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Undergraduate Programs
contemporary ritual celebrations. Concentration
on Buddhism, Judaism, early Christianity, Islam,
and Hinduism.
WI-THEO 260. New Directions
In Ministry
3 credits
A foundation course in pastoral theology examining
significant trends taking place within the
Church with regard to ministry, the identity of
ordained and non-ordained ministers, as well as
various forms of collaborative ministry. It stresses
the historical, pastoral, and spiritual foundations
of Christian discipleship, emphasizing a vision of
ministry for the new millennium.
+THEO 300. Contemporary
Theological Issues
3 credits
This course will survey and study examples from
five current movements in theology: ecumenical,
liberation, Black, feminist, and Christian pacifism.
It will focus on how those movements grow
out of and challenge the Christian theological
tradition.
+THEO 301. Jesus Christ: His Person
and Mission
3 credits
Study of Jesus Christ as both divine and human.
Sources of revelation as interpreted by contemporary
systematic theology and psychology.
+THEO 302. Interdisciplinary
Seminar on Peace and Justice
3 credits
This seminar is coordinated by faculty from theology
and philosophy with an instructor from
another discipline often invited to participate.
Part of the interdisciplinary minor in peace and
justice. (Same as PHIL 302)
THEO 303. The Theology of St. John 3 credits
John’s theology discovered by a reading and
interpretation of his writings. Prerequisite:
THEO 202 or instructor permission.
+ = Applicable toward general education degree requirements
WI = Writing intensive course
THEO 304. The Theology of the
Synoptic Gospels
3 credits
Major themes and detailed interpretation of the
first three Gospels: Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Prerequisite: THEO 202 or instructor permission.
THEO 305. The Theology of St. Paul 3 credits
Pauline theology discovered by a reading and
interpretation of his writings. Application made
to modern religious questions. Prerequisite:
THEO 202 or instructor permission.
+WI-THEO 307. History of Christianity:
Early and Medieval
3 credits
The Church and Western society in the early and
medieval periods. (Same as HIST 307)
+WI-THEO 308. History of Christianity:
Reformation and Modern
3 credits
The Church and society from the Reformation
through the modern age. (Same as HIST 308)
+THEO 309. Prayer, Spiritual
Life and Liturgy
3 credits
Examination of the historical patrimony of writing
on prayer and the spiritual life. Serious attention
is given to the full meaning and process of
growth in holiness. Particular emphasis will be
placed on the eucharistic liturgy as the source
and summit of personal/communal prayer, as
well as authentic ways of celebration.
+THEO 310. Music and Liturgy 3 credits
Introduces liturgical music of the past and present
and gives a practical knowledge of how,
why, and when to use it. Practical experience in
liturgical planning. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
(Same as MUS 310)
+THEO 311. Environmental Ethics 3 credits
Discusses environmental issues, analyzes the various
philosophical and theological responses, calls
for an evaluation of those responses and challenges
students to draw their own critical conclusions.
Prerequisite: Introductory philosophy or
theology course. (Same as PHIL 311, ENVR 311)
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