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TE 631 - Elementary Mathematics Methods and Management (3.00 cr.)
Explores the acquisition of knowledge for teaching and learning mathematics using a variety of methods. Consideration is given to the selection and organization of content. Other topics considered include the methods and techniques associated with national and state standards for mathematics education at the elementary level, the management of the mathematics classroom, the use of technology, meeting the needs of diverse learners, and differentiating instruction.
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 632 - Elementary Science Methods and Management (2.00 cr.)
Explores the acquisition of knowledge for teaching and learning science using a variety of methods. Consideration is given to the selection and organization of content, as well as the methods and the techniques associated with national and state standards for science education at the elementary level, the management of the science classroom, the use of technology, meeting the needs of diverse learners, and differentiating instruction.
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 633 - Elementary Social Studies Methods and Management (2.00 cr.)
Explores the acquisition of knowledge for teaching and learning social studies using a variety of methods. Consideration is given to the selection and organization of content, as well as the methods and techniques associated with national and state standards for social studies education at the elementary level, management of the social studies classroom, use of technology, meeting the needs of diverse learners, and differentiating instruction.
Sessions Typically Offered: Summer
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 641 - Internship II Seminar: Elementary/Middle/Secondary (1.00 cr.)
Provides support and a forum for discussing concerns during the student teaching experience. In addition, topics of importance to the pre-service teacher are presented. These include classroom management techniques, dimensions of learning, alternate forms of assessment, interviewing techniques, resume writing, job application, and the process for applying for certification. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 653 or TE 654 or TE 655 or TE 656 or TE 657 or TE 658 or TE 659 or TE 660 or TE 680 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 645 - Internship I: Art (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 646 - Internship I: Music (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 647 - Internship I: French (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 648 - Internship I: Spanish (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 649 - Internship I: English (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 650 - Internship I : Social Studies (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 651 - Internship I: Science (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 652 - Internship I: Mathematics (Secondary) (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required for the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day (or two half days) per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 653 - Internship II: English (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between a middle and a high school placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 649 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 654 - Internship II: Social Studies (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between a middle and a high school placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 650 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 655 - Internship II: Science (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between a middle and a high school placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 651 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 656 - Internship II: Mathematics (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between a middle and a high school placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 652 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 657 - Internship II: Spanish (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between an elementary and a secondary placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 648 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 658 - Internship II: French (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between an elementary and a secondary placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 647 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 659 - Internship II: Art (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between an elementary and a secondary placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 645 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 660 - Internship II: Music (Secondary) (5.00 cr.)
The second phase of the internship where interns continue to translate academic theory into practice in a professional development school (PDS). This phase of the internship lasts the entire semester and is split between an elementary and a secondary placement. Interns teach under the supervision of Loyola PDS coordinators and experienced mentor teachers. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 646 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 664 - Qualitative Approaches to Urban Education (3.00 cr.)
Examines various qualitative approaches to urban education including participant observation, informal interviews, life history, and archival research. Encourages learning about the contributions and limitations of qualitative inquiry through a series of assignments based upon firsthand experiences completed in the local Baltimore community. Completion of a major project is required.
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies
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TE 670 - Teacher Research and Inquiry (3.00 cr.)
Investigates aspects of action research including choosing a topic to study, examining ethical issues, planning and implementing methodologies, conducting a literature review, becoming a reflective practitioner, and analyzing data.
Concurrent Requisite: TE 645 or TE 646 or TE 647 or TE 648 or TE 649 or TE 650 or TE 651 or TE 652 or TE 658 or TE 659 or TE 660 or TE 679 or TE 683 or TE 684 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 671 - Special Topics in Education (3.00 cr.)
Examines one or more issues in education including urban education, teaching bilingual learners, involving families in their children's education, and gender specific issues and solutions. Relevant topics are explored using case studies, current research materials, and classroom experiences. Depending on the needs of the topic, part of the class may be field-based. May be repeated twice for credit with different topics.
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring/Summer
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 679 - Internship I: Elementary (1.00 cr.)
The first phase of the 100-day internship required by the state of Maryland takes place in a professional development school (PDS) one full day per week, for approximately 16 weeks, under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 680 - Internship II: Elementary (5.00 cr.)
