Subject Course Section Course Title Course Description Instructor Files Term
SMF 204 001 Introduction to Human Sexuality

This course provides a broad interdisciplinary overview of theories and research on human sexuality. Topics may include: human anatomy, sexual health, sexual response cycle, sexual orientation, gender, sex work, sexual practices, fetishes and paraphilias, and attraction/intimacy/love.

 Stacey Jacobs PDF icon SMF 204_S.Jacobs_Fall 2019.pdf Fall 2019
SMF 101 001 Introduction to Relationships and Families

This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.

 Carm De Santis Fall 2019
RS 348 001 Vatican II

An analysis of the context and rich documentary tradition of the second Vatican Council, the course will explore, in particular, the global dynamics of these teachings.

 David Perrin PDF icon RS 348_D.Perrin_Fall 2019.pdf Fall 2019
RS 291 001 Special Topics: SJU in Peru

Consult Department for current offerings.

Department Consent Required - Reserved for students participating in SJU in Peru

 Cristina Vanin Fall 2019
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 PDF icon RS 180_D.Perrin_Fall 2019.pdf Fall 2019
RS 121 081 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.

 Fall 2019
PSYCH 354 001 Interpersonal Relations

A psychological analysis of social interaction and the dynamics of close relationships.

 John Rempel Fall 2019
PSYCH 312 081 Learning Disabilities

A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.

 Maureen Drysdale Fall 2019
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 Fall 2019
PSYCH 230 001 Psychology and Law

Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.

Cross-listed with LS 272

 John Rempel Fall 2019