005 - LIVING OUR FAITH   1.0 credit 
This course is designed to provide students with the basic teachings of the Catholic faith, and to help them understand how those teachings and practices help them grow in love of God, self, and others. Students will come to understand that the Catholic Church is a community of people who believe in the reality of God and shape their lives accordingly. Graduation requirement. PREREQUISITE: Freshman standing.

001 - HEBREW / CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE   1.0 credit 
In this course students will examine biblical roots as their ancestors’ paths are traced from their early understanding of God through their deepening appreciation of God’s salvation, be introduced to Jesus the Christ, and learn how Jesus came to fulfill the Hebrew expectations for the Messiah. In this course connections will be made between the faith journeys of our ancestors and a student’s faith journey and relate to modern-day issues within the Catholic Church and the world. Graduation requirement. PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.

075 - BIBLICAL THEMES IN LITERATURE  0.5 credit 
This course will examine major life themes found both in the Bible and modern or contemporary literature. Some of the themes that will be discussed are love, forgiveness, journey of the hero, conflict, and salvation, amongst others. Students will read The Gospel of John, a selection of short stories, poetry as well as selected novels. The purpose of this course is to gain an appreciation for life themes that have been present since the beginning of civilization and are still relevant today. This course will seek to find answers to humanity’s struggles and rejoice in humanity’s triumphs. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing.

041 - WORLD RELIGIONS   0.5 credit 
This course introduces the student to the major religious traditions of the world. Course includes a rationale for studying world religions and cultures, a brief overview of ancient religions, indigenous religions and contemporary religions. Study will focus on the major founders (where applicable), beliefs, scriptures, practices, and ethics of the traditions as well as contemporary issues, and interfaith dialogue around common issues of concern to the traditions. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing.

031 - CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY   0.5 credit 
Spirituality represents a calling and longing that all people experience. Independent of personal religious beliefs, each of us desires to live a life of purpose, meaning, and personal fulfillment. This class will explore the many paths to finding and following God. Christian thought and tradition offer the opportunity to examine the lives of those who have responded to God’s call to become holy examples of discipleship and love. We will study and reflect on the writings of influential spiritual leaders who discerned, often through trial and error, God’s plan for their lives. In addition, we will focus on the call to live a life that matters through our relationships with God, self and others. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing.

065 – CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE   0.5 credit 
In this course students will examine scriptural writings related to themes such as diversity, gender, economics and non-violence in an attempt to help them think about and discuss how these themes are still very much part of our world today. Students will also explore how the Gospel message of justice and liberation, as expressed in Catholic Social Teaching, continues to challenge them to respond. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing.

051 - MORALITY AND ETHICS  0.5 credit 
This course is designed to help students understand and evaluate their own personal morality through prayer experiences, reflection and class discussions. Students will critically examine contemporary ethical issues such as lying, cheating, teen sex, abortion, euthanasia and the death penalty in light of the Catholic faith, Scripture and the inherent dignity of the human person. Graduation requirement. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing.

006 - CHURCH HISTORY  0.5 credit 
“Foundations of Church History” is a Theology course that will examine the individuals and major events that have shaped the Catholic Church. Students will explore the roots of Catholic doctrines as well as the evolution of thought in the Church. By looking at the past, we will better understand the present. PREREQUISITE: Junior or Senior standing.

037 – ACCELERATED THEOLOGY: PHILOSOPHY OF THEOLOGY   1.0 credit 
An historical and methodological overview of philosophical themes and concepts important in the study of religion and Christian theology, with emphasis on the modern and contemporary periods. The main objectives of the course are to become familiar with important philosophical figures, issues, and methods, and to gain an appreciation of the relation of these to a variety of contemporary approaches in theological study.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing; Department approval.