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B 454
theology of each Evangelist will be
studied, and comparison of the two gospels
will make clear the distinctive character of
each, and provide an example of the
development of early Christian thought in
Matthew’s revision of Mark. Prerequisites:
B 233, 234 or LPB 302. (Lillie, 3 Credits)
Pauline Theology
A systematic synthesis of the theology that
underlies the letters of Paul, especially his
letter to the Romans. We will consider
Paul’s understanding of: 1) the human
condition, 2) God’s transformation of that
condition through Jesus Christ, and 3) the
appropriate human response to that
transformation. Prerequisites: B 233, 234
or LPB 302. (Callan, 3 Credits)
Christian Living
(Moral/Spiritual Theology)
CL 230 Fundamental Moral Theology
This course investigates fundamental
elements of Catholic Christian ethics:
values, moral anthropology, and ethical
perspectives (virtue v. principles). Also,
we explore the sources of moral wisdom—
for instance, scripture and natural law—
human action, sin, conscience and
conversion. These topics round out the
course content and shed light on the roots
of Catholic morality. (Seger, 4 Credits)
CL 233 History of Christian Spirituality
(Also H 384)
This course introduces the student to the
nature of spirituality, its theological and
anthropological bases, and the major
themes in Christian spirituality as it has
developed throughout the history of the
Church. Emphasis is placed on the
interaction of faith and history, and the
response of great spiritual masters to the
needs of their time. The student will read a
general history of spirituality, as well as
selections from several spiritual writers
who will be studied. Each student will also
be asked to read one of the spiritual
classics (ancient or modern) in order to
have a more "in depth" understanding of a
major spiritual work. (Smith, 3 Credits)
CL 234 Catholic Social Doctrine
This course addresses the basic
theological vision underlying Catholic
magisterial teaching within the realm of
social morality. A historical methodology
traces the growth and continuity of Catholic
social doctrine from Pope Leo XIII (c.
1891) to the present day. Immersion in
the Catholic tradition aims to equip the
student with the critical tools to evaluate
and to transform social issues beneath the
light of the Gospel. Prerequisites: CL
230 or LPS 403 or permission of
instructor. (Seger, 3 Credits)
CL 235 Human Development and Spiritual
Experience
Students will learn the major theories of
human development, covering a variety of
perspectives - biological, psychological,
social, cognitive, moral, and spiritual. The
pastoral implications of each developmental
model will be explored and students will
learn to integrate scientific understandings
of human development with insights from
the Christian Tradition. (Prendergast, 3
Credits)
CL 236 Catholic Sexual Ethics
The course seeks to provide an overview
of the Catholic moral teaching regarding
human sexuality. The course examines
the view of human sexuality and marriage
found in contemporary society, and then it
examines the understanding of human
sexuality and marriage in the Scriptures
and Tradition, interpreted by the
Magisterium. There will be specific
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