In this second phase of the MSDE-required internship, students practice teach full-time for a minimum of 16 weeks under the supervision of a mentor teacher and a Loyola PDS coordinator. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 679 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 641 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 681 - Professional Growth Experience I: Seminar (1.00 cr.)
Provides support and a forum for discussing elements of effective teaching, including an introduction to lesson planning and implementation, learning activities, introductory portfolio development, and questioning strategies. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 683 or TE 684 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 682 - Professional Growth Experience II: Seminar (1.00 cr.)
Provides support and a forum for discussing elements of effective teaching, including designing lessons to promote critical and creative thinking, planning and implementation of strategies for diverse learners, completion of the teaching portfolio, and several questioning practicums. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 685 or TE 686 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 683 - Professional Growth Experience I: Elementary (2.00 cr.)
During this internship, a Professional Growth Team is formed to determine appropriate direction for individualized professional growth for the candidate as a teacher. The team is comprised of supervisory/mentoring personnel at the candidate's school and Loyola supervisory personnel. This team observes the candidate and confers on appropriate goals and projects for the second phase of the internship experience. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 , TE 681 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 684 - Professional Growth Experience I: Secondary/Middle (2.00 cr.)
During this internship, a Professional Growth Team is formed to determine appropriate direction for individualized professional growth for the candidate as a teacher. The team is comprised of supervisory/mentoring personnel at the candidate's school and Loyola supervisory personnel. This team observes the candidate and confers on appropriate goals and projects for the second phase of the internship experience. Pass/Fail
Concurrent Requisite: TE 670 , TE 681 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 685 - Professional Growth Experience II: Elementary (2-3.00 cr.)
The professional growth team assembled during TE 683 provides feedback to the candidate on the areas identified for growth within the professional growth plan, as well as on general teaching expertise. The internship culminates with the presentation of the professional growth project selected by the candidate with input from the professional growth team. Successful presentation of this project constitutes successful completion of the internship experience. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 683
Concurrent Requisite: TE 682 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TE 686 - Professional Growth Experience II: Secondary/Middle (2-3.00 cr.)
The professional growth team assembled during TE 684 provides feedback to the candidate on areas identified for growth within the professional growth plan, as well as on general teaching expertise. The internship culminates with the presentation of the professional growth project selected by the candidate with input from the professional growth team. Successful presentation of this project constitutes successful completion of the internship experience. A field study fee is charged. Pass/Fail
Prerequisite: TE 684 .
Concurrent Requisite: TE 682 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Annually
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TH 600 - Old Testament Survey (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to the content of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament (the Torah, prophets, writings, and Deuterocanonical books) and to the history of its interpretation, including scholarly approaches since the rise of historical criticism.
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TH 601 - New Testament Survey (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to the text of the New Testament, as well as a variety of historical concerns related to Second Temple Judaism and the Greco-Roman worlds in which the story of the New Testament is set and from which its text emerges.
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TH 602 - Prophets and Prophecy (3.00 cr.)
Biblical stories about prophets, as well as the works of the classical or "writing" prophets are examined. Students are introduced to the roles of Israelite prophets in the light of ancient Near-Eastern prophecy in general, and to the role of prophetic preaching in the development of Israelite religious thought. Examination of prophetic books includes the study of prophetic poetry; the historical contexts in which prophets spoke; the theological perspectives of each prophetic work; and the ways in which Old Testament prophecy is taken up in the proclamation of the New Testament.
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TH 603 - Genesis and Exodus in the History of Interpretation (3.00 cr.)
A close study of the first two books of the Bible-from the story of creation, through the covenants with Abraham and all of Israel on Mount Sinai-by means of the study of their history of interpretation from the New Testament to the patristic writers, through to contemporary literary approaches.
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TH 604 - Old Testament Texts in Hebrew (3.00 cr.)
Selected Old Testament texts in Hebrew are closely examined. The course seeks to build on the language skills students have developed in order to introduce more advanced exegetical, linguistic, and text critical skills.
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TH 605 - Jesus and the Gospels (3.00 cr.)
This course is devoted to learning how to read and analyze the gospels and their portrayal of Jesus. The Gospels are both narrative accounts of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as well as historical artifacts of early Christianity. The course reflects on both of these aspects of the Gospels.
