Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

INTERDEPARTMENTAL
Interdepartmental courses cross the boundaries which normally divide the
theological disciplines and serve an important integrative function for students.
They are ordinarily taught jointly by professors from different departments or
disciplines.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
I.119 THEOLOGICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY IN THE INTERNET AGE
In this course students master key information sources for the study of Christian theology in all
its dimensions. Using the Internet, books, and journals, students build the skills of discerning
the quality of information sources and information fi ltering. Through critical evaluation,
they become competent in recommending high quality books and web sites to parishioners.
Attention is also paid to issues of intellectual honesty and appropriate acknowledgment of
sources. Three credits. Mr. Lincoln
I.201 SPIRITUALITY AND THE HOLOCAUST
This seminar examines various facets of the Holocaust, focusing on lives of the Holocaust
survivors and their children. Special attention is given to the nature and character of the
spirituality which has developed in the lives of the survivors and the “Second Generation.”
Students also explore the ongoing effects of the Holocaust in our world today, and consider
its signifi cance for their own spiritual journeys and for ministry in contemporary society. Six
credits. Ms. Manosevitz
I.267 SELECTED READINGS IN THEOLOGICAL GERMAN
This course is designed to give the student with German reading profi ciency at the intermediate
level the opportunity to build on his or her knowledge of the German language and to become
acquainted with the thought of selected modern German theologians as found in those works
not available in English translation. May be taken more than once for credit. Three credits.
Mr. Alsup
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