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2022-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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  • Civic Engagement, Diversity, Ethics, Fine Arts, Natural Science, Oral Communication, Philosophy, Physics-Based Natural Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, Theology, Writing I, Writing II

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Theatre, Dance, and Film
  

  • TDF 407 - Children’s Theatre and Creative Drama

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts

    Designed to introduce students to the play methods and theories of creative drama and children’s theatre. Focuses on ways in which creative drama can be incorporated into structured learning situations to enhance natural performing ability. Evolves into an exploration of theatre production and performance technique by and for children.


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  • TDF 408 - Production

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Offers theatre students an intensive experience in a specified area of theatrical production. Working individually with a faculty member, students design, develop, and execute a creative project. In conjunction with this course, an internship at Trinity Repertory Company is available for interested and eligible theatre students. Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson.


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  • TDF 409 - Production

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Offers theatre students an intensive experience in a specified area of theatrical production. Working individually with a faculty member, students design, develop, and execute a creative project. In conjunction with this course, an internship at Trinity Repertory Company is available for interested and eligible theatre students. Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson.


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  • TDF 410 - Children’s Dance

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts

    Exposes students to dance pedagogy for children in grades K-8. Students develop age-appropriate expertise in creative movement and dance, and have the opportunity to work with children in Providence schools. Dance as an art form and the role of dance in education is studied. No dance experience required.


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  • TDF 428 - Advanced Video Production

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Provides students an opportunity to produce a narrative or documentary video that expresses a personal point of view. Pre-production, production, and post-production phases of each project are monitored by the student maintaining a journal. The process of production is considered as well as the final product. Prerequisite: TDF 328. Requires an additional video production lab fee.


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  • TDF 450 - Internship/Field Experience

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    Offers academic credit for a supervised work and learning experience in a professional environment. Students work with a faculty advisor and on-site supervisor in advance to develop a formal work and learning schedule, called the Internship Learning Agreement. A minimum of 9 hours on-site work per week must be included. Prerequisites: Approval by the department chair. Limited to Junior or Senior TDF majors or minors.


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  • TDF 460 - Tutorial

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Open to junior and senior theatre majors and minors. Small groups of students have the opportunity to explore in depth an advanced topic in the field outside of the regular departmental offerings. Specific topic and meeting-time series are determined in consultation with faculty member and department chair. Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson.


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  • TDF 473 - Special Topics in Film/Video: Text

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Provides a classroom environment along with a lab for film viewing. Explores film history, theory, and analysis in areas not covered by ordinary offerings. Lecture, discussions, readings, and papers supplement viewing films. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.


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  • TDF 479 - Special Topics

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Prerequisite: TDF 109. Open to juniors and seniors only.


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  • TDF 480 - Theatre Seminar

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    An intensive study and discussion of one aspect of theatrical activity or selected topics drawn from dramatic literature. Specific content determined on a yearly basis by the special skills and interests of instructor and students.


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  • TDF 483 - Musical Theatre: Advanced Analysis and Performance

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Explores specific areas within musical theatre in depth, and focuses on both academic and performance work.  Students will expand knowledge of particular aspects of musical theatre history and repertoire through readings and analytical study of musical scores and play scripts.  Students will apply their findings through performances, providing musical and dramatic interpretations of specific songs and scenes. Same as MSC 483. Prerequisites: TDF 109, MSC 101 or 201, and TDF 206.


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  • TDF 490 - Independent Study in Dance

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    Open primarily to junior and senior dance minors. The student is provided the opportunity to explore advanced topics in dance outside of the regular departmental offerings. The number of credits is determined by consultation with the faculty member responsible for the project and the chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of chairperson.


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  • TDF 491 - Independent Study in Dance

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    Open primarily to junior and senior dance minors. The student is provided the opportunity to explore advanced topics in dance outside of the regular departmental offerings. The number of credits is determined by consultation with the faculty member responsible for the project and the chairperson. Prerequisite: Permission of the chairperson.


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  • TDF 492 - Senior Capstone Project

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    In-depth study in a particular area of theatre which synthesizes learning from various courses and production experiences as a culmination of the theatre major’s experience, with the guidance of an advisor. The project may result in a performance, design, paper, original script, or other output in keeping with the topic. For senior theatre majors only.