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TH 606 - The Life and Writings of Saint Paul (3.00 cr.)
This course is devoted to learning how to read and analyze the letters of Paul. The arguments in Paul's letters are often subtle, couched in an idiom and rhetoric that is often more foreign to us than we might think, and engage different issues from what one might normally expect. Second, there is more secondary literature on Paul than almost any other figure in the history of the world. Students are introduced to some significant pieces of scholarly literature related to the texts being read.
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TH 607 - New Testament Texts in Greek (3.00 cr.)
Selected New Testament texts in Greek are closely examined. The course seeks to build on the language skills students have developed in order to introduce more advanced exegetical, linguistic, and text critical skills.
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TH 608 - Ways of Reading Scripture (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to critical debates regarding the interpretation of biblical texts. Students learn the central debates of philosophical hermeneutics as they relate to theological interpretation of Scripture. This course also involves a study of interpretive disputes regarding specific texts as a way of illustrating the theoretical issues at stake.
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TH 609 - Psalms (3.00 cr.)
Provides a close examination of the book of Psalms. Students focus on reading individual psalms with attention to historical context, cultic significance and genre, key images, and theological themes. Additional issues include the compilation and structure of the Psalter, the relationship between the psalms and other biblical traditions, including the use of psalms in the New Testament, and the use and significance of the psalms in Judeo-Christian faith and worship.
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TH 619 - Independent Study in Scripture (3.00 cr.)
An opportunity for students to pursue advanced study on topics of individual interest within a specific subdiscipline of theology. The structure, requirements, and aims of the independent study will be determined through consultation between the instructor and the student. Written or electronic permission of the instructor.
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TH 621 - Historical Theology I (Patristic to Medieval) (3.00 cr.)
A survey of major figures in Christian theology from the second through the fifteenth centuries, including Church Fathers of both the East and West and the western medieval tradition. The course emphasizes reading primary source material, with an eye both to its historical context and to its relevance for theology today.
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TH 622 - Historical Theology II (Early Modern to Modern) (3.00 cr.)
A survey of major figures in Protestant and Catholic theology from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries, with special emphasis on the reformations of the sixteenth century and theological responses to the Enlightenment and Modernity. The course emphasizes reading primary source material, with an eye both to its historical context and to its relevance for theology today.
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TH 623 - The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (3.00 cr.)
Thomas Aquinas was a major medieval theologian who remains as controversial in the twentieth century as he was in the thirteenth century. This course studies Aquinas' life and social context, his exegesis of Scripture and selections from his major theological works. It also focuses on how Aquinas might be a resource for contemporary theological and philosophical work.
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TH 624 - Patristic Biblical Interpretation (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to the exegetical and homiletical writings of the Greek and Latin Church Fathers. The course covers early Christian debates concerning methods of scriptural interpretation, as well as the influence of Greco-Roman and Jewish exegetical practices. It also includes close study of biblical interpretation as the Fathers practiced it, in homiletical and formal interpretive works. Students are also introduced to the vast body of secondary literature on this topic.
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TH 625 - Introduction to the Theology of Saint Augustine (3.00 cr.)
The writings of the most influential Latin theologian of the patristic period, Augustine of Hippo, are examined. Close study of Confessions and The City of God is emphasized, but careful examination of a selection of Augustine's other writings is included, especially those arising from controversies surrounding Pelagianism, Donatism, and Manichaeism. Attention is also devoted to Augustine as preacher and biblical interpreter.
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TH 626 - Medieval Women Authors (3.00 cr.)
An exploration of the social setting and theologies of medieval women authors, including such figures as Catherine of Siena and Julian of Norwich.
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
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TH 627 - The Virgin Mary in Scripture and Tradition (3.00 cr.)
Devotion to Mary is an essential element of Catholicism. Students study the Blessed Virgin in Scripture, noncanonical Gospels, the Church Fathers, medieval preachers and theologians, the early modern missions, and contemporary Church teaching. Topics include important Marian doctrines such as the Divine Motherhood, Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, and the Assumption of Mary, as well as more controversial topics such as Mary's mediation of grace and her role in theologies of liberation. Readings include selections from Andrew of Crete, Germanus of Constantinople, John of Damascus, Gregory Palamas, Anselm of Canterbury, John Duns Scotus, Matthias Scheeben, Jean-François Bonnefoy, Karl Rahner, Hans Urs von Balthasar, and Pope John Paul II. Students are expected to write one 20-page research paper or two 10-12 page papers.
