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COURSE OFFERINGS

TH 150 Introduction to Theology 3 cr.
A broad course for students of all religious backgrounds. Students consider the experience of the sacred and the meaning of faith. The heart of the course is the study of the history of salvation through the texts of the Bible. Core Christian beliefs and the interpretation of the Bible as God’s word written in human language are also analyzed.

TH 171, 271, 371, 471 Workshops 1-3 cr.

TH 191, 192, 193, 194 Selected Topics 1-3 cr.

TH 281, 282 Seminar 1-3 cr.

TH 295, 395, 495 Cooperative Education 1-6 cr.

TH 327 Prayer and Spirituality 3 cr.

A practical course introducing students to spirituality and to ways of praying. Based on Christian tradition and the Bible, the course will also open the riches of prayer and meditation, sacred texts and spiritual giants in world religions. Students will reflect on their own spirituality and practice ways of praying. In short, they will learn how to care for their soul.

TH 321 Old Testament Theology 3 cr.
An historical, literary, and theological study of the Old Testament. Selected writings are studied in relation to the key themes of sacred history: creation, fall, promise, exodus, covenant, land settlement, Davidic kingship, prophecy, wisdom, law, and apocalypse. Students will also apply the wisdom of the biblical message to today’s world. TH 150 recommended.

TH 322 New Testament Theology 3 cr.
New Testament writings in the context of the emerging Church, tracing the literary-historical evolution, societal influences, and themes of the Gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and Johannine writings. Students will also apply gospel wisdom to questions in their own lives. TH 150 recommended.

TH 325 An Arts Approach to the Bible 3 cr.
An exploration of Hebrew and Christian scriptural themes, including creation, suffering and conversion, from two perspectives: literary forms in the Bible and also imaginative expressions in music, visual art, literature and film. This course aims to open up the meaning of biblical stories and to encourage an experience of the Sacred through the arts. No previous background in Scripture or the arts is necessary. Offered in fall of odd-numbered years.

TH 370 Religions of the World 3 cr.
A survey of the major religions of the world in the light of the documents of Vatican II. Included are the teachings, practices and prayer of each religion, together with current developments. TH 150 recommended. Offered every sixth semester.

TH 371 The Pentateuch: Foundations of the
Judaeo-Christian Tradition 3 cr.
A reading and literary analysis of select portions of the Pentateuch, treating theories of authorship, historical and literary settings and main themes, with special emphasis on the place of liturgy in the history of the ancient biblical peoples. TH 150 recommended.

TH 373 The Writings: Judaeo Wisdom, Human
and Divine 3 cr.
A study of the Wisdom Movement in Israel, as seen in the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Song of Songs, the Wisdom of Solomon and the Wisdom psalms. The focus is on the relevance of these texts to Christian living today. TH 150 recommended.

TH 374 The Prophets: Spokespersons for God 3 cr.
A study of biblical prophecy from its origins to Malachi with special emphasis on its relation to established religion and government. Attention is given to an indepth study of the literary forms and themes of the major prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel and selected minor voices.TH 150 recommended.

TH 381 Pauline Writings: Life in Christ 3 cr.
A study of Pauline Christianity, its background of Jewish and Hellenistic influences, and its place in the early Church. Reading and analysis of selected passages of the Pauline and the deutero-Pauline letters highlight the great Pauline themes and theology as well as contrast the picture of Paul in the letters and in Acts. TH 150 recommended.

TH 382 Synoptic Gospels and Acts: Different Faces of Christ and the Church 3 cr.
An in-depth reading and analysis of selected passages of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Acts. Special attention is paid to the varying presentations of the Christian message, to literary structure and history, and to the theological concerns of the evangelists in their unique expressions of the traditions about Jesus. TH 150
recommended.

TH 383 Johannine Writings: The Christology
that Overtook the Church 3 cr.
A close reading of the Gospel of John and the Johannine letters to explore their sources, characteristics, motifs, theology, pedagogy, and relation to the synoptic gospels. TH 150 recommended.

TH 391, 392, 393, 394 Selected Topics 1-3 cr.

TH 410 Christian Moral Living 2-3 cr.
A theological approach to Christian moral living which explores fundamental concepts such as personhood, freedom, and conscience, from the viewpoint of Scripture, Catholic tradition, and natural law. The Catholic perspective on issues relevant to students is also clarified. This course is available in a completely online format. See the Theology chairperson for details. TH 150 recommended. Available on-line.

TH 420 The Jesus of History,
The Christ of Faith 3 cr.
A study of the central Christian faith-affirmation that Jesus Christ is truly and fully divine, and truly and fully human. The information provided by the Bible in the gospels and epistles is examined. The theological statements made by the early Councils of the Church are studied. The advances made in the study of the Bible during the twentieth century are employed to assist the student in her personal appropriation of the knowledge about the Jesus of history and the Christ of faith. TH 150 recommended.

TH 450 Social Justice: Issues and Action 3 cr.
Fulfilling the Notre Dame mission, “to educate for global responsibility,” this course introduces students to the Christian principles of social justice and their biblical base. Students will apply these principles to issues such as world poverty, racism, sexism, and other justice issues. Students will then seek out forms of action that are supported by faith-based principles. TH 150 is recommended. Junior status required.

TH 481, 482 Seminar 1-3 cr.

TH 491, 493, 494 Independent Study 1-3 cr. TH 295, 495 Cooperative Education 1-6 cr.

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