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  • TDF 493 - Independent Study in Film/Video

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Offers additional in-depth video production and screenplay writing opportunities. A one-on-one supervisory environment allows students to create videos and scripts designed for social media, product advertisements, short videos and scripts for big screen as well as hand-held device distribution. Production values, story sense and audience connections are considered for achieving quality work. May be repeated once for credit as topics will vary. Prerequisite: One of the following: TDF 120, 121, 226, or 322; limited to Juniors and Seniors.


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Theology
  

  • THL 100 - How to Study God: An Introduction to Theological Inquiry

    1 semester, 1 credit-

    Introduction to field theology. Considers what it means to be a theologian, introduces the methods of theological thinking in the Christian tradition, and considers how the masters of the Catholic and Dominican tradition lived their theological vocations. Students will also be introduced to the writing and research skills necessary for academic theology. Repeatable with permission of the Department Chair.


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  • THL 200 - Foundations of Theology: Faith, Life, and Tradition

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 200-level

    A foundational study of theology in relation to its sources, methods, and central questions. This study is conducted in light of the witness of Scripture and the Christian tradition, and the concrete experience of faith, such as in the sacraments, prayer, and the moral life. Prerequisite: Course not open to first-semester freshmen.


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  • THL 204 - Foundations of Theology: Engaging Scripture

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 200-level

    The major theological themes of the Old and New Testament: covenant, creation, and the human person made in the image of God, flawed by sin, and redeemed by the fullness of the triune God’s saving act in Jesus Christ. Also examined are the different genres in the scriptures and Church documents on biblical inspiration and interpretation. Prerequisite: Course not open to first-semester freshmen. Previously THL 210 - Biblical Theology.


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  • THL 206 - Foundations of Theology: The Vision of St. Thomas Aquinas

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 200-level

    A study of the principal works of St. Thomas Aquinas, the place of Aquinas in medieval history, and the development of theology, the chief elements of his method. Special tracts of the Summa Theologica will be read, analyzed, and discussed. Prerequisite: Course not open to first-semester freshmen. Previously THL 240 - Theology of St. Thomas Aquinas.


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  • THL 312 - Old Testament/Hebrew Scripture

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A survey of the literature that is the foundation of the Judaeo-Christian tradition, providing a critical and historical background, and exposing the major beliefs and moral convictions found in the Old Testament. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 320 - New Testament: Literature and Theology

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A survey of the literature that is the source of all Christian belief, theology and moral practice; treating the major theological and ethical teachings of Paul, the gospels, and Acts; and the other New Testament writings. Prerequisite: Course is not open to first-semester freshmen. Previously THL 220.


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  • THL 322 - The Synoptic Gospels

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A special treatment of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke - their distinctive literary structures and theologies, and detailed exegesis of selected passages. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 323 - The Canonical Gospels

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Introduction to the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament and the analytical methodologies that will enable students to read them from various perspectives: historical, literary, and theological. A consideration of the gospels within the context of the Greco-Roman world and ancient Judaism; theories of source, form, and redaction criticism; and exegetical considerations for understanding Christian theology and practice.  Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 326 - The Johannine Literature

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A study of the literary and theological characteristics of the writings of John, the relation of the Gospel to the Synoptic tradition, and the book of Apocalypse. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 328 - The Letters of St. Paul

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A detailed study of the principal letters of Paul with special emphasis on his teaching about law and grace, justification, the resurrection of Jesus, the Body of Christ, the Church, and the cosmic Christ. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 330 - Early Christian Doctrines

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A study of the development of Christian faith in the centuries between the death of the apostles and the death of Augustine. Topics include the Trinitarian and Christological controversies, the Donatist and the Pelagian teaching, and the Christian response to the challenges of each. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 332 - The Theology of St. Augustine

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A study of St. Augustine’s theology through extensive readings in primary texts, such as doctrinal treatises, biblical commentaries, and polemical writings. Explores the themes characteristic of Augustine’s theology, including creation, sin, Christ, grace, and redemption, as they emerge and develop in the historical and intellectual setting of the Classical world of late antiquity. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 334 - Medieval Christian Theology