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TH 630 - Readings in Greek and Latin Patristics (3.00 cr.)
Closely selected writings from the Greek and Latin Church Fathers are examined. Students study the writings of specific Church Fathers and/or theological themes that are most important for the development of Christian theology. The course builds on the language skills students have developed in order to introduce more advanced exegetical, linguistic, and text critical skills.
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TH 633 - Mysticism and the Interior Life (3.00 cr.)
A broad survey of Christian mystical literature. Topics include the biblical basis for mystical prayer, the history of Christian mysticism, and the multiform techniques of Christian meditation and contemplation.
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TH 639 - Independent Study in Historical Theology (3.00 cr.)
An opportunity for students to pursue advanced study on topics of individual interest within a specific subdiscipline of theology. The structure, requirements, and aims of the independent study will be determined through consultation between the instructor and the student. Written or electronic permission of the instructor.
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TH 640 - Survey of Systematic Theology (3.00 cr.)
This course surveys the major topics in Christian theology and their relationship to each other. It treats significant developments in contemporary theological discussions of God, Christ, the Spirit and the Church, grace, and human destiny.
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TH 641 - Christianity and Its Critics (3.00 cr.)
Beginning with the earliest followers of Jesus, Christianity has responded to criticism from those outside the faith and from dissenters within. This course investigates historical, theological, political, sociocultural, and philosophical problems related to Christianity and asks students to evaluate ancient and modern critiques of Christianity and judge the adequacy of Christianity's response.
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TH 642 - Christ, Sin, and Salvation (3.00 cr.)
An introduction to the doctrine of atonement and its implications regarding Christian faith, practice, and doctrine. The course considers three questions: Is belief in the doctrine of atonement a fundamental Christian claim? Is the atonement of Jesus effective for all people or is it effective only for some? What theory of the atonement is the best explanation of how and why Christ's life, death, and resurrection are necessary to save people from sin?
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TH 643 - Nature and Grace (3.00 cr.)
Disputes regarding the question of the relationship between our natural human capacities and God's grace are examined. The first half of the course focuses on the history of such disputes, including Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Luther, and Jansenism. The second half of the course focuses on how disputes over nature and grace were central to Catholic theology in the twentieth century and continue to be important today.
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TH 644 - Vatican II and the Postconciliar World (3.00 cr.)
The Second Vatican Council is the central event in modern Roman Catholic life and thought. It has had enormous impact on Christian ecumenism, dialogue, and cooperation among religions. Our world is "postconciliar" ("after the Council") in at least two senses: some say we have yet to meet the challenges the Council left for subsequent generations, while others say that we no longer live in the same time as Vatican II. The central texts of Vatican II are read, along with crucial debates over the Council in the postconciliar world. Students learn to read conciliar texts intelligently, bring them to bear on contemporary theological arguments, and construct a vision of our theological postconciliar future.
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TH 645 - Contemporary Doctors of the Church (3.00 cr.)
A "doctor" is a teacher. Who are the best teachers of the Church today? Why and how can others learn from as well as criticize them? Students read and discuss contemporary theologians who are or may be teachers of the universal Church.
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TH 646 - Debates and Twentieth-Century Theology (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to a selection of theological debates from the twentieth century. The figures and arguments of both sides of the debate are presented.
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TH 647 - Theology after the Enlightenment (3.00 cr.)
An introduction to the Enlightenment and theological responses to the Enlightenment, from the end of the eighteenth to the middle of the nineteenth century. Beginning with the debate between Kant and Hamann, the course focus shifts to specifically Catholic responses to the Enlightenment by members of the Tübingen school, such as Johann Sebastian Drey, Johann Adam Möhler, and Johannes Kuhn.
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TH 648 - Theology and Phenomenology (3.00 cr.)
