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TH111 Thinking Theologically 3 credit(s)
This course introduces first year college students to the methods and practices of thinking theologically through an examination of some of the major questions people have asked and found answer to within religious contexts, especially the Judeo-Christian narrative. This course pays particular attention to the human experience of suffering, and how those different experiences shape our theological questions, both past and present. The course also embeds how theology is examined at a university defined by multidisciplinary approaches to truth and knowledge. This is a First Year Experience course.
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TH112 History of the Bible 3 credit(s)
The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this course the Bible is studied as a product of God and of people. Students consider how the Bible actually emerged in the lives of Jews and Christians as well as how it sustains Christianity today. Typical areas of study are the Bible’s literary forms, historical contexts, and faithful heroes.
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TH113 Bible and Belief 3 credit(s)
The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this course the Bible is studied as a means of God’s revelation. Special focus is given to how different denominations vary in their respective use of the book as a source of divine revelation. Also considered is how broad assumptions about the nature of the text shape various theologies and how issues like inspiration, myth and ethics are determined both from and for the reading of the Bible.
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TH114 Religions of the Book 3 credit(s)
The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide. In this course the Bible is studied as an example of the world’s Scriptures. Comparisons and contrasts are drawn between both the content and the use of Scripture in Jewish, Christian and Muslim denominations. Attention can be given to some of the uses of Scripture in eastern world views, for example, Hinduism and Buddhism.
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TH115 The Mystery of Salvation 3 credit(s)
The Christian Bible leads to Christ, the mystery of salvation. This course is divided into four parts corresponding to the Catechism of the Catholic Church: professing our faith, celebrating our faith, living our faith, and praying our faith. The primary sources are Sacred Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: IHM seminarians only.
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TH209 Methods in Catholic Theology 3 credit(s)
This course explores the tenets and practices of theology through the study of the interpretations of Christian doctrines noted in the Nicene Creed and select catechetical texts. Issues of method, authority, and practical ministry are highlighted. Prerequisite: one of the following: TH112 , TH113 , TH114 , or TH115 (may be concurrent).
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TH210 Introduction to the Old Testament 3 credit(s)
Students survey examples from the Pentateuch, Prophetic, Historical and Wisdom texts, their forms, settings and theology. This survey incorporates an appreciation for some basic contemporary interpretive methods. Methods encouraged by Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation are studied. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: TH112 , TH113 , TH114 , or TH115 .
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TH220 Introduction to the New Testament 3 credit(s)
Students survey examples of texts from the Pauline, Catholic and Pastoral Epistles, the Gospels and Acts; Hebrews and Revelation are also introduced. Working with the interpretive strategies gained in TH210 Introduction to Old Testament, students begin to assess the dynamics of interpretation through the completion of an exegetical paper. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: TH210 .
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TH250 Christian View of the Human Person 3 credit(s)
This course explores the set of Catholic Christian doctrines and interpretation surrounding the question “what does it mean to be a human person?” for example, the creation to the image of God, sin, redemption, sacramentality, and vocation. There is a focus on modern questions of the mind, conscience, embodiment, gender, and sexuality. Prerequisite: TH111 or TH112 or TH113 or TH114 or TH115 .
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TH260 Foundations in Catholic Theology 3 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to Catholic theology that explores fundamental tenets, e.g., the Triune God, the creation of the cosmos and humanity, sin, grace, salvation, revelation, sanctification, and sacramental imagination. Students attend to the development of these creedal doctrines building on their biblical understanding of how these doctrines frame the human experience through a coherent system of thought, which addresses the challenges that modernity and post-modernity pose to the Christian world view. Students who have taken TH209 should not take this course. Prerequisite: TH111 or TH112 or TH113 or TH114 or TH115 .
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TH270 Christianity in a Global Context 3 credit(s)
Through comparison and contrast, students define and articulate how the Christian, especially Roman Catholic, world view relates to those of others. Prior to such comparisons students focus on being able to articulate the basic world view of several mainstream religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and the religions of the Far East, especially Shinto, Dao and Confucian thought. Prerequisite: TH112 , TH113 , TH114 , or TH115 .
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TH281-290 Special Topics 1–3 credit(s)
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TH285 Method in Theology 1 credit(s)
This course is required as an entry into the academic discipline of Theology, addressing the development of doctrine, hermeneutics, and examination of context and application. It is meant to be taken immediately after TH260 Foundations in Catholic Theology or concurrently. Offered Spring semesters.
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TH298 Field Exploration 1-3 credit(s)
Field exploration experiences offer students who are considering a major in the department the opportunity to explore a variety of pastoral and theological ministries in a supervised setting. More limited in scope and time than an internship, field exploration involves mainly observation of ministry and is coordinated through the Career Services & Internships Office. Sophomore status and permission of the department are required. Graded pass/no credit.
