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RS-256
Christian Feminism
The course examines the emergent Christian feminist movement in the churches and it examines the implications of feminist theology for all persons in the churches today , both in a critical and an appreciative manner .
3.00
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 .
3.00
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 .
3.00
RS-439
Independent Study
Qualified students may request an independent study in areas not covered by existing courses . Initial permission from the faculty member and from the chairperson of the humanities division and Vice President for Academic Affairs is required .
3.00