THEO203 THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH (3.00) This course is designed as a detailed survey meant to familiarize the students with the history of the Orthodox Church over the course of its existence from the day of Pentecost to the present. The first half of the course (culminating in a Mid-term Exam) will deal primarily with the history of the Orthodox Church. The second half of the course (culminating in a Final Exam) will concentrate on the theology of the Orthodox Church comprehensively understood - doctrine, spiritual life, liturgy, inconography, moral/ethical issues, etc.

THEO205 CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM (3.00) This course enables the students to explore the mystical traditions and their implications for theology and spirituality.

THEO206 CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (3.00) Ritualization of the Christian experience in Word and Eucharist. Ritualization of Christian initiation, reconversion, marriage, ministry, illness, death, and burial. The arts in ritual.

THEO208 MYSTERY OF CHRIST (3.00) In a world of many religions, how can Christians continue to speak about the uniqueness of Jesus? Explored against the background of Christian scripture/tradition and contemporary interreligious dialogue.

THEO209 THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION I (3.00) A study of the treatment of major themes of God, Jesus, Church, sacraments, faith, spirituality, from the first century through the end of the Middle Ages.

THEO210 THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION II (3.00) A study of the treatment of themes mentioned in THEO 209 from the end of the Middle Ages to the twentieth century.

THEO211 THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS (3.00) An introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls, their history, and their impact on biblical criticism. Cross-listed Courses: CLAS211

THEO213 CONTEMPORARY PROTESTANT THEOLOGY (3.00) An overview of Protestant theological thinking, with a particular focus on trends and leading Protestant theologians of the 20th and 21st centuries.

THEO217 INTRO TO THE CHURCH FATHERS (3.00) The Fathers of the first five centuries. The Church's defense against pagans and heretics. Confrontation with the Empire. Development of doctrine. Cross-listed Courses: CLAS217

THEO219 CHRISTIANITY IN THE AMERICAS (3.00) This course surveys the history, belief, lifestyle, ritual, and organization of various Christian groups in the United States. The survey of these Christian groups will be complemented by investigation into specific spiritual journeys of individual citizens. Throughout the course special attention will be given to justice issues, including the role of women and matters of race.

THEO222 CHRISTIAN LIFE AND CELEBRATION (3.00) Theology of the Christian life; liturgy, religious psychology, secular involvement, the Christian virtues, prayer, Chrisitan community.

THEO223 SACRAMENTS TODAY (3.00) Meaning of sacraments in general and Catholic sacraments in particular. Historical and theological development of the seven ecclesiastical sacraments and their place in contemporary liturgical, pastoral, and spiritual renewal.

THEO224 SAINTS & HERETICS (3.00) Explores the relationship between the heterodoxy and orthodoxy in the development of Christian doctrine.

THEO225 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN MONASTICISM (3.00) Designed to introduce the variety of forms of Christian piety and their influence on the development of the Western Christian tradition. Special attention to developments in Christian monasticism during the third, twelfth/thirteenth, sixteenth, and twentieth centuries.

THEO227 THE CATHOLIC REFORMATION (3.00) This course examines the development of the Catholic tradition in the sixteenth century, identifying elements of change and continuity as Europe faced challenges of religious reform, nationalism, and political upheaval.

THEO229 WHY A CHURCH? (3.00) This course explores the need for and origin of the church. It also examines contemporary theories about the proper tasks and mission of the church in the context of individual and social needs.

THEO230 CHURCH AFTER VATICAN II (3.00) A study of the major themes and persons of Vatican II in their historical context. Special attention to how the Council's major themes continue to affect chrurch and society.

THEO232 APPROACHES TO GOD (3.00) Divine transcendence and the possibilities of human knowledge and experience of God. Contemporary problems of belief, unbelief, atheism, and images of God.

THEO233 UNDERSTANDING CATHOLICISM (3.00) A study of the central Catholic doctrines, showing the historical conditions from which they arose and discussing their meaning for thoughtful people today.

THEO234 THE REFORMATION (3.00) Protestant, Catholic, and "Anabaptist" attempts to revitalize a Christianity insufficiently Christian.

THEO237 THE PAPACY (3.00) Study of the origin of the papacy and its later historical development, with attention to the theological, social, and political dimensions of the institution.

