2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

T/RS 400 Dr.Frein
Introduction to 3 credits
Old Testament
An introduction to the primary methods and
problems of Old Testament interpretation:
its historical background, the theological
analysis and synthesis of major sections, as
well as the use of source, form, and redaction
criticism and such more recently developed
approaches as social, scientific, literary,
and feminist criticism.
T/RS 439 Dr. Steele
(P, D,W)Psychology 3 credits
and Spirituality
(Prerequisite: PSYC 110) This course
explores selected Christian and Buddhist
traditions of spirituality as understood by
their practitioners and from the perspective
of representative theorists or schools
of Western psychology. The course concludes
by assessing positive and negative
aspects of these psychological approaches
to understanding and evaluating spiritual
experience.
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T/RS 480 Staff
Internship in Theology/ 1-3 credits
Religious Studies
(Prerequisite: Junior standing, 15 credits
of Theology/Religious Studies) Theology
majors and minors can receive credits for
a variety of ministerial experiences.
Approval must be obtained beforehand
from supervising faculty member and
chairperson. Internship credits can be
placed in the cognate or free area; they do
not count toward the 30 credits needed for
a Theology major or the 18 credits needed
for a Theology minor.
T/RS 490 Staff
Topics in Theological 3 credits
Investigation
(Prerequisite:12 credits of Theology/Religious
Studies). A capstone seminar
required for Theology majors, recommended
for minors and available to other
qualified students with permission of
instructor. Topics will vary from semester
to semester depending on student interest
and faculty expertise. The use of primary
sources and research appropriate to the
specific topic will be emphasized.
Students may take more than one semester
of this course.