E/RS Courses

As part of the University's Core Curriculum, all Xavier undergraduates complete four E/RS Focus courses: Philosophical Foundation - Ethics, Theological Foundations, Literature and the Moral Imagination, and an elective course which must be concerned with the ethical and/or religious dimensions of socially significant issues and the effects of ethical and religious decision-making.

PHIL 100: Philosophical Foundations - Ethics

(Philosophy 100) An introduction to philosophical thought by way of Plato’s Republic and other readings in moral philosophy. Special emphasis on justice. 

THEO 111: Theological Foundations

Theological Foundations (THEO 111) introduces students to theology as a mutually critical dialogue between religious traditions and contemporary human experience.  As an E/RS course, THEO 111 addresses major ethical issues that challenge religious faith and society, such as violence, social injustice, and ecological degradation.  

ENGL/CLA 205: Literature and the Moral Imagination

(English 205, Classics 205, French 205, German 205 and Spanish 205) focuses on personal and social ethical issues in literature.

Fourth-Course Electives Fulfilling the E/RS Requirement

There is a description of E/RS electives. E/RS electives have come from approximately 15 different departments.

• Electives approved as fulfilling the E/RS requirement: Approved courses list document

Current or upcoming E/RS Electives

• Log into the MyXU Portal and click "Student Services."
• Select current term, highlight all subjects, and select "ERS Focus Elective" for attribute type.