THEO238 US CATHOLICISM: PAST & PRESENT (3.00) Explores the role of the Catholic Family, the response of Catholics to slavery and racism, the development of Catholic schools, the encounter of Catholicism with the larger culture, the tradition of Catholic social justice, and the growth of the local Ohio church.

THEO239 CHURCH AND REVOLUTION (3.00) A study of the development of the Church's social teachings as they apply to political issues. Special attention to the revolutions and revolutionaries of modern times.

THEO241 BIBLICAL GREEK (3.00) Study of the language and theology of the Greek New Testament. Cross-listed Courses: GREK241

THEO244 HISTORY OF THE EARLY CHURCH (3.00) Study of the formation and development of the Christian community and its beliefs and practices from the end of Jesus' public ministry to the beginning of the Middle Ages.

THEO245 GOD, CREATION & ECOLOGY (3.00) To better understand the environment and the harm being done to it. To better integrate Christian beliefs with environmental concerns.

THEO248 THE ENGLISH REFORMATION (3.00) An examination of the historiography of the English Reformation and of the political, social, and religious backgrounds of the reformation in England from the late Middle Ages through the reign of Elizabeth I. Cross-listed Courses: HIST368

THEO249 GOD IN EVOLUTION (3.00) The possibilities offered by process theology for a contemporary interpretation of traditional Christian belief in the Trinity, Creation, Redemption, Church, and Sacraments.

THEO251 INTRO TO HEBREW SCRIPTURES (3.00) An introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible, its interpretation, and theological import. The student will acquire tools for the critical analysis of Scripture as well as explore the Hebrew Bible's historical, sociological, and cultural contexts.

THEO252 INTRO TO CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES (3.00) An introduction to the literature of the New Testament, its interpretation, and theological import. The student will acquire tools for the critical analysis of Scripture as well as explore the Christian Bible's historical, sociological, and cultural contexts.

THEO253 PSALMS AND WISDOM LITERATURE (3.00) Study of the psalms: their literary composition and theological content; and of the writings of the Old Testament which have the perspective of wisdom, such as Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach.

THEO255 OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS (3.00) A study of the writings of Israel's prophets with special attention given to the historical period, religious content, and uniqueness of each prophet.

THEO258 THE BIBLE AND ANTI-JUDAISM (3.00) Critical study of anit-Jewish elements in the Bible and exploration of ways to interpret them and to address their implications.

THEO259 HEALING DEADLY MEMORIES I (3.00) An intensive investigation into the roots of anti-Semitism in the New Testament. Cross-listed Courses: THEO691

THEO260 HEALING DEADLY MEMORIES II (3.00) A exploration of theological and social consequences of the search for anti-Semitism in the New Testament. Cross-listed Courses: THEO692

THEO261 WRITINGS OF ST PAUL (3.00) A close reading of the Pauline letters within their social and historical situation; the contribution of Paul towards the formation of revolutionary consciousness.

THEO262 COMMUNITY OF BELOVED DISCIPLE (3.00) An analysis of the Gospel and Letters of John in light of the historical and theological developments of the Johannine community. Cross-listed Courses: THEO662

THEO263 THE PARABLES: A WORKSHOP (3.00) What is a parable? Which ones are authentic? What are the sources for Jesus' parables? What image of Jesus emerges from this search? Can we still speak in parables today?

THEO264 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS (3.00) Comparison of the basic theology of Mark, Matthew, and Luke with an analysis of the milieu out of which the gospel message arose and was transmitted.

THEO265 GOSPEL OF MARK (3.00) Analysis of the Gospel of Mark in light of its historical, literary, and theological context.

THEO266 GOSPEL OF MATTHEW (3.00) Study of this Jewish-Christian Gospel as an alternative to Rabbinic Judaism. Emphasis on the pursuit of wisdom and justice.

THEO267 AFRICAN-AMERICAN BIBLICAL INTERP (3.00) This course will explore African-American biblical interpretation, both from historical and contemporary perspectives. The course will explore a historical range of African-American biblical interpretations (from 1790 to the present). Students will examine a variety of approaches or perspectives among African-American interpreters; including, but not limited to: interpretations from the context of slavery, distinctive interpretations from traditional African-American preaching (post-slavery), interpretations from modern African-American biblical scholars, incuding preaching and interpretations from a black liberationist perspective.