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    An exploration of the theological doctrines and spiritual practices that developed from the end of Antiquity until the dawn of the Modern age in relation to non-Christian and non-Western currents of thought; the theological teachings of the diverse traditions operative in the schools, on topics such as faith and reason, redemption and Christ, and the moral and spiritual life. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 342 - American Religious Experience

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    An historical and thematic approach to the phenomenon of religion in the United States - the historical development of the four great religious families: Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish; tensions between these families; the ecumenical movement; and the growth of “civil religion” and its dogmas, liturgy, and morals. Also explores selected themes in the sociology of religion in the United States. Same as AMS 342. Prerequisite: Completion of a 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 346 - Contemporary Christian Thought

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A review of several theological themes raised in theology today with diverse responses given to these by Christian theologians both Catholic and Protestant, e.g., God, Christ, Church, faith, discipleship, and salvation. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 347 - The Catholic Vision of J.R.R. Tolkien

    1 Semester, 3 credits-

    Explores the underlying theological thought of the Catholic author J.R.R. Tolkien, principally through his works, “The Silmarillion,” “TheHobbit,” and “The Lord of the Rings” (LOTR). Tolkien once called LOTR “a fundamentally Catholic work.” This course shall thereby seek to bring to light the Catholic imagination or Catholic vision that one finds exhibited in Tolkien’s writings. Same as CTH 347 Prerequisite: THL 200-level Core


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  • THL 348 - C.S. Lewis, Christian Thinker

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-Level

    An exploration of the Christian vision of C. S. Lewis on such questions as the existence of God, the natural law, the problem of evil, and the nature of friendship, among others. Attention will be paid to both his nonfiction and his fiction, including some of Lewis’s poetry, sermons, and shorter essays. Same as HUM 348. Prerequisite: Any 200-level THL course.


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  • THL 350 - Christ, Word and Redeemer

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A study of the chief themes of Messianic expectation and their fulfillment in Christ, the development of biblical revelation of Jesus in the Gospels, St. Paul and St. John, and a study of the central doctrines of salvation in biblical and systematic theology. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 352 - Theology of the Human Person

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A study of the human person in the light of revelation; the creation accounts and their doctrinal content; the nature and powers of humans; sin and its effects; freedom, harmony of revealed, and philosophical views of persons. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 354 - Church in Today’s World

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    The nature of the Catholic Church as a community of believers in Christ, its structure and sacramental character, and its mission to sanctify the world, witness to the dignity of the human person, and engage in ecumenical and interreligious dialog. The principle texts will be Lumen Gentium and Gaudium et Spes. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 357 - Jews and Christians in Dialogue: A Shared and Disputed History

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity, Theology 300-level

    Introduces the theology and history of Jewish-Christian relations through the key beliefs, practices, texts, and events in antiquity, which have defined each tradition and its relation to the other. Explores the factors which led to the parting of the two faiths, the painful and contentious relationship between Jews and Christians, and recent initiatives to redefine that relationship. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 358 - The Church and the Major World Religions

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity; Theology 300-level; Writing II

    A study of Christianity’s understanding of its relation to other religions; the theological self-understanding of four major world religions (Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism) presented through their texts, histories, and forms of life; and the theological doctrines of these major world religions in dialog with Christian faith. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 360 - The History and Theology of the Papacy

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    An exploration of both the history of the papacy and the theological issues surrounding its affirmation by Roman Catholics and the ecumenical questions raised by Eastern Orthodox and Protestant Christians. Special attention given to the ways that these theological concerns have been, and continue to be, tied to the ongoing historical development of the Petrine ministry. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 362 - The Sacraments

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    The general themes of sacramental theology are treated in their contemporary formulation with emphasis on personalist categories of development. Explores sacraments as symbols, the ecclesial dimension of sacraments, and the ways in which Christ instituted the sacraments. The course is completed by a study of the three sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 363 - New Testament in the Eternal City

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Survey of the literature and theology of the New Testament within the context of the Roman world. Part of the core experience of the semester in Rome, students will be introduced to the modern scholarly methods of biblical studies to foster a comprehensive understanding of the origins and spread of Christianity through classroom and onsite learning. Required for the CEA/Providence Center for Theology and Religious Studies in Rome.


