Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
RS-112 |
Sacraments and Spirituality |
3 |
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 . |
|
RS-115 |
World Religions |
3 |
This course considers the major religions of the world , including both Eastern and Western traditions , in a comparative manner . Attention is given to historical developments within each religion , internal diversities within religions , the ways religions both shape and are shaped by the experiences and histories of individuals , communities , nations and regions , and the ways religions make use of the artistic and cultural symbols of their times and contexts . |
|
RS-120 |
Contemporary Moral Problems |
3 |
RS-147 |
Christian Faith |
3 |
RS-160 |
Religions in America |
3 |
RS-165 |
Foundations of Christian Sprirtuality |
3 |
The basic principles of ethical decision-making from an interdisciplinary religious perspective and their application to current issues are examined . Some contemporary moral issues discussed include gender , race , and class , among others . 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 .
This course focuses on the diverse traditions and history of religious debate that have contributed to understandings of American culture , social structures , and identity . Major themes may include : colonialism and conquest , Native American religious tradition and subjugation , religion and immigration , religion and oppression , religion and liberation , religion and gender , religion and racial identity , religion and sexuality , religious pluralism , religion and science , religious rights and freedoms , and the intersection between religious and national identities .
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