RS-147 |
Christian Faith |
This course examines the features of religious faith that are common to Protestant and Catholic Christianity. Basic Christian beliefs, characteristics of adult faith development, commitment to one ' s Christian faith in a contemporary world are treated in an ecumenically sensitive manner. |
RS-160 |
Religions in America |
This course treats the major religions found in the United States today. Their |
historical developments and the large diversity of beliefs and practices are |
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examined both in a critical manner and with their ecumenical implications. |
RS-200 |
Paul and His Theology |
The life and missionary activities of Paul the Apostle are reconstructed from both biblical and non- biblical sources. While Pauline theology is examined mainly from the authentic Pauline letters, Pauline thought from the entire corpus of letters traditionally attributed to Paul is studied. |
RS-2000 |
Encountering Sacred Writings |
This course introduces students to the issues involved in reading and |
understanding sacred tests, whether one reads texts as a believer or not. |
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Given the nature of Gwynedd Mercy University, the biblical texts of the Old |
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and New Testament form the core of the course. To provide comparisons |
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and contrasts with the Judeo-Christian biblical tradition, some selective |
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writings from other major religions will be examined in a limited manner. |
RS-201 |
Writings of John |
The literature of Johannine Christianity, which includes a gospel, three |
letters and an apocalyptic work, is the primary subject matter of this course. |
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Comparisons and contracts with the Synoptic tradition are also examined. |
RS-203 |
The Synoptic Gospels |
The gospels of Mathew and Mark and the two-part work consisting of the gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles, provide the primary subject matter of the course. The Synoptic Problem of interdependence and the primary emphases of the Synoptic tradition are examined. |
RS-218 |
Meaning and Practice of Prayer |
The three monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, offer rich and varied approaches to prayer. The basic beliefs of these three major religions are examined in light of their unique approaches to prayer practices. |