An introduction to phenomenology, the philosophical movement associated with Edmund Husserl and Max Scheler, and subsequent theological innovations in response to it. Other figures considered are Erich Przywara, Martin Heidegger, Edith Stein, John Paul II, and Jean-Luc Marion.
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TH 649 - Theological Anthropology (3.00 cr.)
What does it mean to be a human being? This question is addressed from the perspective of Christian theology. Key scriptural sources and major theological figures are explored in conversation with philosophical and other important approaches to the topic.
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TH 650 - Catholic Theology in Modernity (3.00 cr.)
Explores Roman Catholic theology's response to modern philosophical and theological developments in the period stretching from the First Vatican Council (1868-1870) to the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). Topics include the revival of neoscholasticism, the modernist crisis, and movements of theological renewal leading up to Vatican II. Assignments include close readings of texts and the writing of a substantial research paper on a specific author or theological topic.
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TH 651 - Faith and Reason (3.00 cr.)
An investigation of the ways faith has reasoned about itself in relation to challenges in the ancient, medieval, modern, and postmodern worlds.
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TH 652 - God and Radical Evils (3.00 cr.)
Addresses the general question, "How does God deal with evil?" and primarily the more specific question, "How does the triune God of Jesus Christ deal with radical (non-trivial) evils?" The diverse and conflicting responses to such difficult questions bear, directly and indirectly, on how Christians and others should deal with radical evils in their lives and those of their neighbors. Students read responses in the Biblical and Christian tradition, as well as contemporary literary, philosophical, and theological responses. Students develop their own responses in conversation with these readings.
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TH 653 - Hope, Death, and the End of the World (3.00 cr.)
This seminar studies the traditional and contemporary reflections of Christians on the "last things." Topics include judgment, salvation, heaven, and hell.
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TH 654 - Philosophical and Theological Metaphysics (3.00 cr.)
Explores the history of and contemporary disputes over metaphysics in philosophy and theology. What is the nature and task of metaphysics? Why do some philosophers and theologians think metaphysics is essential to doing good philosophy and theology, and why do others disagree? What do these questions have to do with the rest of life, and God?
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TH 655 - Liberation Theology (3.00 cr.)
Liberation theology emerged as one of the most important theological movements of the 20th century. From its beginning, this movement has focused especially on explicating what it means to follow Jesus in a world marked by staggering poverty, oppression, and structural injustice. In this course, students examine the social and ecclesial contexts out of which liberation theology was born, consider closely several seminal liberationist texts, analyze various critiques of liberation theology, and consider the present and future of the movement. Additionally, the course places special emphasis on examining, through a liberationist lens, Christian responses to the "Black Lives Matter" movement in the United States.
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TH 659 - Independent Study in Systematic Theology/Doctrine (3.00 cr.)
An opportunity for students to pursue advanced study on topics of individual interest within a specific subdiscipline of theology. The structure, requirements, and aims of the independent study will be determined through consultation between the instructor and the student. Written or electronic permission of the instructor.
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TH 660 - Comparative Theological Readings of the Qur'an (3.00 cr.)
A comprehensive introduction to the holy book of Islam. After a survey of the historical and literary setting of the Qur'an, students concentrate on a close reading of a number of theologically relevant passages. They compare translations and interpretations in order to get an idea of the most important semantic fields. Students look at some of the most important voices in the history of tafsir (Qur'anic exegesis) and also consider Christian theological approaches of the Qur'an.
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TH 661 - Comparative Theological Approaches to Islam (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to the history of Christian interpretations of Islam. After a survey, students concentrate on reading some of the basic Christian texts about Islam and try to establish the history of their influence (Wirkungsgeschichte) on the image of Islam in the Christian West. This image is compared to the self-representation of Islam in some theological texts that can be read as counterparts of the Christian interpretations of Islam, enabling students to get an idea about the mutual influence of the two religious traditions.
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TH 662 - Buddhism and Christianity (3.00 cr.)
A general survey of the encounter between Christianity and Buddhism that examines the metaphysical and theological conflicts between them. Topics include God, the soul, metaphysics, causality, epistemology, and ethics. The course takes special care to dismantle many of the fantasies that contemporary Europeans and Americans have about Buddhism, and it concludes with a discussion of the political uses and abuses of reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism.
