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Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

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and female, makes visible God’s invisible mystery and reflects<br />

God’s self-giving, creative love.<br />

THE 333 Faith and Reason (3)<br />

This course considers the meaning and significance of John Paul<br />

II’s encyclical Faith and Reason (Fides et Ratio). The Pope affirms<br />

that “philosophy is a form of human adventure that lies open to<br />

every person” and in this encyclical, he reconciles the intellectual<br />

inquiry for truth with the Gospel of Christ. The search for truth is<br />

complemented by the use of faith and reason. (See PHI 333)<br />

THE 334 HON Reason and Reality: “Questing” (3)<br />

“Questing” or seeking earnestly for truth has been a driving<br />

force in philosophy. Historically, Catholic philosophers have<br />

recognized the compatibility of reason and faith in their quest for<br />

truth. In this course, students will embark on their own<br />

philosophical quest as they read primary texts of Catholic<br />

philosophers, write philosophical journal entries, engage in<br />

philosophical discourse, and collaborate with fellow “questers” in<br />

presenting a research paper that blends reason and reality. (See PHI<br />

334)<br />

THE 335 Christian Faith in Action (3)<br />

This course investigates the fundamental teaching of the<br />

Christian faith and role of prayer and spirituality in living an<br />

authentic Christian life. (Offered in accelerated format only)<br />

THE 381 Foundations of Spiritual Freedom (3)<br />

This course explores the foundations of morality and adult<br />

spiritual freedom. Through a study of the biblical roots of holiness,<br />

a focus on Christ as model, and an analysis of biblical and cultural<br />

roots in human life, the student explores the paths to authentic<br />

freedom. (Offered in the accelerated format only.)<br />

THE 403 Liturgical Planning and Resources (3)<br />

This course will present various models and processes for<br />

planning and implementing expressive and enriching liturgies in the<br />

light of Vatican II liturgy documents and the revised Rites of the<br />

Catholic Church. Specifically, it will focus on means to strengthen<br />

the liturgical life of the parish. (Prerequisite: THE 306)<br />

THE 404 Theology and the Media (3)<br />

This course considers the role and function of the modern media<br />

in light of the theological, spiritual and pastoral connections and<br />

implications.<br />

THE 408 Contemporary Medical Ethics (3)<br />

This course applies fundamental moral principles to the medical<br />

and health care professions. Emphasis is given to decision-making,<br />

social policy, and service-related issues of health care. (Offered in<br />

traditional and accelerated format)<br />

THE 417 Ethics for Professional Life (3)<br />

This course applies fundamental moral principles to selected<br />

areas of business, science, technology, and contemporary American<br />

cultural, social, and domestic life. Case studies and the analysis of<br />

current media and electronic information are used to apply<br />

principles to professional life.<br />

THE 430 Philosophical Anthropology (3)<br />

Assists the student to formulate a responsible and enlightened<br />

theory of who man is and what his place is in the universe. ( See<br />

PHI 330)<br />

THE 450 Independent Sacred Studies (3)<br />

Individual reading and research with the permission and under<br />

the guidance of a member of the department.<br />

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