| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS | 499 | 001 | Senior Seminar |
This seminar examines contemporary methods and theories in the study of religion and how they may be used to address specific themes in religious studies. Department Consent Required |
David Seljak |
 RS 499_D.Seljak_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| RS | 342 | 001 | Heresy and Religious Crisis in Late Medieval Europe |
An exploration of the impact of social crises on late medieval religious modes of expression. Topics will include the Great Famine, the Black Death, the Avignon Papacy and Western Schism, the development of heretical movements, and the eventual disintegration of European religious unity. Cross-listed with HIST 304, MEDVL 304 |
HIST-MEDVL 304-RS 342_J.Komornicka_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 | |
| RS | 254 | 001 | Christian Sexual Ethics |
Historical and contemporary Christian approaches to ethical questions about human sexuality and relationships. Topics include marriage, celibacy, single life, homosexuality, HIV/AIDS, sexual violence, gender roles, abortion, reproductive technologies, and sexuality and spirituality. |
David Perrin |
RS 254_D.Perrin_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| RS | 251 | 001 | Catholic Social Thought |
This course will explore the origins, development, and contemporary challenges to Catholic social thought. The main focus will be on the critical and global influences of the past 100 years. |
David Perrin |
RS 251_D.Perrin_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| RS | 180 | 001, 081 | Love and Friendship |
A study of the significance of love and friendship in classical and contemporary religious writers. We will consider questions such as, 'Why are friendship and love important for human living?' and 'Is friendship with God a possibility?' |
David Perrin, Carolyn Whitney-Brown |
RS 180-001_D.Perrin_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| RS | 121 | 001 | Evil |
How do the religions of the world define evil? How do they suggest it can be overcome? Classical and modern writers from Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism will be considered. |
David Seljak |
RS 121_D.Seljak_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| PSYCH | 318 | 001 | Psychosexual Organization |
A detailed examination of concepts related to the formation of gender identity and psychosexual orientation. The nature-nurture debate will be explored as well as gay and lesbian identity and consciousness throughout the life cycle. |
BJ Rye |
PSYCH 318_BJ.Rye_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| PSYCH | 315 | 001 | Psychology of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood |
A study of the psychological processes in the second and third decades of human development. Consideration is given to such areas as identity formation and intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Current concepts, issues, and research are stressed. |
Maureen Drysdale |
PSYCH 315_M.Drysdale_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |
| PSYCH | 312 | 001 | Learning Disabilities |
A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems. |
PSYCH 312_D.Glebe_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 | |
| PSYCH | 231 | 001 | The Psychology of Religious Experience |
Approaches of traditional psychological theories toward phenomena of religious experience, mysticism, and prayer are examined. The psychological process of creating and naming 'gods' is considered as well as comparisons among altered states of consciousness including some forms of prayer. |
Chris Burris |
PSYCH 231_C.Burris_Fall 2018.pdf |
Fall 2018 |