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  • THL 370 - Principles of Moral Decision

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    The basic structure of morality as contained in the Sacred Scripture and the Fathers; its scholastic elaboration; the final end of man, the moral act, and absolutes in moral theology; contemporary construction of the moral act; and freedom. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 372 - Contemporary Moral Problems

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Moral issues of concern today (including love, sexuality and reproduction, health care and euthanasia, peace and justice, etc.) presented and discussed in light of the truth about human origins, nature, destiny, and dignity taught by the Catholic Church. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 373 - Global Catholicism

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity; Theology 300-level

    Explores how Catholic Christianity is lived and expressed in the non-western cultures of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania. Focuses on the writings of representative theologians of each region and Christianity’s impact on their particular culture and social issues. Different assumptions and mindsets of cultures will be a major pedagogical focus of the course.  Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 374 - Theology and the Marketplace

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Addresses the needs of students who are eager to learn about the relevance and use of theology in business and economics. Analyzes the moral foundations of economic agency by studying Sacred Scripture’s teachings on economic life and by assessing the similarities and differences in Christian, non-Christian, and philosophical economic and business ethics. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 375 - Global Service in Solidarity

    1 semester, 4 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Civic Engagement; Diversity; Theology 300-level

    Introduces the concepts of the common good, solidarity, and subsidiarity as drawn from the broader body of Catholic social thought and as developed in the Christian theological tradition. Requires an international service-learning component and theological reflection upon that experience, in light of course readings. Prerequisite: Completion of a THL 200-level course.


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  • THL 376 - Catholic Social Thought

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Civic Engagement; Theology 300-level

    An introduction to the social documents of the Catholic Church in the modern era. This course presents a synthesis of the methodology, the anthropology, and the principles used by the Church in its moral reflection on the various social problems of our day. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 377 - Catholic Bioethics

    1 Semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Students will learn Catholic bioethical teachings, principles, and reasoning, exploring theological perspectives in dialogue with secular bioethics perspectives. Topics may include clinical, sexual and reproductive, beginning-of-life, bodily modification, and end-of-life ethics. Students will also learn to apply Catholic bioethical principles to real-life cases. Prerequisite: any THL 200-level course.


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  • THL 378 - Theology and Political Life

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    An exploration of contemporary political issues in light of traditional Christian claims (biblical, historical, and doctrinal) regarding the nature and purpose of political life, including claims about justice, the common good, religious freedom, the nature of citizenship, and the relationship between Church and state.  Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 380 - Prayer and the Liturgical Life

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Brings together various facets of theology, church history, and church architecture in exploring community prayer, especially that of the Eucharist. Examines humanity’s need for meaningful signs, symbols, and rituals that incorporate prayer through readings, discussions, videos, slides, etc. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 386 - Marriage: A Theological Approach

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    An analysis of marriage within the context of the Christian tradition: the reality of interpersonal love; the meaning and value of the sacrament of matrimony; human sexuality and Christian attitudes; marital spirituality; and contemporary marital problems. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 390 - Theology and Science

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    A study of the dialogical relationship between Christian theological research and scientific inquiry in the natural sciences. Topics include theological and scientific methods and the quest for truth; models of interaction and historical case studies; and the study of disputed questions at the intersection of the theological and scientific disciplines. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 392 - Theology and the Arts

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Investigates the intersection of theology with the arts in order to present a comprehensive picture of theological aesthetics. Special attention will be given to developing a theological lens through which to engage the visual, structural, literary, and/or performing arts. The course culminates with a study of how the interplay of theology and the arts can be personally and socially transformative. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 394 - Women and Christianity

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Theology 300-level

    Focuses on the lives of Christian women beginning in the first century CE, and moving through the early Christian period, the byzantine and medieval periods, and the modern period, ending with an account from the mid-twentieth century. The course will end with a discussion of a contemporary issue in the lives of Christian women, exploring the issue from the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox perspectives. Same as WGS 394. Prerequisite: Completion of 200-level theology core course.


