Theological Perspectives
They may be used to fulfill:
a.) an upper-division theology requirement for the theology major or minor, or
b.) the University core requirement for upper-division theology and/or the integrated core discipline (if applicable), or
c.) a CAS upper-division elective, if and only if a student has previously completed all 9 hours of the University core theology requirement. See University core requirements.
d.) an upper-division requirement in a major other than theology, if allowed by that major. (Students should consult their major advisors.)
This course surveys issues of suffering and death from biblical, systematic, and ethical perspectives of Theology, as well as psyco-social, legal, and ethical perspectives of the health care profession, especially nursing. Focus is on exploring the human experience of loss and the many dimensions of grief employed in dealing with loss.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or
THE 105,
THE 205
A sociological, theological and ethical examination of the institution of marriage. Historical changes over time are discussed along with their moral implications. Issues of gender, love, mate selection, cohabitation, decision making, work, and child rearing are considered along with the moral controversies regarding abortion, divorce, and homosexuality.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or
THE 105,
THE 205. By instructor permission only.
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 481
This course investigates the relationship between theology and science, the science of ecology and the related field of environmental science, the major aspects of our current environmental crisis, the underlying historical and social reasons for this crisis, and current attempts to reformulate Christian theology from the perspective of ecology. This course also explores possible solutions for a sustainable future.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or
THE 105,
THE 205
Cross Listed Courses
ENV 482
This course explores conflict through a biblical, theological, and social scientific lens. Using the biblical text, topical readings, and conflict theory, the course examines intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict, and provides opportunities to explore a variety of conflict mediation and negotiation skills aimed at developing just and transformative relationships for life in a complex world.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or
THE 105,
THE 205
Cross Listed Courses
CST 483
By the first century, instruction in the "art of persuasion" (rhetoric) had become commonplace throughout the Roman Empire, influencing even the writing of the New Testament. This course examines the theories of Greek and Roman rhetoricians and their importance for the interpretation of the New Testament.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or
THE 105, and
THE 205