Semester
Information
Summer 2008: GENERAL INFORMATION
The Summer 2008 term begins on Monday, June 9, 2008 and
ends on Thursday, July 17, 2008. Most summer classes meet twice per week.
No classes will be held on:
SEMESTER BROCHURES
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
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SUMMER 2008 CLASS SCHEDULE
Note these abbreviations: PR = prerequisite;
CR = co-requisite; PR/CR = either a prerequisite or a co-requisite.
Co-requisites may be taken either at the same time as or before the
course listed. Prerequisites and co-requisites may be waived only with
the permission of the dean and the instructor.
SUMMER EXPLORATIONS IN THEOLOGY
COURSES
The following courses have no prerequisites:
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July 18-28, 2008
H/MT/SP669
Courage and
Conviction in Christian France
Dr. Michael Gorman
A study trip to visit
the cities of Paris, Mont St. Michel, Chartres, Abbaye de Fontenay,
Beaune, Cluny, Taize, Lyon, Le Chambon, Annecy, Geneva and others.
PR/CR=none.
Trip price:$3999.
Special tuition: $325 per credit; $275 audit; $225 senior/alum
audit. Fulfills SP or second H or MT requirement for M.A. in
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MONDAY ONLY
5:30-9:20 p.m.
BS635
5:30-9:20 p.m.
BS635
THE GOSPELS AND JESUS
Dr.
Jorgenson
A literary and
theological analysis of the four Gospels in the context of their
relationship to early Christian communities and the modern quest for
the historical Jesus. PR/CR = BS600, TH601
WEDNESDAY ONLY
5:30-9:20 p.m.
PT/ST/546/746
MIRACLES IN THE
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITION
Dr. Fosarelli
An exploration of criteria that define
various events as miraculous; scientific, philosophical, and
theological arguments for and against miracles in the Old and New
Testaments, as well as miracles in other world religions. PR/CR=
none for PT/ST546; PR/CR = TH601 for PT/ST746
Monday/Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
MT600
FUNDAMENTALS OF THEOLOGICAL ETHICS
Dr. Weiss
An examination of the basic theological and philosophical foundations
of Christian morality, exploring various approaches to moral
development, moral discernment, and the moral life. PR/CR = TH601.
This course ends on July 2.
4:00-5:50 p.m.
BS563/763
THE BOOK OF JOB
Dr. Vicchio
A careful look at the book of Job and its historical, cultural,
literary, and religious contexts, with attention to the history of
interpretation. PR = NONE FOR BS563; PR = BS600, TH601 FOR BS763.
5:30-7:20 p.m.
PT723
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & THE FAITH COMMUNITY
Dr. Culbertson
A study of alcoholism and other drug dependencies, their general
characteristics, and behavioral patterns, with attention to pastoral
and clinical perspectives. PR = TH601.
6:00-7:20 p.m.
BS600
ORIENTATION TO BIBLICAL STUDIES
Dr. Edwards
An introduction to the goals and methods of academic biblical studies,
with attention to the varieties of biblical literature, tools for
research, and methods of exegesis. This is a two-credit course. PR/CR
= NONE.
6:00-7:50 p.m.
ST722
THEOLOGIES OF SALVATION & ATONEMENT
Dr. Sutherland
A survey of Christian teaching about salvation and the atonement and
their implications for ministry, considering questions of God’s
justice or punishment, living morally, and victory over sin, death,
and evil. PR = TH601, ST601.
7:30-9:20 p.m.
PT741
MINISTRY WITH FAMILIES
Dr. Richardson
An examination of theological and sociological perspectives on the
contemporary family, as well as strategies for ministry with families
as systems in everyday life, transitions, and grief. PR/CR = TH601.
7:30-9:20 p.m.
TH601
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGICAL STUDY, RESEARCH & WRITING
Mrs. Reisinger
An introduction to the study of theology, including a survey of its
major disciplines, review of research-paper techniques, and
hands-on-experience with the tools and methods of theological research
and writing. PR = NONE.
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Tuesday/Thursday
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
BS760
FIRST CORINTHIANS
Dr. Gorman
An introduction to the apostle Paul and a close reading of 1
Corinthians, examining historical, literary, rhetorical, and
theological aspects of the
text and its contemporary significance. PR = BS600, TH601.
Fulfills the requirement for a course on Paul. This course ends
on July 3.
5:30-7:20 p.m.
MT/SP528/728
VIOLENCE, VENGEANCE & VIRTUE
Dr. Fosarelli
An exploration of the human capacity for violence, the role that
religious and social traditions play in how persons respond to
violence, and
virtuous alternatives to vengeful responses to a violent act.
PR/CR = NONE FOR MT/SP528; PR/CR = TH601 FOR MT/SP728.
5:30-8:20 p.m.
SP516/716
SAINTS & THEIR SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Dr. Thomas
An examination of spiritual practices advocated by
representative saints that are models for devotion and renewal,
e.g.: meditation (Benedict),
solitude (Anthony), journaling (Julian), discernment (Ignatius),
contemplation (Merton), forgiveness (Mandela). PR = NONE FOR
SP516; PR =
TH601 FOR SP 716. Fulfills the SP requirement for the M.A. in
Theology. This course ends on July 3.
7:30-9:20 p.m.
ES740
ECUMENICAL RELATIONS
Dr. Brannan
An exploration of the history of ecumenism among Christian
denominations, ecumenical statements, and the practicalities of
ecumenical
understanding and cooperation. PR = TH601.
7:30-9:20 p.m.
H/MT703
THE LIFE & WRITINGS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Dr. Hunt
An historical, theological, and socio-cultural analysis of the
life and writings of Martin Luther King, Jr., with particular
focus on the implications
of King’s work for the contemporary church and society. PR =
TH601.
THURSDAY ONLY
5:30-9:20 p.m.
SP607
GOD, CREATION & THE SPIRITUAL LIFE
Dr. Fisher & Sr. Rose Mary Dougherty
An exploration of the ways in which we can experience God’s
presence in daily life and in God’s creation by weaving together
biblical imagery
and scientific understanding of God’s activity in the world. PR
= NONE.
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7:05-8:55 p.m.
TH601
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGICAL STUDY, RESEARCH & WRITING
Dr. Burnett |
An
introduction to the study of theology, including a survey of its major
disciplines, review of research-paper techniques, and
hands-on-experience with the tools and methods of theological research
and writing. PR = NONE.
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