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  • THL 414 - Advanced Studies in Scripture

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Critically examines an advanced theological topic in biblical studies. Content is variable for each section. Junior and senior theology majors and minors will be given preference. Prerequisites: one 200-level THL course and one 300-level THL course. Repeatable with permission of the Department Chair.


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  • THL 434 - Advanced Studies in History of Christianity

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Critically examines an advanced theological topic in the history of Christianity. Content is variable for each section. Junior and senior theology majors and minors will be given preference. Prerequisites: one 200-level THL course and one 300-level THL course. Repeatable with permission of the Department Chair.


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  • THL 440 - Mystery of God

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    The biblical evidence, patristic development, and scholastic systematic study of the doctrine of God, His existence and attributes, and the current question of the knowability of God. Prerequisites: Completion of the theology core requirements.


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  • THL 454 - Advanced Studies in Systematic Theology

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Critically examines an advanced topic in systematic or liturgical theology. Content is variable for each section. Junior and senior theology majors and minors will be given preference. Prerequisites: one 200-level THL course and one 300-level THL course. Repeatable with permission of the Department Chair.


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  • THL 471 - Special Topics

    1 semester, 1-3 credits-

    The topics discussed in the seminar vary from semester to semester. Prerequisites: Completion of the theology core requirements.


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  • THL 474 - Advanced Studies in Moral Theology

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Critically examines an advanced topic in the area of moral theology. Content is variable for each section. Junior and senior theology majors and minors will be given preference. Prerequisites: one 200-level THL course and one 300-level THL course. Repeatable with permission of the Department Chair.


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  • THL 479 - Special Topics

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Topics discussed in the seminar will vary from semester to semester, meeting a core requirement or proficiency. Prerequisites: Completion of the theology core requirements.


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  • THL 480 - Major Seminar

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II

    Research and critical discussion on a topic or topics selected on the basis of the students’ present interests and future needs as a capstone course.


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  • THL 481 - Major Seminar

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II

    Research and critical discussion on a topic or topics selected on the basis of the students’ present interests and future needs as a capstone course.


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  • THL 490 - Independent Study

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Designed to permit students to engage in intensive reading or original research in theology under the direction of one or more members of the department. Topics for investigation and a detailed program of objectives and proposed methods must be arranged between the student and their advisor(s) prior to registration.


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Women’s and Gender Studies
  

  • WGS 101 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Interdisciplinary survey of major concepts and theories in the academic field of women’s studies. Explores material from the sciences, social science, literature, and the arts; describes women’s position in contemporary society; explains causes and consequences of this position; discusses approaches to change; and emphasizes the importance of gender, race, class, ethnicity, and physical condition within women’s lives. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 224 - Women and Music

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts

    Focuses on the musical education of women and their involvement in music from the Middle Ages through the present time. The variety of music careers, including composing, performing, and teaching, will be emphasized. Same as MSC 224. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 227 - Genes and Gender

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Explores the role of genetics and biology of gender. A review of both classical and molecular genetics will provide a basis for consideration of the extent to which gender is determined by genes and their regulation. Additionally, the course will focus on the extent to which transcription and translation of genes produce sexual dimorphism and gender-specific human behavior. Intended for Biology majors who have completed BIO 103-104. Open to non-biology majors who have sufficient background with permission of the instructor. Same as BIO 227. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 260 - Women, Gender, Dance, and Sport

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    This course examines how gender inequities are constructed, perpetuated, and challenged in dance and sport in the U.S.  An historical background of dance and sport focused upon female and non-binary participants will provide the foundation for analysis of contemporary issues including how gender, race, age, class (dis)ability, sexual orientation, and religion may affect one’s experiences as an athlete or dancer. Same as AMS 260 and TDF 260. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 280 - Violence Against Women

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Examines the institutional context of this social epidemic. Issues of race, age, and sexual orientation are explored, as the scope, prevalence, forms, and consequences of violence against women are examined. While the focus is intimate partner violence, broader issues of sexual assault, human trafficking, etc. will be incorporated, as will prevention, intervention, policy, and the criminal justice system’s response. Same as SWK 280. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 284 - Athena and the Amazons: Women in the Ancient World

