Graduate Theology and Religious Studies Course Descriptions

THRS - 600. Science and Method of Theology (4)

A study of the nature of the theological task, its branches, and its methods; examination of faith, revelation, tradition, hermeneutics, and religious language. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 601. Principles and Methods of Biblical Interpretation (4)

A critical mastering of the scientific pursuit of exegesis and its application to Old and New Testament texts. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 631. The Development of Dogma: Christology (4)

Traces the development of Christological doctrine from the apostolic age to the present; emphasis on the Patristic Period and on modern theology. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 643. The Christian Church Through the Ages (4)

A survey of the history of the Church, with focus on men and women, movements and moments of major significance. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 644. Church and Sacraments (4)

A graduate level study of sacraments as worship, faith celebrations of the Christian community, ritual actions. Historical and contemporary treatment of baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, reconciliation, marriage. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 650. Methods and Issues in Moral Theology (4)

Catholic Christian approaches to contemporary moral problems such as life-respect, religious dissent, and conscience formation. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 668. Christian Mystical Classics (4)

A study of Christian spiritual classics of a mystical nature. The investigation will lead the student to appreciate those manifestations of spiritual experience which the mystics have in common and those that differentiate them. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 669. Religions in Dialogue (4)

A study of contemporary faith, art, and culture as it interacts with world traditions and each student's unique religious position. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 695. Special Topics in Theology (3)

Coverage of topics of special and/or current interest. Offered intermittently.

THRS - 696. Directed Reading (1-3)

Written permission of the instructor and dean is required. Offered every semester.

THRS - 697. Graduate Comprehensive Seminar (4)

A personal systematic synthesis of all the courses taken by the student and a practical application of this synthesis to the student's particular area of emphasis.