Siena Heights University
Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : FA 2017
RST 303 INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES 3 Through exploration of the English text of the New Testament students will discover the theological and cultural context of first century faith communities proclaiming Jesus as the Christ . Selected texts and essential concepts of the gospels and letters will be studied using a critical method in light of contemporary scholarship . Prerequisite : Junior or Senior standing or permission Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : WI 2018
RST 305 THEOLOGICAL ETHICS 3 This course will explore the relationship between Christian social ethics and Christian moral development , and how a believer manifests both as foundational for participation in a faith community . Prerequisite : None Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : FA 2017
RST 310 READINGS IN CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY 3 From the Bible to the present day , people of faith have tried to understand everyday life through the lens of their religious beliefs . They have also brought the questions and concerns of their time to their understanding of their faith . This course will assist students in finding connections between faith and life by addressing contemporary issues . Examples of such issues might be the relationship between religion and politics , the new atheism , and liberation theologies . Prerequisite : Junior or Senior standing or permission Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : FA 2018
RST 311 ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY MORALITY 3 This course introduces students to contemporary moral issues concerning such areas as economics , medicine , birth control and population , war and peace-building , and examines guidelines offered by Catholic social teaching regarding these issues . These guidelines are set in dialogue with a range of other approaches and positions regarding these issues . Topics include exploring the distinctions between ethics and law , the value of moral norms and the notion of “ the common good .” Prerequisite : Junior or Senior standing or permission Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : Uncertain
RST 312 CHURCH HISTORY 3 This course will study the history of the church from the Apostolic Age to the present . It will emphasize structure , expansion , worship , theological developments , important persons and movements . Prerequisite : None Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : At one or more Theological Studies centers , but may not be offered at the Adrian campus
RST 313 THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH 3 Students will study the origin , nature , mission , and models of the Church . While exploring the relationship of the Church to the Reign of God emphasis will be given to the development of Ecclesiology since Vatican I and II . Prerequisite : None Liberal Arts : Religious Studies Course is offered : At one or more Theological Studies centers , but may not be offered at the Adrian campus
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