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 decision-making . |
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 the role of prophetic figures .
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3.00 |
RS-120 |
Contemporary Moral Problems |
The basic principles of Christian moral decisionmaking and their application to current issues are examined . Some contemporary moral issues discussed include sexual behavior , racism , sexism , just war theories , capital punishment , among others . |
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 contemporary world are treated in an ecumenically sensitive manner . |