    1 Semester, 3 credits-

    This course explores the lived experiences of the women of ancient Greece and Rome through primary sources (read in translation), material evidence, and critical methodologies. We will look at artistic and literary representations of women and gender in the ancient world, and the importance of the Greco-Roman world as a source of Western attitudes towards women. Same as: CLA 284 and HIS 284 Prerequisite: DWC 101


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  • WGS 301 - Current Issues

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Offers an in-depth examination of specific contemporary problems, their scope, policy implications, practice issues, and the role of social work in addressing these. Recent offerings include Violence Against Women (examines the problem of violence against women as a major social problem which warrants an organized societal response); International Human Services (explores the international sociopolitical and global economic contexts for the delivery of human services); Substance Abuse (examines the legal and illegal drugs of abuse, neuroscience of addiction, and treatment modalities); HIV-AIDS in the 21st century (introduces a conceptual framework for understanding the medical, scientific, political, legal, social, psychological, and ethical dilemmas associated with HIV/AIDS and society’s response to the AIDS pandemic). In certain semesters, this course is cross-listed with GST 301 and/or WGS 301. Offers an in-depth examination of specific contemporary problems, their scope, policy implications, practice issues, and the role of social work in addressing these. Recent offerings include Violence Against Women (examines the problem of violence against women as a major social problem which warrants an organized societal response); International Human Services (explores the international sociopolitical and global economic contexts for the delivery of human services); Substance Abuse (examines the legal and illegal drugs of abuse, neuroscience of addiction, and treatment modalities); HIV-AIDS in the 21st century (introduces a conceptual framework for understanding the medical, scientific, political, legal, social, psychological, and ethical dilemmas associated with HIV/AIDS and society’s response to the AIDS pandemic). Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 303 - Sociology of the Family

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Family patterns and processes in selected societies. Uniformities and variations in structures are considered. The family is analyzed as a social institution and as a form of intimate behavior. Various alternatives to the family are explored, and issues related to human sexuality and gender-role behavior are examined. Focuses on race, class, and gender. Same as SOC 301. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 311 - Gender, Race, and Class: Equity Issues in Education

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    This course will explore how gender, race, and class shape the educational experiences of students in U.S. schools. Structural and cultural barriers to, and progress towards, gender, racial and linguistic equity in schools will be closely examined in historical and contemporary contexts. Intersectional feminist theories will be considered to further elucidate these topics. Only open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Same as BLS 311 and EDU 311. Prerequisite: First-year students will be allowed in the course with permission of instructor. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 314 - Black Feminisms

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    The purpose of this course is to critically analyze and understand the theoretical project of Black Feminism. Students will examine historic and contemporary Black Feminists’ conceptualizations of standpoint theory, Black nationalism, Black Marxism, intersectionality, queer theory, anti-Blackness, Afrofuturism, Black girlhood, and how Black Feminists have shaped contemporary movements and activism to bring light to their experiences of violence and oppression Same as BLS 314, PSP 314, and SOC 314.


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  • WGS 320 - Women in the Arts, 1960-Present

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Examines the contributions of women to the arts through an analysis of prominent and influential works in the visual, performing, and literary arts. Each artist’s work is considered not only in and of itself, but also as representative of its media, and against a backdrop of historical, sociological, and political circumstances surrounding female achievement. Same as ARH 320 and TDF 320. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 323 - Women in Film

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Fine Arts

    Considers three areas where women have contributed significantly to film production, technique, and analysis. The history of women film directors is presented. Genres produced for women consumers in the classic Hollywood period are considered. Contemporary film theory and the meaning found in films from a feminist perspective will be examined. Same as TDF 323. Prerequisite: 100 or 200-level course in WGS or film. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 326 - Contemporary Women Philosophers

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    An in-depth investigation of selected women philosophers and their contributions to contemporary thought. The course may include the study of philosophers such as Elizabeth Anscombe, Simone de Beauvoir, Simone Weil, Hannah Arendt, and Edith Stein. Same as PHL 326. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 327 - Race, Class and Gender: Intersections and Inequalities

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Examines the intersection of race, class, and gender in social structures, institutions, and individual lives. Interdisciplinary approaches are used to explore the socially constructed nature of these categories, how they shape meaning for society and individuals, and the means by which they generate inequitable life chances and outcomes. Same as: APG 327, SOC 327, BLS 327, and AMS 327 Prerequisite: SOC 101, APG 101, WGS 101, BLS 101, or AMS 101.