THEO268 SEM: PAUL & ANTI-JUDAISM (3.00) Was Paul a primary reason for the separation of Jesus believers from their Jewish matrix? How can Paul be critically read today?

THEO271 NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTOLOGY (3.00) An historical investigation into the ways early Jesus believers understood Jesus.

THEO272 NEW TESTAMENT ETHICS (3.00) Through a critical examination of selected New Testament texts this course attempts to answer the challenge: Can the NT still speak to the moral crises today? Cross-listed Courses: THEO572

THEO273 INTRODUCTION TO BIBLICAL HEBREW (3.00) The goal of the course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of biblical Hebrew. At the end of the semester, the student will have acquired the skills needed to read independently passages directly from the Hebrew Bible, with the aid of a good grammar and lexicon. The initial teaching method is deductive; focusing on rules of grammar and syntax, forms of expression, vocabulary, and meaning. After that, the student will work from selections out of the book of Genesis, preparing annotated translations. Cross-listed Courses: CLAS173 Prerequisite: THEO 111

THEO274 SEM: WORSHIP IN NEW TESTAMENT (3.00) An historical consideration of how the early Jesus believers worshipped in the ancient world.

THEO275 BOOK OF REVELATION (3.00) Comparison with other apocalyptic and political thinking of its time. Subsequent use in history of Church and culture (especially U.S.).

THEO276 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT I (3.00) History of Christian thought until the beginning of the sixth century. Special attention to the development of the doctrines of God, Christ, and human person in the work of early councils and early theologians.

THEO277 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT II (3.00) History of Christian thought from the sixth to sixteenth century. Special attention to the development of doctrine in the thought of Anselm of Canterbury, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Aquinas, Bonaventure, and Julian of Norwich.

THEO278 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT III (3.00) History of Christan thought from the Reformation to the middle of the eighteenth century. Christian humanism, Luther, Calvin, Council of Trent, deism.

THEO279 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT IV (3.00) History of Christian thought from the middle of the eighteenth century to beginning of twentieth century, with special attention to the challenges of science and philosophy to religion. Schleiermacher, Hegel, Newman, theological liberalism, development of doctrine, atheistic critiques.

THEO280 READINGS IN BIBLICAL HEBREW (3.00) This course will incorporate an inductive approach to Biblical Hebrew at the undergraduate level. Students will read together in class actual texts from the Hebrew Bible; from Ruth, Jonah, and Deuteronomy (among others). Grammatical forms will be discussed and analyzed as they arise in the reading. Participants will gain knowledge in Hebrew vocabulary and idioms. Students will do this reading and analysis with the aid of a good grammar and lexicon. Cross-listed Courses: CLAS174 THEO579 Prerequisite: THEO 273- Introduction to Biblical Hebrew or equivalent

THEO282 SEM: JESUS SEMINAR (3.00) An investigation into the historical authenticity of the Jesus traditions through intensive group work and debate.

THEO289 DEATH OF JESUS (3.00) The greatest detective story ever told? This course deals critically with the who, what, when, why and how of the death of Jesus of Nazareth.

THEO290 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE TODAY (3.00) A study of contemporary systematic issues or figures. (For majors and other qualified students.)

THEO295 SENIOR SEMINAR: IDEAS & METHODS (3.00) Review of different theological methodologies and their implications for the church and for the doctrines of God and Christ. As a final assignment, the student formulates, critically and synthetically, his or her own theological vision and defends it, thereby fulfilling the requirement of a senior thesis. Prerequisite: THEO 111

THEO303 CHRISTIAN ETHICS: METHODS & QUES (3.00) Introduction to the methods and central questions of Christian ethics. (Limited to majors and other interested and qualified students.) Fulfills the E/RS Focus elective. Prerequisite: Prereqisites/Corequisites THEO 111 PHIL 100

THEO304 AIDS: AN ETHICAL INQUIRY (3.00) Exploration of the ethical dilemmas rooted in the medical, social, political, and cultural reality of AIDS.

THEO305 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (3.00) Examination of the major components of religion, the interdependence between religion and other societal institutions, and religion's role in social conflict and change. Cross-listed Courses: SOCI216

THEO306 LIBERATION ISSUES & THEOLOGY (3.00) Origins and developments of the theology of the liberation movements of women, Latin Americans, blacks, and other marginalized groups.

