Theological Perspectives
They may be used to fulfill:
a) an upper-division theology requirement for the theology major or minor;
b) the University core requirement for upper-division theology and/or the integrated core discipline (if applicable);
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 psycho-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 encountered in dealing with loss.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or
THE 105,
THE 205
This course examines biblical, theological and philosophical perspectives on the challenges posed by climate change. Global topics may include sacramentality; common good; world hunger; loss of biodiversity and habitat; intrinsic value vs. instrumental value; fairness, justice, and obligation with respect to climate change mitigation and adaptation; climate-related natural disasters; climate migration and refugees.
3
Prerequisites
THE 101 or THE 105, THE 205
Cross Listed Courses
PHL 391
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