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  • WGS 334 - Men and Women in Medieval Society

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Considers the status, experiences, and opportunities of men and women in the context of marriage, sexuality, and family life influenced from the time of the Roman Republic to the 13th century. Attention also is given to the major impact of the Catholic Church upon the development of marital and familial institutions. Same as HIS 334. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 336 - Topics in Feminist Ethics

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Ethics; Writting II

    An exploration of feminist ethics, which might include its history and relation to other moral theories, intersectionality, and its application to concrete issues. As with all Ethics courses, the Aristotelian/Thomistic tradition will be considered. Same as PHL 336. Prerequisites: Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 346 - Economics of Gender

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Uses economic analysis to understand the changing roles of women in the economy and to explain why we observe different outcomes for men and women. Topics include marriage, spousal violence, divorce, fertility, variations in the supply of female labor, differential human capital investment by gender, occupational differentiation by gender, and gender gap in earnings. Same as ECN 346. Prerequisite: ECN 101 or ECN 102.


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  • WGS 352 - Global Feminisms in the Age of Empires and Beyond

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Addresses the relationship between feminism, colonialism, and post-colonialism. The legacies of the unequal relationship between Western and non‐western feminists often weighed heavily on emergent feminisms in postcolonial societies, and feminism took on new forms in response to those legacies. Course incorporates historiography, literary fiction, and film focused on the British and French empires. Same as GST 352 and HIS 352. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 353 - The Victorian Age

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Social reform, shifting perceptions of religion and science, expanding empires, and aesthetic experimentation defined the Victorians and produced new literary genres. Thematic emphasis of this course varies but always connects Victorian literature and its social context. Authors combine the canonical (Dickens, Tennyson, the Brownings, Wilde) with pioneers of sci fi, detective fiction, and children’s literature (Wells, Conan Doyle, Carroll, etc.). Same as ENG 353. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 365 - Marketing Campaigns in U.S. History, c.1850

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Writing II

    Examines how different industries, products, and companies employed their marketing campaigns to take advantage of opportunities, respond to internal and external challenges and threats, and adapt to the social and cultural environment of their times. Includes the historical context of changing needs and wants of consumers, as well as developments in advertising media and marketing approaches. Same as AMS 367, MKT 367, and HIS 367.


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  • WGS 365 - Social Inequality in India and South Asian Diaspora

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    The purpose of this course is to critically examine systems of inequality and discrimination in contemporary India with attention to the role of caste, religion, class, and gender. Students will develop a historically-grounded understanding of systems of oppression and organized resistance in India, and examine how these systems structure social life within the transnational South Asian diaspora. Same as AST 365, GST 365, and SOC 365.


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  • WGS 368 - Fairytales, Folktales and Feminism: Telling Stories about Gender

    1 semester, 3 credits-

    Feminist theorists, race theorists and others argue that we understand our individual and social experience by translating it into familiar stories such as traditional and modern fairytales that can unconsciously mold us. This course will investigate these stories’ narrative gravity that shape an individual’s understanding of gender, race, and class, as well as the pursuits of right, wrong, happiness, and heroism. Prerequisites: AMS 101, BLS 101, or WGS 101. Previously WMS.


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  • WGS 376 - Toni Morrison

    1 semester, 3 credits- Core Foundation/Proficiency: Diversity

    Examines a selection of novels by the 1993 Nobel laureate Toni Morrison. Analyzes her dialogue with African American and American history, with an emphasis on individual and communal trauma, memory, and healing. Selected, accessible Morrison scholarship will be studied as well, with a focus on race, class, and gender, and on Morrison’s strategies as a creative writer. Same as AMS 376, BLS 376, and ENG 376. Previously WMS.


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