THEO309 WEST AFRICAN RELIGIONS (3.00) This course will introduce the student to the religious traditions of the people of West Africa.

THEO310 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3.00) A practical overview of marriage in light of Church tradition and insights from contemporary studies. Team-taught with the interaction of a psychologist, sociologist, and theologian. Cross-listed Courses: PSYC310 SOCI310

THEO311 FAITH AND JUSTICE (3.00) Relationship between Christian faith and social justice viewed in Christian tradition and recent thought and documents of the Church. Fulfills the E/RS Focus Elective. Prerequisite: PHIL 100 THEO 111 Corequisite: PHIL 100 THEO 111

THEO312 CHRISTIAN HEALTH CARE ETHICS (3.00) Evaluation of the options open within medicine- from structuring a health care policy which benefits all equally to deciding on humane ways of dying. Fulfills the E/RS Focus elective.

THEO313 CHRISTIAN SEXUAL ETHICS (3.00) Ethical criteria Christians use in judging human sexuality from its origins throughout its development. Sex role socialization and common options in sexual behavior. Fulfills the E/RS Focus elective. Prerequisite: THEO 111 PHIL 100 Corequisite: PHIL 100 THEO 111

THEO314 SEM: MORALITY AND SPIRITUALITY (3.00) This course explores the conviction that the moral life and the spiritual life converge when we begin to explore the sort of persons we ought to become and the sort of lives we ought to live in order to flourish as authentic human beings. This search for goodness and holiness is based on the Christian scriptures and tradition.

THEO315 CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES (3.00) Current issues in light of Christian faith. See course description for specific issues to be studied in a particular semester. Fulfills the E/RS Focus elective. Cross-listed Courses: THEO615 Prerequisite: THEO 111 PHIL 100 Corequisite: PHIL 100 THEO 111

THEO316 GLOBALIZATION (3.00) Over the last decade globalization has been the cause of much hope and promise; at the same time it has been the cause of the student, worker and environmentalist protests all over the world. The course will be an interdisciplinary examination of the political, cultural, economic, theological, and ethical dimensions of globalization. It will be team-taught by faculty from economics, political science, theology and the E/RS program. There will also be a number of invited experts from the US and abroad who will meet with the class. Cross-listed Courses: ECON316 POLI316

THEO317 WAR AND PEACE (3.00) Survey of Church teaching on war and peace, followed by analysis of contemporary social and religious movements with regard to peace and war. How are Christians called to peace?

THEO321 MEDITATION: THEORY & PRACTICE (3.00) Exploration of contemporary theories of meditation and their practical implications for Christian spirituality and prayer. Cross-listed Courses: THEO551

THEO322 BLACK THEOLOGY (3.00) An interior view into the Black theological experience. Need to look at theology from a black perspective. Roots of the Black Church as its response to bigotry in white churches and society.

THEO323 AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY (3.00) The aim of this course is to disclose and articulate the basic world views that mold African Traditional Spiritual unfolding and the consequent foundational and formative element in the ongoing disclosure and emergence of an African's humanity (spirituality).

THEO324 RUSSIAN RELIGIOUS MIND (3.00) A history of Orthodox Theology from the Byzantine Empire through the Middle Ages up to the present age.

THEO325 CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY (3.00) Introduction to contemporary Christian approaches to creation spirituality, modern mysticism, conversion, and a spirituality of wholeness.

THEO326 WOMEN AND RELIGION (3.00) Exploration of woman's nature and role in religion and society as described within different religious traditions. Special attention will be given to recent developments in Christian feminist theology. Fulfills E/RS Focus elective.

THEO330 IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY (3.00) Study of Ignatius Loyola and his spiritual journey in historical context and as the foundation of Jesuit relevancy for reform today. Prerequisite: THEO 111

THEO331 FAITH & DOUBT IN MODERN LIT (3.00) Study of questions of religious faith and doubt in contemporary western literature.

THEO333 JESUS IN FAITH & FICTION (3.00) Modern fiction as it illuminates and is illuminated by the study of the Jesus of the gospels and of contemporary Christology.

THEO334 PROPHETS OF NON-VIOLENCE (3.00) Exploration of the life and teachings of Dorothy Day, Mohandas Gandhi, and others and their implications for contemporary spirituality and theology.

