RDS-420 |
Pharmacology & Drug Administration |
This course is designed to provide basic concepts of pharmacology. The theory and practice of basic techniques of venipuncture and administration of contrast agents and / or intravenous medications is included. The appropriate |
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delivery of patient care during these procedures is emphasized. |
2.00 |
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RS-000 |
Encountering Sacred Writings |
3.00 |
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RS-101 |
Introduction to the Old Testament |
Various religious themes are examined, such as covenant, messianism, eschatology, redemption and prayer. Students are encouraged to appreciate the various writing genres of Old Testament literature, such as its creation |
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stories, prophetic literature, apocalyptic and wisdom motifs expressed in Hebrew poetry. |
3.00 |
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RS-102 |
Introduction to the New Testament |
Situating New Testament books within covenantal expectations is established as a foundation. The various genres of New Testament literature are explored, such as gospel writing, letters, and apocalyptic and theological history. Religious motifs from the various genres are selected for deeper analysis, such as justification in the Pauline |
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letters. |
3.00 |
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RS-105 |
Life and Meaning of Jesus |
A portrait of the historical Jesus provides the foundation for the course. From this basis, various theological doctrines are studied, such as the nature of resurrection, explanations of redemption and salvation and the |
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ecumenical implications of Christological statements. |
3.00 |
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RS-111 |
History of Christianity |
The course examines the development of Christianity from after the New Testament period until the present century. It will focus upon the major events, persons, and doctrines that have shaped this development and |
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which also explain the current situation of separated churches within Christianity. |
3.00 |
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RS-112 |
Sacraments and Spirituality |
The relationship between the Christian spiritual life and the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church is examined. The differences between Protestant and Roman Catholic understandings of sacraments are explored for ecumenical implications. The course concludes with the implications of sacramental life for moral decisionmaking |
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3.00 |
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RS-115 |
World Religions |
The six major religions of the world, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Chinese religions are examined in a comparative manner. The course focuses on the historical developments of each religion and their respective treatments of common themes, such as sacred literature, moral behavior, salvation motifs and |
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the role of prophetic figures. |
3.00 |
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RS-120 |
Contemporary Moral Problems |
The basic principles of Christian moral decision-making and their application to current issues are examined. Some contemporary moral issues discussed include sexual behavior, racism, sexism, just war theories, capital |
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punishment, among others. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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contemporary world are treated in an ecumenically sensitive manner. |
3.00 |
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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 examined both in a critical manner and with their ecumenical |
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implications. |
3.00 |
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RS-165 |
Foundations of Christian Sprirtuality |
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Through an examination of the basic tenets of Christian faith, this course proceeds to explore the foundational elements of spirituality within a Christian context. Various themes, movements and figures from the Christian spiritual tradition across the centuries are examined and brought into dialogue with contemporary Christian living 3.00 |
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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 |
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entire corpus of letters traditionally attributed to Paul is studied. |
3.00 |
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