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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 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 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 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 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.)
Prerequisite: TH 702 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 702 .
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TH 704 - Intermediate Greek I (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 703 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 703 that includes readings from various secular and theological Greek texts.
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TH 705 - Intermediate Greek II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 704 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 704 that includes readings from various secular and theological Greek texts.
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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.)
Prerequisite: TH 706 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 706 .
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TH 708 - Intermediate Hebrew I (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 707 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 707 that includes readings from various Hebrew texts.
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TH 709 - Intermediate Hebrew II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 708 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 708 that includes readings from various Hebrew texts.
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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.)
Prerequisite: TH 710 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 710 .
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TH 712 - Intermediate Latin I (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 711 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 711 that includes readings from various secular and theological Latin texts.
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TH 713 - Intermediate Latin II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 712 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 712 that includes readings from various secular and theological Latin texts.
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TH 714 - Latin Sight Reading (1.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 710 or equivalent. Reading of selected texts in Latin "at sight" or without preparation. May be repeated four times for credit. Pass/Fail
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TH 715 - Independent Study in Ancient Language I (3.00 cr.)
Students engage in an introductory-level independent study of an ancient language not currently offered at Loyola. Fulfills the ancient language requirement for M.T.S. students.
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TH 716 - Independent Study in Ancient Language II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 715 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 715 . Fulfills the ancient language requirement for M.T.S. students.
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TH 717 - Independent Study in Ancient Language III (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 716 or equivalent. Students engage in an intermediate-level independent study of an ancient language not currently offered at Loyola. Fulfills the ancient language requirement for M.T.S. students.
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TH 718 - Independent Study in Ancient Language IV (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 717 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 717 . Fulfills the ancient language requirement for M.T.S. students.
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TH 719 - Introductory Arabic 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 720 - Introductory Arabic II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 719 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 719 .
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TH 721 - Intermediate Arabic I (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 720 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 720 that includes readings from various secular and theological Arabic texts.
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TH 722 - Intermediate Arabic II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 721 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 721 that includes readings from various secular and theological Arabic texts.
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TH 723 - Advanced Greek I (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 705 or equivalent. Study in Greek at the advanced level. When possible, choice of authors studied is based on student interest.
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TH 724 - Advanced Greek II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 723 . Study in Greek at the advanced level. When possible, choice of authors studied is based on student interest.
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TH 730 - Theological Research Language I (3.00 cr.)
An enriched beginning course exploring grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Intended for students with no previous knowledge of the language.
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TH 731 - Theological Research Language II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 730 or equivalent. A continuation of TH 730 .
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TH 800 - Master's Thesis I (3.00 cr.)
Students identify a topic and work closely with an assigned faculty advisor to complete a thesis.
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TH 801 - Master's Thesis II (3.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 800 . A continuation of TH 800 , wherein students identify a topic and work closely with an assigned faculty advisor to complete a thesis.
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TH 802 - Masters Thesis III (0.00 cr.)
Prerequisite: TH 801 . A continuation of TH 801 . Students work towards completion of their thesis. If thesis is not completed by the end of TH 801 , students must enroll in this course each semester (excluding summer) until thesis is completed. Students may request a leave of absence if no work will be done on thesis. A thesis guidance fee is charged. May be repeated with the permission of the Program Director. Pass/Fail
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