THEO336 SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING (3.00) This course will investigate cultural, social, scientific and religious attitudes concerning the body and healing. Principles and processes of healing will be examined from contemporary post-modern view and from religious texts, traditions and doctrine.

THEO338 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:THEORY & PRA (3.00) An examination of the key dimensions of religious education and contemporary methods of teaching religious education.

THEO340 US CATHOLIC CHURCH&PUBLIC ISSUES (3.00) Examination of the relationship between the church and political life in America, including the study of different public issues and different proposals for their solution.

THEO342 WORLD RELIGIONS (3.00) This course is an introduction to five of the world's great religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Islam. Using a combination of lectures, videos and discussions, we will approach these religions through their socio-historical developments, major doctrinal and philosophical patterns, moral-ethical teachings, devotional practices, and their place in today's world. Although the primary format of this course will be lecture, students are encouraged to ask questions and engage freely in discussion.

THEO343 DIALOGUE AMONG WORLD RELIGIONS (3.00) The foundations for a greater ecumenism among all religions; how Christians can come to a more positive attitude towards other religions.

THEO344 FAR EASTERN RELIGIONS (3.00) An attempt to understand and to enter into the experience behind the teachings and practices of the Eastern religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zen.

THEO345 THE CHALLENGE OF PEACE (3.00) In-depth exploration of the personal, political, practical, and spiritual aspects of peace. Cross-listed Courses: POLI344

THEO346 HUMAN COMMUNITY: NEEDS & RIGHTS (3.00) Study of the theological and socioeconomic foundations of human community and of the concepts of justice and human rights. Fulfills the E/RS Focus elective. Prerequisite: PHIL 100 THEO 111 Corequisite: THEO 111 PHIL 100

THEO350 GOD ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (3.00) Course explores the role of faith in the antebellum movement of slaves toward freedom along what came to be known as the Underground Railroad. The spiritual journey of numerous slaves, slaveholders, and so-called friends of the fugitive (both white and black agents of the Underground Railroad) will be traced in order to illustrate the role that God played in this quest for justice. Prerequisite: THEO 111

THEO352 JUDAISM: CUSTOMS, PRAC & BELIEFS (3.00) A basic understanding of Judaism and its component parts. Brief overview of Jewish history and study of holidays and life-cycle experiences. (Sponsored by the Jewish Chautauqua Society.)

THEO353 THE HOLOCAUST (3.00) The Holocaust in Europe during the Hitler period. Analysis of the causes and background of the destruction of European Jewry. (Sponsored by the Jewish Chautauqua Society.)

THEO355 ISLAM (3.00) An historical and topical survey of the origins and development of Islam. Special emphasis on the emergence of Sunnism, Shiism, and Sufism as three distinct yet interrelated schools of thought and practice in Islam.

THEO364 RELIGION IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE (3.00) Study of the recent findings of contemporary science concerning creation and human nature and the implications of these findings for Christian theology. Fulfills the E/RS Focus elective.

THEO369 SEM: AIDS, ISLAM, PITY & JUSTICE (3.00) Intro to Islam and Muslims - Overview of HIV pandemic - Examination of Muslim responses to disease, health, sexuality, gender and power in relation the HIV & AIDS pandemic - An Islamic Theology of Compassion - Comparison to responses of the Catholic Church.

THEO375 RELIGION, SCIENCE & ALTRUISM (3.00) This course will begin with Michael Ruse's "Can A Darwinian Be A Christian?" (Cambridge University Press, 2001) in which he argues that Christian altruism ultimately subserves the interests of biological "altruism" within the evolutionary process. "On the Moral Nature of the Universe" by Nancey Murphy and George Ellis (Fortress,1996) will follow, in which the authors propose that self-sacrificing love is the underlying dynamism of the cosmic process and a much-needed corrective to enlightened self-interest as motive for human behavior. Finally, "The Evolution of Altruism and the Ordering of Love" by Stephen Pope (Georgetown Universtiy Press,1994) will be reviewed in which the author argues for the naturalness of preferential love for family and friends, but with allowance made for the special needs of total strangers. An exam on each book plus periodic relection papers and an extended research paper will constitute the final grade.

THEO388 THEOLOGY & ECOLOGY (3.00) Exploration of the philosophical and theological issues underlying a sane approach to the protection of all life-forms within a finite world in which hard choices frequently have to be made.

