Siena Heights University
RST 326
CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY
3
The Christian tradition asserts that God invites us to a new life in the Spirit by which we become emptied of
selfish concerns and increasingly turned lovingly toward God and neighbor. This course explores the Christian
understanding of “spirituality” as described in the Bible, in the writings of mystics and spiritual masters, and as
exemplified in lives of saints and of everyday people.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, or permission
Liberal Arts: Religious Studies
Course is offered: Uncertain
RST 330
SCRIPTURE AND SOCIETY
3
A course designed to allow students to apply methods of scriptural study to particular issues of current interest.
Prerequisite: None
Liberal Arts: Religious Studies
Course is offered: Uncertain
RST 341A-H EXPLORING BIBLICAL LITERATURE
3
Students will explore specific issues within biblical studies-such as the prophets, wisdom literature, the Gospels,
Pauline letters, and biblical archeology. Special attention will be paid to socio-historical contexts of biblical works,
their literary genre, and current methods of interpretation.
Prerequisite: RST 302 or RST 303
Course is offered: Uncertain
RST 359
CATHOLIC LITERATURE
3
This course will focus on issues of Catholic faith and culture as explored in works of literature. The course may
include poetry, fiction, essays, and/or films from a diverse range of geographic locations and historical time
periods. As a result of the course, students will recognize the Catholic imagination in various literary genres and
traditions.
Prerequisite: ENG 102 or ENG 341 or Equivalent
Course is offered: Uncertain
RST 372
METHODS IN TEACHING RELIGION
3
This course will initiate students into the