Theology
Degrees and Certificates
Classes
THL8090 : Themes In Fundamental Theology
Specialized treatment of a particular area in this field; see Department announcements.
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3THL8100 : The Bible and Archaeology
Survey of archaeology and the cultural contexts of peoples and places depicted in the Bible; explanation of archaeological methodology and history of excavations in the ancient Near East and the Holy Land; examination of discoveries related to the Bible.
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3THL8110 : Themes in Pentateuch
An examination of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, with emphasis on the theology of Deuteronomy as the interpretive framework of the history of Israelite and Judean peoples. Relevant ancient near Eastern beliefs and customs which appear in the Pentateuchal tradition will also be considered.
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3THL8120 : Themes in Prophets
The Hebrew Prophets' involvement in the political and ethical proglems of their day; their awareness of Divine Presence in history; the impact of the prophetic personality and its relevancy for our time.
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3THL8130 : Themes in Wisdom Literature
An investigation of the Jewish Wisdom literature and the importance of its thought patterns for early and contemporary Christian theology.
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3THL8140 : Themes in Topics -Hebrew Bible
Specialized treatment of a particular area in this field; see Department announcements.
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3THL8150 : Themes in Johannine Literature
The Gospel, Epistles and Apocalypse of John, and their main theological themes. Emphasis on the theology of the Word and the passion, death and resurrection accounts.
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3THL8160 : Themes in Pauline Literature
The theological themes of the Pauline corpus: faith, Christology, Soteriology, Eschatology.
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3THL8170 : Themes in Synoptic Gospels
The historical-critical and contemporary literary approaches to the Gospels; the theologies of Mark, Matthew and Luke.
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3THL8200 : Christology
New Testament Christologies; concilar interpretations of Jesus and overview of subsequent theological tradition. Contemporary issues.
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3THL8210 : Ecclesiology
The origins and development of the Ecclesia: discipleship, ministry, mission, teaching; developing a vision for the third millennium.
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3THL8250 : Christian Eschatology
Biblical eschatology: prophetic and apocalyptic; Jesus and the symbol, Kingdom of God; later theologies of history; hope for history and hope for life eternal.
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3THL8260 : Christian Doctrine of God
A critical corrective of the long hegemony of philosophical theology through the contemporary emphasis on God's Self-disclosure in the Hebrew Scriptures, and definitively, in Jesus of Nazareth; current responses to modern and contemporary critiques of theism; the contributions of transcendental Thomism, process theology, and political theology. Retrieval of the doctrine of the Trinity.
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3THL8270 : Christian Anthropology
A systematic exploration of the Christian tradition on the structure of human existence: biblical images of the human; grace and salvation in Augustinian and Thomistic anthropologies; retrieval of the communal dimensions of personhood and salvation.
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3THL8310 : Sources of Christ Theol Ethics
Examination of classical and contemporary Roman Catholic and Protestant figures and approaches to theological ethics; interpreting and using sources such as scripture, tradition, secular disciplines of knowledge, and experience in moral reasoning and argument.
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3THL8320 : Catholic Theological Ethics
Review and assessment of Catholic moral tradition; includes particular attention to post-Vatican II developments, currently contested moral questions, and pressing needs for future Catholic theological ethics.
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3THL8330 : Themes in Ethics of Life&Death
Course addresses ethical and moral issues related to life and death.
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3THL8350 : Ethics Among The Disciplines
Consideration of particular ethical issues with explicit attention to the intersections between Christian moral reflection and other disciplines of inquiry, which may include philosophy, literature, and the natural and social sciences.
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3THL8360 : Catholic Sexual Ethics
Consideration of the relation between sex, discipleship, and the imago dei. Application of the Catholic tradition to contemporary questions of sexual controversy with special attention to Thomistic approaches to natural law and virtue theory.
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3THL8370 : Christ Ethics & 21st Century
The meaning and implications of social justice for individuals, collectives, nations, and the environment. Issues considered include, among others: global poverty, globalization, war and peace, environmental ethics.
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3THL8380 : Ethics In Liberation Context
Critical and emancipatory approaches to Christian ethics in, e.g., liberation theologies, feminist ethics, and emergent contextual theologies among peoples and internationally.
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3THL8410 : Topics in Ancient Christianity
Course in Christian historical theology or church history; focus is on particular issues, challenges or persons as illustrative of the time or area bracket.
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3THL8420 : Topics in Med&EarlyMod History
Course in Christian historical theology or church history; focus is on particular issues, challenges or persons as illustrative of the time or area bracket.
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3THL8430 : Topics in Eastern Christianity
Course in Christian historical theology or church history; focus is on particular issues, challenges or persons as illustrative of the time or area bracket.
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3THL8440 : Topics in Modern Christianity
Course in Christian historical theology or church history; focus is on particular issues, challenges or persons as illustrative of the time or area bracket.
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3THL8450 : Topics in Amer. Christianity
Course in Christian historical theology or church history; focus is on particular issues, challenges or persons as illustrative of the time or area bracket.
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3THL8460 : Topics in Augustinian Thought
Course in Christian historical theology or church history; study of continuation and adaptation of Augustine's thought by his interpreters.
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3THL8495 : Topics in Church History
Themes in Christian historical theology or church history; see Department announcements.
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3THL8520 : Augustinian Spirituality
Augustinian spirituality. Restriction: Approval of Instructor.