THEO391 DIALOGUE & GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY (3.00) This course explores how the state of the world, its needs and crises, is calling all religions to learn from and to cooperate with each other in creating a world of greater social and ecological justice and well-being. Prerequisite: THEO 111

THEO495 DIRECTED STUDY (3.00) An undergraduate course of study done on an individual basis with a professor.

THEO502 CHRIST TRAD & TASK OF UNDERSTAND (3.00) Enables the student to confront fundamental elements of the Christian tradition and to become aware of the need for a critical methodology.

THEO504 FOUNDATIONS OF SCRIPTURE STUDY (3.00) Introduction to the literary, historical, and religious context of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.

THEO505 GOSPEL OF MARK (3.00) In-depth analysis of the Gospel of Mark in light of historical, literary, and theological context. Present-day dialogue with the Gospel's fundamental theological questions.

THEO506 FOUND ISSUES IN CHRISTIAN ETHICS (3.00) An introduction to Christian ethics, exploration of basic methodological questions, and discussion of selected contemporary issues.

THEO508 ANCIENT CHRISTIAN GOSPELS (3.00) An intensive exploration of the multiple gospel traditions.

THEO509 PAUL: OUR BROTHER, OUR BETRAYER? (3.00) Was Paul a traitor to Judaism? Did he intend to found a new religion? Or, was he a messianic Jew?

THEO511 PAUL'S CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY (3.00) Dialogue on three levels: with Paul, with our own traditional understandings of community, and our present communal experience.

THEO512 NEW TEST FOUNDATIONS FOR LAITY (3.00) As mainline Christian institutions falter and struggle, what can the emerging laity learn from a study of early Christian writings?

THEO515 PROPHETIC FAITH IN ISAIAH (3.00) A study of the Book of Isaiah with particular emphasis on the themes of covenant and faith. The writings of Isaiah and prophetic faith will be discussed in the light of their significance for our time.

THEO517 JEREMIAH: PROPHET JUST SOCIETY (3.00) A study of the prophet, his time and the religious background of his ministry and preaching. An attempt will be made to show the relevance of Jeremiah in today's world.

THEO518 EXILIC AND POST-EXILIC PROPHETS (3.00) Study of the historical setting, the literary styles, and the religious concerns of the prophets Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Second Isaiah.

THEO520 SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE I (3.00) An introduction to the evolution of Christian thought, from the first century to the late Middle Ages, in four areas of theology: the nature of God, the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, and the structure and mission of the church.

THEO524 SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE II (3.00) An introduction to the evolution of Christian thought, from the late Middle Ages to the present in four areas of theology: the nature of God, the person of Christ, the nature of humanity, and the structure and mission of the church.

THEO525 LITURGICAL THEOLOGY (3.00) This course explores the theological/pastoral issues inherent in the understanding and practice of Christian worship: Word and Eucharist, initiation, reconcialiation, among others.

THEO530 CONTEMPORARY CHRISTOLOGIES (3.00) A study of various systematic approaches to the mystery of Christ and specific Christological models.

THEO531 GOD: PROBLEM & MYSTERY (3.00) Basic themes of the theological treatise on God (existence of God, atheism, creation, the Trinity) discussed within the context of fundamental questions of life (anxiety, death, evil, hope, and fulfillment).

THEO532 APPROACHES TO GOD (3.00) After briefly reviewing the historical development of the classic formulation of the Christian doctrine of God, this course will explore a variety of contemporary approaches for understanding God. Approaches to be considered may include neoorthodox, postliberal, liberationist, and feminist approaches. Topics to be considered include the reality of God; images of God; experience, scripture, hermeneutics and the God question; God and inter-religious dialogue.

THEO533 THE UNIQUENESS OF CHRIST (3.00) The course will explore how Christians can affirm the uniqueness of Jesus in a world of newly experienced religious pluralism.

THEO534 PROTESTANT THEOLOGY (3.00) An exploration of important themes and issues in Protestant theology, including both classical and contemporary authors. The course may also include a comparison of the distinctiveness of Protestant theology in relation to Catholic theology.

THEO540 MODERN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING (3.00) Papal and episcopal social teaching since Leo XIII (1878). Includes employer-employee relations, poverty, democracy, socialism, Church-State relations, economics, human rights of all kinds.

