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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:

  • Friday, July 4, 2008

SEMESTER BROCHURES
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Click here to download "The Green Book" which provides course descriptions and requirements.

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:

  • BS600     Orientation to Biblical Studies

  • BS563     The Book of Job
  • MT/SP528 Violence, Vengeance and Virtue
  • PT/ST546 Miracles in the Judeo-Christian Tradition
  • SP516     Saints and Their Practices
  • SP607     God, Creation and the Spiritual Life
  • TH601     Introduction to Theological Study, Research &  Writing

STUDY TOUR:

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 Theology.

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

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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