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TH310 Principles of Sacraments and Liturgy 3 credit(s)
Students consider the history, theology, and practice of Christian sacramental life as they address the questions of ritual, celebration, and worship. The course also examines general principles of liturgy and ritual, as well as guidelines for planning and implementing pastorally effective liturgy. Offered in alternate fall semesters. Prerequisite: TH209 or TH260 .
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TH317 The Search for Truth 3 cr. credit(s)
Systematic theology arose out of multiple needs: for greater understanding and organic development, for self-definition in continuity with received revelation, to contribute to the wider society’s concerns and problems, and to enculturate received tradition. This course is a seminar that explores moments and great books in the search for Truth between 451 and 2000 AD, with particular attention to the High Medieval period, the Enlightenment, the global expanse of Christianity, and second half of the 20th century.
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TH322 The Virtuous Life 3 cr. credit(s)
Every religious worldview has an understanding of the good life, and what it means to be good. Within Judaism and Christianity there are schools of thought in the moral theology (for example, virtue theory, divine command theory, natural law theory, biblical ethics, etc.), as well as a broader concern with social justice issues (commonly called Catholic Social Teaching). This course explores some of those schools of thought and the challenge of social justice through key texts and experiential learning. This course engages in a supplementary global learning engagement through Catholic Relief Services University. Students will research and present the challenges of a difficult ethical issue of their choosing.
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TH331 Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution: Lessons and Texts 3 credit(s)
This course will introduce fundamental issues within the broad realm of Conflict and Peace Studies. What are better ways of understanding the concepts and core practices of peace and justice? What are the movements and structures that contribute to a just peace? What are the obstacles? And what can societies and persons do to make this a more just and peaceful world? Topics discussed will include conflict analysis; conflict transformation; environmental justice; nonviolent action; mercy and forgiveness, militarism; peacebuilding; restorative justice and reconciliation; transitional justice; and violence prevention. Prerequisite: TH111
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TH335 Global Health Ethics: Sustainability and the Common Good 3 credit(s)
The course introduces the recent issues and debates in bioethics as well as its evolution from traditional biomedical ethics into present-day global health ethics. In particular, the course engages theological ethics in promoting global health as an urgent good and right that is integral to a vision of just society and common good. Global health challenges are studied by highlighting international examples that help to identify the moral theological agenda and to implement it. Public health concerns and universal health coverage are part of this agenda worldwide. The course’s moral theological analyses and proposals rely on Judaeo-Christian insights - from social doctrine to philosophical and theological bioethical discourse. Extensive attention will be paid to the global health ethical framework endorsed by both the Church and the international organizations such as UNESCO and WHO, including principles such as human dignity, respect for cultural diversity, solidarity, sharing of benefits, and protection of future generations. Also offered as HH335 .
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TH345 Catholic Social Teaching 3 credit(s)
This course acquaints students with the modern history and current application of Catholic social teaching, focusing on the themes of economics and work, life and death, and war and peace issues. Students engage both primary and secondary literature and examine how Christians critically think through social issues. A service learning component is offered. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209 or TH260 .
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TH350 Introduction to Catholic Moral Theology 3 credit(s)
As the foundational class in moral theology, this course addresses the different moral theologies in the Catholic tradition, from virtue ethics to natural law. Contemporary issues are addressed as a means of explicating schools of ethical method and applying moral reasoning. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209 or TH260 .
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TH351 The Sacramental Imagination 3 cr. credit(s)
Through incarnation, the Christian worldview has a language for God’s presence in the created order through sin, and in Catholic theology, this is called the sacramental imagination. This course will introduce modern models of sacraments and liturgy, historical development of both, but also how the sacramental imagination works in venues outside the Church walls (the natural environment, the life of prayer, the meaning of the human as imago dei, the visual arts and architecture, more).
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TH359 Controversial Questions 3 cr. credit(s)
In every age, Christianity has addressed controversial questions, and sometimes has been the source of them. This course looks at a variety of contemporary controversial questions and how they may be answered through strong theological method and research. Prerequisite: TH285 or permission of the instructor. This course fufills the upper division intensive writing requirement.
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TH360 History of Catholic Thought 3 credit(s)
Defining moments in Catholic tradition from earliest Christianity up to the First Vatican Council (1869–70) are investigated. Official Catholic teachings, major thinkers and cultural movements are considered for their insights into faith and human development. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH209 or TH260 .
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TH375 Contemporary Catholic Thought 3 credit(s)
In concert with the history and texts of the Second Vatican Council (1962–65), students consider theological and pastoral thought from the 20th and 21st centuries. Special attention is paid to ecclesiological innovations concerning lay and clerical leadership, the local and universal Church, and the universal call to holiness and justice. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH 209 or TH260 .
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TH380-390 Special Topics 1–3 credit(s)
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TH400 Christology 3 credit(s)
This writing intensive course studies the development and interpretation of Christian theological doctrine on the person of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. The course treats issues from the various interpretations of the Gospel tradition to the development of doctrine (particularly in the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon) to modern interpretations of the role of Christ in systematic theology. Prerequisite: TH115 or TH 209 or TH260 and TH220 .