THEO544 HEALTH CARE ETHICS (3.00) Critical examination of health care theory and praxis in light of Christian social thought and moral theology. Cross-listed Courses: THEO320

THEO545 MORAL THEOLOGY SINCE VATICAN II (3.00) Recent developments in Christian ethics: methods in moral decision-making, conscience and authority, sexuality, human rights, divorce, business, bioethics, war and the arms race.

THEO548 BIOETHICS (3.00) This course begins with reflection on moral methodology, then moves to specific questions such as reproductive technology, genetics, physician-patient relationship, end-of-life issues, and the many justice questions related to health care systems.

THEO552 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (3.00) Examination of the major components of religion, the interdependence between religion and other societal institutions, and religion's role in social conflict and change.

THEO553 PSALMS AND WISDOM LITERATURE (3.00) In-depth study of the prayers used by Israel in public and private worship; and of the Wisdom literature of Israel, with emphasis on Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastics, and Sirach.

THEO555 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION (3.00) An exploration of the affective, cognitive, and subconscious dimensions of religious phenomena, including belief and faith, myth and symbol, the quest for meaning, and individual and social needs. Cross-listed Courses: PSYC285

THEO558 SPIRITUALITY & MYSTICISM (3.00) This course enables the students to explore the mystical traditions and their implications for theology and spirituality.

THEO559 CHRISTN SPIRITUALITY:PAST & PRES (3.00) History of Christian spirituality and themes of contemporary spirituality.

THEO561 EARLY CHURCH THEOLOGY (3.00) Study of the origin of theological reflection and its development during the first seven centuries of the church's life. Exploration of the theology of figures such as the Apologists, Origen, Tertullian, and Augustine.

THEO564 KEY THEMES HIST OF CHRISTIAN THG (3.00) Examination of how significant theologians in different centuries have dealt with major issues. Representative figures include Origen, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, and Calvin.

THEO565 MYSTICISM EAST-WEST (3.00) The course will explore the significance of mysticism for the Church and the modern world by studying the writings of Eastern and Western mystics and by relating mystical experience to the findings of modern science.

THEO567 DIALOGUE AND ECOLOGY (3.00) Review of present-day efforts of Christians to develop an ecological theology and exploration of how contemporary Buddhists are reinterpreting their tradition to show how Buddhism has special resources for an ecological consciousness and ethic.

THEO570 PROCESS THEOLOGY (3.00) Evaluation of the use that contemporary theologians are making of process philosophy to reinterpret Christian tradition.

THEO571 BLACK THEOLOGY (3.00) The purpose of this course is to examine the historical background and origins of Black Theology and to analyze the relationship between Black Theology, the Black church, and Black liberation movements. We will also explore the major issues and topics that define Black Theology such as: its claim that liberation is the content of Christian theology, the proclamation of the Black Christ, a black approach to Christian Scripture, and an examination of the role of genderand sexuality within black communities. Finally, this course will help to clearly articulate one's own theological stance and perspective.

THEO572 NEW TESTAMENT ETHICS (3.00) Through a critical examination of selected New Testament texts this course attempts to answer the challenge: can the NT still speak to the moral crises today? Cross-listed Courses: THEO272

THEO573 CATHOLICITY, PLURALISM, DISSENT (3.00) Critically examines what it means for the church to be "catholic" in light of the many alternative conceptions of Christian existence and the current tension between some segments of the American church and the Vatican.

THEO575 THEOLOGY AND ECOLOGY (3.00) A study of Christian doctrines, scripture and morality as they relate to environmental issues.

THEO577 RELIGION IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE (3.00) Ian Barbour notes that there are four possible attitudes toward the relationship between religion and science: conflict, independence, dialogue and integration. This course will review all four attitudes, both in their historical development and contemporary context, and thus allow the student consciously to adopt his/her personal stance.

THEO579 READINGS IN BIBLICAL HEBREW (3.00) This course incorporates an inductive approach to Biblical Hebrew at the Graduate level. Students will read together in class actual texts from the Hebrew Bible; from Ruth, Jonah, and Deuteronomy (among others). Grammatical forms will be discussed and analyzed as they arise in the reading. Participants will gain further knowledge in Hebrew vocabulary and idioms. Additional discussion will focus on theological implications of passages and possible applications for teaching these in the parish. Cross-listed Courses: CLAS174 THEO280

THEO581 FAITH & DOUBT IN MODERN LIT (3.00) Explanation of attitudes of faith and doubt in significant works of modern literature, philosophy, and theology.

