RS-264 |
Theology of Marriage and the Family |
In Roman Catholic understanding , the family is the basic unit of secular society and is also essential to a proper self-understanding of the nature of the church . From biblical , ecclesial and pastoral perspectives , the course reflects upon the gift and challenges of committed love , parenting , widowhood , marriage breakdown and various roles of lay ministry . The church annulment process is examined , as are various pre-marriage preparation programs . |
3.00 |
RS-299 |
Selected Topics in Religion |
This course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary based on student / faculty interest . The topic , course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration . There are no prerequisites . |
RS-437 |
Special Topics |
Specialized topics , not covered in the range of topics above are chosen by a professor for presentation on an ad hoc basis . |
RS-439 |
Independent Study |
Qualified students may request an independent study in |
areas not covered by existing courses . Initial permission |
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from the faculty member and from the chairperson of |
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the humanities division and Vice President for Academic |
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Affairs is required . |
RS-531 |
Bioethics |
This course grounds its ethical foundation on the Judeo- Christian understanding of sanctity of life . Ethical principles and practices of decision-making , as influenced by the Roman Catholic moral tradition , are applied to specific medical-moral questions . |