relationship.
Seminar format.
T/RS 321 Staff
(P)Friendship and the Christian Life 3 credits
This course will explore friendship as a central
practice of the Christian life, especially the moral
and spiritual life, and examine virtues such as
fidelity, forgiveness, and love which are essential
for sustaining and nurturing friendships.
T/RS 322 Dr. Kopas, o.s.f.
(P)Approaches to God 3 credits
A study of some of the ways religious thinkers have
approached the topic of God. Will include consideration
of biblical, classical, and contemporary ways
of understanding God as well as a selection of artistic,
cultural, and imaginative perspectives on God.
T/RS 323 Fr. Liberatore
Signs & Symbols 3 credits
An introduction to the symbolic character of
human existence in general, and of the sacramental
life of the Church in particular. Beginning with a
consideration of the students’ own experience of
the symbolic character of their existence, the first
part of the course will examine leading theories of
why symbols are needed and how they work.
Utilizing a definition of Catholic sacraments which
focuses on their essentially symbolic nature, the
course will then undertake a study of why sacraments
are needed and how they work.
T/RS 324 Dr. Benestad
Spiritual Classics 3 credits
A study of the autobiographies of St. Augustine
and St. Teresa of Avila (The Confessions and Life
of Teresa of Jesus). As an introduction to the study
of the spiritual life, John Paul II’s Sign of
Contradiction is read.
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