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TH410 Theology of Pastoral Ministry 3 credit(s)
Theology majors and minors examine both the theological and practical dimensions of the tasks of ministering in different contexts, e.g., youth ministry, parish life, hospital chaplaincy, and campus ministry. The course encourages the development of theological perspectives and pastoral skills necessary for effective ministry in one or more of these settings.
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TH420-429 Seminars in Theology 1–3 credit(s)
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TH460 Seminar in Youth Ministry 3 credit(s)
Pastoral and youth ministry majors examine the theological and practical dimensions of youth ministry. Particular attention is given to the specialized issues of ministry to adolescents through an examination of the document “Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.” As a seminar, student leadership in planning and developing the course is assumed. Prerequisite: TH209 or TH260 .
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TH475 Integrative Research Seminar 3 credit(s)
Majors prepare professional credentials as well as collaborate with a professor to conduct research within an area of their interest and the professor’s expertise. Preparation of credentials may include development of a personal mission statement, resume, and certifications relevant to national standards for Catholic lay ecclesial ministry. Research approximates graduate-level study of classical and contemporary perspectives that are doctrinal, academic, and/ or pastoral. Prerequisite: junior or senior status in the theology department.
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TH497 Internship in Pastoral and Youth Ministry 1-17 credit(s)
Pastoral and youth ministry majors and religious education majors test their aspirations and apply their knowledge in professional and pastoral contexts. Students and the department’s coordinator facilitate placement, planning, and assessment through the university’s internship office. The internship involves a theological reading and reflection.
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TH498 Internship Integration 1 credit(s)
The Pastoral and Youth Ministry concentration has a nine credit internship. This one credit course is offered to integrate the internship experience with the Theology core courses. What questions did this internship raise? How should they be addressed? Students will work together to present a problem-based research poster that was raised and addressed through the internship. These posters will be presented at the spring semester Celebration of Scholarship. Prerequisite: TH497 or concurrent with TH497 .
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LIPC121 Italian Language 1 credit(s)
This course focuses on immediate language needs in daily life. Students learn to understand and to respond, to meet the challenge of communicating to achieve their primary needs and necessities. The instructors use situations from the students’ lives in Italy to illustrate scenarios of listening, understanding, and speaking.
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LIPC130 Literature - Italy through 19th and 20th Century American & British Writers 3 credit(s)
The course considers the importance of Italy for non-Italian writers, particularly European, British and American writers from the eighteenth century onward. Topics considered include: a critique of the perception and construction of Italy and Italians, the development of genres like the Gothic or novels of national identity, the gendering of nationality, imperialism, the use of art and history in literature. Consideration is given to the ways in which these works are in dialogue with each other in terms of cultural assumptions and influence.
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LIPC230 Theology - Christian Faith and the Arts 3 credit(s)
This course explores the ways in which religious faith and belief are expressed through the arts, including the visual and performing arts.
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LIPC240 Art History - Italian Art: Rome through the Centuries - From its Origins to the 17th Century 3 credit(s)
This course is an introduction to Italian art from the early Roman period to the Baroque era. Through the course students will understand the history of Italian art in its social and cultural contexts. The student’s ability in interpreting the visual elements in art and architecture will be stimulated in order to strengthen their aesthetic awareness and critical observation.
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LIPC250 History - Italy Today 3 credit(s)
The aim of this course is to provide students with the means to better understand Italian history and culture in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and at the same time to offer a critical consideration of the country. The course is divided into four main sections - Rome in literature, Italian emigration and immigration, Italy from Fascism to the present day, and the Mafia.
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LIPC265 Theology - Lasallian Community and Social Action 3 credit(s)
Students will learn about dynamic exemplars of faith-in-action and peace building to discover their own voices and vocations through which they may live out Lasallian association within the broader framework of the worldwide attempts to pursue the common good. In addition to service work through opportunities in Rome and Scampia in Naples in conjunction with Lasallian volunteers, students will be given opportunities to consider a faith that does justice and upholds the dignity of every human person. Students will be given opportunities to explore the call to service in their own lives in conjunction with the path of De La Salle’s response to his call. This course includes a required service component.
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LIPC330 Economics - Trade and the European Union: Issues and Policies 3 credit(s)
The heart of this course will be questions addressing the contributions of economic integration to rising (or falling) inequality and economic injustice within and across countries; its impact on absolute poverty; and the possible ways in which such integrational effects can be mediated through domestic policies.
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LIPC333 Business - Ethical Business: Sustainability, Responsibility, & Peace 3 credit(s)
Businesses can and do make money while still being ethical global citizens. The course will examine the theory and practice of corporate social responsibility; how it has evolved over time in Rome, Italy and the world; and connections with Catholic social teaching and the Lasallian mission and values.
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LIPC350 Economics - International Economics 3 credit(s)
This 300-level course examines the functioning of the international economy. It emphasizes the theoretical principles that govern international trade and it gives considerable coverage to empirical evidence of world trade patterns as well as to trade policies of the industrial and developing nations.
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