THEO584 PRAYING THE PSALMS (3.00) This workshop will explore the use of the Psalms as a spiritual resource. Students will learn some classical and innovative approaches to the interpretation of the Psalms, including some attempts to reconstruct their use in the life of Ancient Israel. The workshop will also explore how the Psalms have been and are used in the life of the church; in personal piety, communal liturgy, preaching and daily prayer. Cross-listed Courses: THEO284

THEO591 THEOLOGY OF KARL RAHNER (3.00) Analysis and discussion of key concepts in Rahner's thought: The human person, God, grace, Jesus Christ, Church and the Sacraments.

THEO595 CHRISTIAN ESCHATOLOGY (3.00) A review of the classical concepts of Christian Eschatology (death, judgement, heaven and hell) and of various contemporary approaches to the same material: e.g., belief in resurrection and personal immortality in the light of contemporary neuroscience, the end of the world from both a theological and scientific perspective, time and eternity, etc.

THEO600 HUMAN RELATIONS (3.00) Study of the theological and social foundations of human community, with special attention to topics such as human dignity, mutuality, human rights and obligations in relationships.

THEO606 LIBERATION THEOLOGY (3.00) Examination of the theological reflection arising in Latin America. Includes consideration of basic Christian communities, scripture as method of conscientization, and persecution of the witnessing Church.

THEO612 INDIVIDUALISM & THE COMMON GOOD (3.00) Study of American individualism and its ethical implications in the light of the work of Robert Bellah and others.

THEO615 CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES (3.00) In this course we will first consider a method for making moral decisions in light of Christian faith. Then we will study some current issues in the areas of medical, sexual, and social ethics. Cross-listed Courses: THEO315

THEO657 WOMEN MYSTICS (3.00) Studies the influence of religious women throughout the history of Christianity through a reading of women's mystical treatises.

THEO666 BOOK OF REVELATION (3.00) Comparison with other apocalyptic and political thinking of its time. Subsequent use in history of Church and culture. Cross-listed Courses: THEO275

THEO672 THEOLOGY & CULTURE TO 1400 (3.00) A historical review of the development of doctrine during the ancient and medieval periods as contextualized by eastern and western Christianity. Themes to be explored include Christology, mysticism, ecclesiology, and the development of orthodoxy.

THEO674 THEOLOGY & CULTURE SINCE 1700 (3.00) Traces the interaction of Christian thought and modern consciousness from the eighteenth century to Vatican II. Special attention to the challenges posed to Christian theology by the rise of historical consciousness, the discoveries of the natural sciences, and the development of modern philosophy and psychology.

THEO676 AMERICAN CATHOLIC HISTORY (3.00) This course was inspired in part by Joseph Bernadin, who when Archbishop of Cincinnati stated in 1975: "Our past and our present, like the past and present of any nation, present a canvas of contrasting light and shadow, virtue juxtaposed with vice. We should not gloss over our failings, but neither should we fail to celebrate our achievements." Recognizing both weaknesses and strengths within the American Catholic Church, this course explores from an historical perspective the question, "What does it mean to be Catholic in the United States?" Both the power of reason and imagination will be engaged when addressing this question.

THEO688 SPIRITUALITY & TRANSFORMATION (3.00) An exploration of contemporary spirituality with an eye toward the transformation of mind, body, and spirit. Cross-listed Courses: THEO356

THEO689 HEARING THE PARABLES (3.00) An intensive investigation of the parable tradition. What does it mean to say that Jesus spoke in parables?

THEO691 HEALING DEADLY MEMORIES I (3.00) An intensive investigation into the roots of anti-Semitism in the New Testament. Cross-listed Courses: THEO259

THEO692 HEALING DEADLY MEMORIES II (3.00) An exploration of theological and social consequences of the search for anti-Semitism in the New Testament. Cross-listed Courses: THEO260

THEO695 SPECIAL STUDY (3.00) A graduate course of study done on an individual basis with a professor.

THEO697 CHRISTIAN MEDITATION & CENT (1.00)

THEO699 MASTERS THESIS (6.00) Research project to be done as a partial requirement of Theology Master's degree.