TH 101 Religion and Human Experience
A study of the dynamics of human experience and the religious understanding of God as mystery. The course also explores the human experience of grace, love, prayer, sin, and salvation. 3 credits

TH 1001 Theological Method
This course introduces the theology major to the history of the development of theological thought and method. The course will demonstrate the ongoing dialogue between revelation, tradition, history, and experience. In this course the student will learn the vocabulary unique to theological studies, will become aware of the essential concepts and doctrines that shape Christian Theology and will become familiar with the major theologians who shaped and articulated those concepts and doctrines. This course is required of all theology majors. 1 credit

TH 1002 Theological Hermeneutics
This course introduces the theology major to theories of interpretation as they apply to divine revelation. This course will survey a variety of hermeneutical theories, including oral and written, verbal and non-verbal, biblical and ecclesial, traditional, and contemporary. Students will be introduced to the key proponents, concepts, and methods of Christian hermeneutics and will develop the skills to apply their interpretive skills to the texts as well as beyond texts. This course is required of all Theology majors. 1 credit

TH 1003 Moral Methods
This course is designed to introduce the theology major to the complexities of moral reasoning from a theological perspective by examining the various methods used for moral decision-making. The course draws on traditional understandings of morality as well as contemporary methods and issues that continue to challenge moral reasoning. The student will be introduced to the unique terminology, the major developments and the key theologians of moral theology. This course is required of all theology majors. 1 credit

TH 1004 Contemporary Theology
This course is designed to introduce the theology major to key contemporary themes, issues, and theologians. The development of technology, the call for globalization, the interdisciplinary quality of contemporary theology, the threat of war and ecological fragility and the radical pluralism of post-modernity demand new theological responses. In this course students will learn how to interpret the contemporary world theologically, will articulate contemporary issues for theological refl ection and discussion, and will employ the Christian tradition of theological imagination, dipping into the deep well of tradition in order to write and speak God-language for the present and future. This course is required of all theology majors. 1 credit

TH 131 Introduction to the Old Testament
An introduction to the Old Testament as a religious document of ancient Israel. The major themes introduced are: Revelation, inspiration, interpretation, salvation history, and the importance of contemporary scholarship for understanding the historical, linguistic, cultural, literary, and religious contexts of the various books. 3 credits

TH 132 Introduction to the New Testament
A study of the New Testament with special emphasis on the experience of the early Christian communities that produced the epistles and the gospels. 3 credits

TH 140 Dynamics of Faith
Examination of personal faith experiences in light of tradition and theological refl ection. 3 credits

TH 141 The God Question Today
A study of contemporary images and concepts of God, particularly those that can be related to the Jewish and Christian experience. 3 credits

TH 143 The Church as a Developing Community
A consideration of biblical, historical, and theological questions on the Church. 3 credits

TH 147 Myth, Symbol, and Sacrament
This course examines the dynamics of the revelation of God and the sacred through the unique language of myth and symbol and the experience of sacrament. 3 credits

TH 151 Search for Human Values
An introduction to Christian Moral Theology, including both Catholic and Protestant traditions, biblical and ecclesial foundations, historical development, and contemporary relevance. 3 credits

TH 156 Love, Marriage and Family
Exploration of the human values in marriage, love, and family from a Christian perspective. Biblical, systematic, ethical and pastoral approach. 3 credits

TH 160 History of Christianity
A study of the development of Christianity from its beginning until the present. Course conceived as an ecumenical experience. 3 credits

TH 167 Christianity and American Society
An exploration of the relationship between Christianity and the American experiment. Historical, theological, cultural, political, and sociological questions will be addressed pertaining to this relationship. 3 credits

TH 190 Major World Religions
A theological approach to Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam with a particular emphasis on the prospects of dialogue between Christianity and the other major religions. 3 credits

TH 195 The Problem of Suffering
This course explores an understanding of God as love and compassion, as well as the crucial human questions that arise in the face of radical suffering. 3 credits

TH 221 Women and Religion
An exploration of the religious experiences of women and the expectations placed on women by churches. The course will discover women’s place as participants in the believing and ministering community. 3 credits

TH 232 The Four Gospels
A study of the literary and theological characteristics of each of the four gospels as four faith portraits of the early Christian church and their experience of Jesus of Nazareth. 3 credits

TH 236 Pauline Thought
Consideration of Paul as the first great Christian theologian highlighting the principal themes in his writing. 3 credits

TH 241 Jesus the Human Face of God
An examination of the historical, developmental, and contemporary theological issues concerning Jesus of Nazareth. 3 credits

TH 250 Religion and Science
An introduction to the relationship between religion and science, including the history of that relationship, developments in methodologies, areas of difference and convergence, and contemporary and future possibilities. 3 credits

TH 310 Special Topics
A very focused course on a particular theological topic. Designed specifi cally for theology majors/minors, theology/psychology majors. Open to all majors with adequate background. 3 credits

TH 330 Prophets of the Old Testament
A study of the major and minor prophetical books of the Old Testament with emphasis on their theological and ethical teachings. 3 credits

TH 352 Contemporary Moral Problems
Exploration of the basic principles of Christian moral decision making. This survey of major moral problems includes Christian perspectives on human sexuality, the value of human life raised by the medical profession, and issues of social justice. 3 credits

TH 400 Independent Study Variable credit

TH 447 Contemporary Christian Theology
An introduction to the essential Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Students examine methodology in contemporary Christian Systematic Theology. Students also explore the signifi cance of the so-called political theologies: liberation, feminist, and African American. The course also provides an in-depth contemporary investigation into traditional concerns such as God, creation, nature and grace, Jesus Christ, the Trinity, revelation, and the church. Senior level. Requires departmental approval. 3 credits

TH 449 Modern Catholicism
An intensive study of post-Vatican II Catholicism and contemporary Catholic theologians. 3 credits TH 482 Theological Spirituality A consideration of theology as the basis for a mature Christian spirituality for today. This course also investigates the recent rediscovery that spiritual writings are a source for theological speculation. 3 credits