Theology and Religious Studies in the GEP
All students must successfully complete the Signature Core course, "Faith, Justice and the Catholic Tradition," as well as any one of a number of courses signified as Religious Difference courses.
Signature Core:
THE 154 Faith, Justice and the Catholic Tradition
This course is designed to introduce students to central theological themes (such as the doctrines of Christ, the human person, sin/grace/salvation, and the sacraments) and moral claims (such as the preferential option for the poor, solidarity, and the common good) typical of the Roman Catholic Tradition. Through a critical examination of primary texts, students will investigate the historic grounds of faith and will learn how and why a concern for social, economic and political justice is rooted not only in the Christian Gospel but also in fundamental Christian doctrines and liturgical practices.
Variable Core: Religious Difference
Select any one of the following:
The Hebrew Bible |
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The Jewish and Christian Encounter (when Team-taught) |
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Interreligious Dialogue |
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The Bible: Combat Zone or Common Treasure? (when Team-taught) |
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Jews and Christians: Estranged Relatives or Total Strangers? (when Team-taught) |
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New Ways of Thinking about the Jewish Jesus As Savior (when Team-taught) |
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Comparative Religion |
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Judaism |
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Islam |
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REL 251 |
Religions of Ancient India |
REL 261 |
Hinduism |
REL 270 |
Designated Special Topics in Religious Studies |
REL 271 |
African and Caribbean Religions |
REL 351 |
Indian Buddhism |
REL 352 |
Mahayana Buddhism |
REL 355 |
Immortals, Ancestors, Ghosts and Gods: Superhumans in Chinese Religion |
REL 383 |
Ancient Greek Religions |