Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
SEM-215 The Bible as Literature ( 3 ) This course explores the Bible as a work of literature , including its mythical , historical and cultural contexts , using appropriate critical concepts . Readings will be in the major books of the Old and New Testaments ( New Revised Standard Version ). This course focuses on women , one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : women , non-violence , earth , anti-racism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-216 Role of Women in the Graphic Novel ( 3 ) This course examines the roles and representations of women in graphic novels from the comic book archetypes to complex female characters and contemporary authorial voices . This course focuses on women , one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : women , non- violence , earth , antiracism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-217 Conflict & Peace in Science Fiction ( 3 ) This course introduces students to the genre of science fiction literature and its unique ability to examine social , ethical , and cultural issues by placing them outside reality . Students will explore a variety of science fiction works , both literary and film , focusing on issues of non-violence . The speculative nature of the genre allows writers to depict how alternate or future histories deal with issues of violence , conflict , and peace . Can these works offer audiences a new vision of how we might approach these same issues on our home planet ? This is one of the questions we will explore in this course . This course focuses on non-violence , which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Earth , non-violence , women , racism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-218 Women in the Christian Scriptures ( 3 ) This seminar explores the Bible ' s New Testament as a literary and spiritual text , including its mythical , historical , theological , and cultural contexts , using appropriate critical concepts . Readings are in the major books of the New Testament ( New Revised Standard Version ). We will have a particular focus on women of the New Testament and the parts they play in the text , exploring also scholarly research on several related topics . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-315 Personal Finance ( 3 ) This course introduces the student to the subject of personal finance and the importance of financial planning . The course intends to raise student awareness of the many financial challenges that will affect their lives . Proper preparation will be the focus . Key areas of credit management , insurance and retirement planning will be included the topics covered . The course will emphasize the value of short and long-term financial planning . This course focuses on sustainability / earth which is one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : Earth , nonviolence , women , racism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . Prerequisites : ENG-101 ( Required , Previous ).
SEM-316 Wonder Women : Guardians for Galaxy & You ( 3 )
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