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4.5THL8530 : Themes in Spirituality of Care
Course addresses themes in the field of spirituality with a particular focus on ministries that reach directly into the primary social structures and institutions of our society.
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3THL8540 : Creativty in Contemplativ Life
Survey of practices of contemplative prayers, interior movement of God's Spirit, contemplative seeing and listening. Engagement of creative arts to express experiences of spirituality. Discussion of the different ways of coming to know and understand the movements of God's Spirit.
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3THL8600 : Topics in Ecum&Interrel Dialog
The ideal of ecumenism; factors in its realization; the emergence of religious dialogue in a pluralistic world.
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3THL8701 : Theological Pedagogy
Seminar for students simultaneously enrolled in Graduate Student Teaching.
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3THL8702 : Contextual Education
Seminar for students simultaneously enrolled in Graduate Student Teaching.
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3THL8703 : Teaching Practicum
Independent teaching with supervision and mentorship during Classroom Apprenticeship 2.
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3THL8705 : Graduate Student Teaching
Teaching and observation under actual classroom conditions. Open to students enrolled in a Religious/Theological Education Seminar.
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0THL8801 : Contextual Theologies
Seminar on the characteristics of theological discourse that is informed by the concerns, questions, and demands arising from particular communities and particular cultural milieus.
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1.5THL8802 : Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Seminar exploring the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian ministry and the vocation and charisms of lay ecclesial ministers.
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1.5THL8803 : Intro to Counseling Skills
Seminar introducing the basics of effective and ethically responsible pastoral care and counseling skills.
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1.5THL8804 : Intercultural Competencies
Seminar focusing on cultural competencies for pastoral care, worship, and community development in the multi-cultural contexts of North-American society.
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1.5THL8820 : Themes in Pastoral Ministry
Specialized treatment of a particular area in this field; see Department announcements.
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3THL8881 : Ministry Field Education 1
Supervised field experience in an approved setting. Students are mentored by approved practicum supervisors and approved site supervisors. Course participation serves to deepen student understanding of their field experience and ministerial identity.
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1.5THL8882 : Ministry Field Education 2
Supervised field experience in an approved setting. Students are mentored by approved practicum supervisors and approved site supervisors. Course participation serves to deepen student understanding of their field experience and ministerial identity.
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1.5THL8883 : Ministry Field Education 3
Supervised field experience in an approved setting. Students are mentored by approved practicum supervisors and approved site supervisors. Course participation serves to deepen student understanding of their field experience and ministerial identity.
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1.5THL8884 : Ministry Field Education 4
Supervised field experience in a approved setting. Students are mentored by approved practicum supervisors and approved site supervisors. Course participation serves to deepen student understanding of their field experience and ministerial identity.
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1.5THL9010 : Foundation SYS
Examination of basic questions and research methods in fundamental and systematic theology. Special attention to the relationships between faith and culture.
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3THL9020 : Foundation BIB
Examination of basic questions and research methods in biblical studies. Special attention to the relationships between faith and culture
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3THL9030 : Foundation SPI
Examination of basic questions and research methods in spirituality studies. Special attention to the relationships between faith and culture.
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3THL9040 : Foundation ETH
Examination of basic questions and research methods in Christian ethics. Special attention to the relationships between faith and culture.
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3THL9100 : THM: Biblical THL
Doctoral program. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9110 : THM: Johannine Tradition
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD program.
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3THL9120 : THM: Pauline Tradition
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements.
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3THL9130 : THM: Synoptic Gospels
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approvalof PhD Program.
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3THL9140 : THM: Pentateuch
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9150 : THM: Prophetic Tradition
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9160 : THM: Psalms
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of the PhD Program.
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3THL9170 : THM: Wisdom Literature
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9200 : THM: Systematic THL
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students needs approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9210 : Themes in Theology of God
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9260 : Themes in Christology
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9270 : Themes in Ecclesiology
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9300 : THM: Christian Ethics
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9310 : THM: Racism
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9320 : THM: Economic Ethics
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approvalof PhD Program.
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3THL9340 : THM: Christian Environ Ethics
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approvalof PhD Program.
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3THL9343 : THM: Moral Philosophy & Ethics
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9350 : Ethics of Higher Education
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9360 : THM: Political THL
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9370 : THM: Christian Sexual Ethics
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approvalof PhD Program.
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3THL9400 : THM:Augustinian THL Tradition
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. non-THL students need approval of PHD Program.
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3THL9410 : THM:Modern & Contemporary THL
Doctorial seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field. See program announcements. non-THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9420 : THM:Medival THL
Doctoral Seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non-THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9430 : THM:Early Christian THL
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9440 : THM:Reformation&Early Mdrn THL
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9450 : THM:Global Christianities
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9460 : THM:Eastern Christianity
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9470 : THM:Catholicism
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approvalof PhD Program.
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3THL9500 : THM: Spirituality
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9510 : THM: Ancient/Patristic Spirit
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9520 : THM: Medieval Spirituality
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9530 : THM: Early Modern Spirituality
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9540 : THM:(Post) Modern Spirituality
Doctoral seminar. Treatment of a particular issue in the field; see Program announcements. Non-THL students need approval of PhD Program.
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3THL9930 : Dissertation Colloquium
Dissertation defense—a meeting with the dissertation board and the student, with a presentation and discussion of the dissertation.