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TH 663 - Jews, Muslims and Christians in the Middle Ages (3.00 cr.)
Students examine the philosophical and theological trialogue among Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thinkers in the Middle Ages on such questions as the nature of divine power, the status of human speech about God, and the problems and possibilities associated with belief in the Incarnation. Al Ghazzali, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Maimonides, and Aquinas are among the thinkers discussed.
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TH 664 - Comparative Theology: Its History and Methods (3.00 cr.)
Surveys the Christian encounter with other religions in the Bible, Patristic and medieval theology, and the early modern missions to the Americas, Africa, and Asia. In doing so, the course provides the historical and theoretical background of the development of Catholicism as a global, multicultural religion in dialogue with Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism, and various indigenous religious traditions. Topics include controversies over Christian uniqueness, debates about the salvation of non-Christians, conceptions of grace and virtue in other religious traditions, and the comparative anthropology of religion.
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TH 665 - Christianity and Hinduism (3.00 cr.)
An historical survey of the philosophical and theological dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism. Topics include the relationship of God to the gods, theologies of incarnation, models of female religious authority, and theologies of grace and liberation in both religions. Special attention is also be paid to Indian techniques of meditation - including yoga, bhakti, and Tantra - and their evolution in the modern West. Comparative theology requirement for the MTS. May be repeated one time with different topic.
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TH 667 - Independent Study in Comparative Theology (3.00 cr.)
Directed reading and study in Christian theology and the theology of one or more of the world's major religions.
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TH 668 - Encounters between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam (3.00 cr.)
Discusses some of the most important theological topics in the encounters between adherents of the three "Abrahamic" religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with particular attention to how Jewish theology views the Christian and Islamic claims to Abrahamic parentage. Encounters examined include those in the Medieval and contemporary periods. Topics include dialogues and polemics about the nature and the properties of God; creation; the status and role of human beings; revelation and the Word of God; role and function of prophets; and the limits of human language about God.
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TH 669 - Independent Study in Comparative Theology (3.00 cr.)
An opportunity for students to pursue advanced study on topics of individual interest within a specific subdiscipline of theology. The structure, requirements, and aims of the independent study will be determined through consultation between the instructor and the student. Written or electronic permission of the instructor.
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TH 670 - Ethics: Roman Catholic Moral Theology (3.00 cr.)
An introduction to the history, vocabulary, and methods of moral theology in the Roman Catholic Church, with a special emphasis on contemporary case studies. Readings include relevant passages of Holy Scripture, Saint Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, Leo XIII, Paul VI, John Paul II, Gustavo Gutiérrez, and Alasdair MacIntyre. Topics include the Christian conception of holiness and its sacramental expression in marriage and holy orders; scholastic and phenomenological approaches to moral theology; Catholic social thought; liberation theology; and contemporary sexual and biomedical ethics.
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TH 671 - Contemporary Catholic Moral Theology (3.00 cr.)
Catholic moral theology is examined, with particular attention given to the major schools of thought within the contemporary tradition. Key magisterial texts (notably John Paul II's Veritatis Splendor) provide the point of departure. Schools of thought examined include the new natural law (Grisez/Finnis), the critics of the new natural law (Hittinger), the proportionalists (Fuchs, McCormick), the virtue school (Pinckaers), and the narrative school (Baxter).
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TH 672 - Natural Law in the Catholic Context (3.00 cr.)
The development of natural law as a central mode of moral reflection in Catholicism is examined. The classical (Cicero) and biblical (wisdom literature, Paul) roots of natural law ethics are studied. Aquinas's Treatise on Law is the centerpiece of the course. Diverse contemporary Catholic natural law thinkers (Connery, Grisez, Finnis, McCormick, George) are studied.
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TH 673 - Catholic Social Doctrine (3.00 cr.)
In examining the major documents of the Catholic social tradition (such as Rerum novarum, Quadragesimo Anno, Centesimus annus), the course focuses on the shifting methodologies used in this versant of Church teaching. The interdisciplinary nature (theological, philosophical, sociological) of this canon is examined, as well as the controversies among contemporary theologians in the interpretation and development of this doctrine.
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TH 674 - Christianity and Global Justice (3.00 cr.)
Do we have an obligation to those who live beyond our borders? Are the needs of strangers a matter of justice or charity? What institutional form should our responses take? This course draws upon resources within the Christian ethical tradition to address these questions. Topics include humanitarian aid, military intervention, international criminal justice, development, and others.
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TH 675 - Faith and Film: The Apostle's Creed in American Cinema (3.00 cr.)
Frank Capra, one of the truly great directors of cinema's first century, left us this testimony from the artist's viewpoint to the consequences of film's power: "Only the morally courageous are worthy of speaking to their fellow men for two hours in the dark. And only the artistically incorrupt will earn and keep the people's trust." The twofold purpose of this course is to analyze the meaning of the fundamental truths of the Christian faith and to explore the American cinema's capacity to convey those truths.
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TH 676 - God, Good, and the Good Life (3.00 cr.)
Resources from contemporary moral philosophy are brought to bear on the central theological question: How, in light of what God has done and is doing in Christ, ought we to conceive of ethics and conduct our lives? Focus is placed on classical and recent theological and philosophical texts and moral problems.
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TH 677 - Theologies and Ethics of Social Justice (3.00 cr.)
Students are introduced to religious social ethics, as well as moral and liberation theologies. This course helps students develop and refine their theo-ethic of justice and hone skills in social analysis and theological reflection. Students apply these skills to contemporary issues such as immigration, consumerism, globalization, and world poverty.
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TH 678 - Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (3.00 cr.)
Students explore the ways in which justice, peace, and the integrity of creation are interrelated, and reflect upon the character of Christian discipleship in light of this interrelatedness. In order to carry out these tasks, students work to interpret sources of Christian revelation (e.g., scripture, doctrine, etc.) in a manner that is attentive to both the "cries" of the earth and the poor; and use these theological interpretations to help analyze the contemporary socio-ecological crisis. Special attention will be paid to Pope Francis' recent encyclical Laudato Si.
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TH 679 - The Theological and Religious in International Cinema (3.00 cr.)
Going beyond a narrow evaluation of the morality of films or the mere recognition of their explicit religious subject matter, this course considers specifically religious or theological issues raised in non-American cinema. It also explores the theological implications of some international films that do not deal explicitly with religious issues, events, or even symbols. Finally, recurring theological and religious references are investigated, such as cinematic analogues of both redemption and damnation and figures of Christ and Satan.
Sessions Typically Offered: Spring
Years Typically Offered: Odd Years
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TH 690 - Independent Study in Ethics and Culture (3.00 cr.)
An opportunity for students to pursue advanced study on topics of individual interest within a specific subdiscipline of theology. The structure, requirements, and aims of the independent study will be determined through consultation between the instructor and the student. Written or electronic permission of the instructor.
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TH 699 - Capstone Project in Theology and Ministry (1.00 cr.)
Students prepare an integrative project that draws on their theological knowledge and skill set to articulate a theological understanding of a particular area of ministry. Pass/Fail
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TH 702 - Introductory Greek I (3.00 cr.)
An enriched beginning course emphasizing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
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TH 703 - Introductory Greek II (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 702 .
Prerequisite: TH 702 or equivalent.
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TH 704 - Intermediate Greek I (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 703 that includes readings from various secular and theological Greek texts.
Prerequisite: TH 703 or equivalent.
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TH 705 - Intermediate Greek II (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 704 that includes readings from various secular and theological Greek texts.
Prerequisite: TH 704 or equivalent.
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TH 706 - Introductory Hebrew I (3.00 cr.)
An enriched beginning course emphasizing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
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TH 707 - Introductory Hebrew II (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 706 .
Prerequisite: TH 706 or equivalent.
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TH 708 - Intermediate Hebrew I (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 707 that includes readings from various Hebrew texts.
Prerequisite: TH 707 or equivalent.
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TH 709 - Intermediate Hebrew II (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 708 that includes readings from various Hebrew texts.
Prerequisite: TH 708 or equivalent.
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TH 710 - Introductory Latin I (3.00 cr.)
An enriched beginning course emphasizing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
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TH 711 - Introductory Latin II (3.00 cr.)
A continuation of TH 710 .
Prerequisite: TH 710 or equivalent.
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