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SOC 260 - Military and Society
Credits: (3)
This class examines the place of the military in American society, changes in the nature of warfare and military missions, and the ethical dilemmas that flow from those. We’ll look at diversity in the military and at different stages of military careers, including recruitment, family life, and veterans’ issues.
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SOC 300 - Social Theory
Credits: (3)
This course is a survey of the major theoretical thinking in sociology, including its emergence in the 1800s, the major schools of social theory, and the relevance of theory to sociological research. Students will learn the skills of analysis, evaluation and application of sociological theory to contemporary social issues. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 . (Spring)
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SOC 303 - Sociology of Gender
Credits: (3)
This course examines women, men and gendered lives as they appear through every aspect of social life, including personal and social identity, social relationships, and institutional structures. Topics include gendered aspects of work, education, family, media, sexuality, politics and social change, and violence, primarily in the United States. Particular attention will be paid to how gender as a major organizing principle of social life intersects with other socially defined positions of race, social class, and sexuality. (As needed)
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SOC 304 - Race and Ethnicity
Credits: (3)
Comparative study of dominant and minority group relations. Focuses on outcomes of social contact among different ethnic, racial, nationality and religious groups, which include conflict, amalgamation, acculturation, assimilation, racial prejudice and racial discrimination. (As needed)
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SOC 307 - Social Inequality
Credits: (3)
This course examines the nature, structure, historical development and operation of social inequality in contemporary American society. A comparative and historical analysis of class, race and gender inequalities, and their effects on the “life chances” of individuals. Methodological and theoretical approaches to stratification are critically examined, along with “common sense” understandings of social inequality. (Fall)
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SOC 308 - Sociology of Mental Health
Credits: (3)
The sociology of mental health is a well-established research and teaching area that has occupied the attention of scholars, advocates, educators, and others for many decades. While mental health, like so many other issues, is typically considered an individual or personal matter (which it certainly is), sociologists rightly point to the cultural, systemic, and structural components of mental health. Put simply, mental health is a social matter as much as it is a personal or private matter. In this course, we will examine issues like stigma, demographic group differences in rates of mental illness, and the social construction of mental health and mental illness.
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SOC 314 - Deviant Behavior
Credits: (3)
A central theme of this course is that deviance plays an integral role in the definition of what is “normal” in human group life. Deviant behavior as an agent of social change as well as a source of social stability will be addressed. Various sociological perspectives will be employed in discussing such topics as delinquency; organized, white collar and government crime; sexual deviance; and mental illness. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 Foundations of Sociology (3)
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SOC 315 - Society and the Individual
Credits: (3)
This course focuses on the individual as actor and agent in a complex society. Using an interactionist and other sociological perspectives, this course considers topics like social capital, the sociology of communication, formulation of and external impacts on identity, processes of socialization, the impact of culture on the individual, and the influence of technology and social media.
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SOC 320 - ST: Special Topics in Sociology
Credits: (3)
A course designed to supplement regular course offerings by permitting the pursuit of knowledge about subjects of varied sociological/criminological interest suggested by faculty or students. (As needed)
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SOC 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Individually tutored reading and research on a selected sociological/criminological issue. Permission of the instructor, department chair, dean of the school/college and associate provost is required. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 for sociology majors, CJUST 110 for criminal justice majors. (As needed)
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SOC 403 - Methods of Social Research
Credits: (3)
Concentrates on the basic procedures constituting the research process, focusing on theory construction, the relationship between theory and methodology, and the principles and problems of data collection in experimental and nonexperimental research. An annotated research proposal for the Senior Research Project is required. (Fall)
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SOC 404 - Statistics
Credits: (4)
A continuation of SOC 403 emphasizing the application of statistical techniques to the analysis of data. Completion of the Senior Research Project is required. Prerequisite(s): SOC 403 . (Spring)
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SOC 480 - Internship
Credits: (1-6)
Provides opportunities for students to serve as interns at nearby social service, criminal justice and social action agencies. Permission of the instructor, and the department chair is required. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 for sociology majors, CJUST 110 for criminal justice majors. This course is normally available only for juniors and seniors. (Fall and Spring)
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SOC 498 - Senior Seminar
Credits: (3)
The capstone course of the sociology and criminal justice majors aims at providing a context for understanding the broad foci of the disciplines of sociology and criminal justice. Students review some key sociological and criminological writings with a more mature perspective and use these to develop a paper that synthesizes their knowledge of sociological/criminological theory, research and applications. Students also develop their abilities to analyze their personal experiences and explore options for continued study or employment related to their undergraduate training. (Spring)
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SOGE 360 - Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the Americas
Credits: (3)
An examination of the development of high civilizations in Mexico, Central and South America. Special attention will be devoted to the latest of those civilizations: the Maya, Aztec and Inca, but students will also learn about the important early New World civilizations as well, such as the Olmec, or the city of Teotihuacan, and Chavin and the Moche in the Andes. The approach will focus on the evolution of complex adaptations to the environment, intensive cultivation and the rise of empires. (As needed)
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SOGE 370 - African Societies through Film
Credits: (3)
In this course, we will investigate the impact of historical, economic, political, cultural and social forces on modern African societies. In studying this vast Diaspora of complex peoples and cultures we will draw upon texts in a wide variety of formats from scholarly sources to speeches and autobiography. Importantly, we will also draw upon various cinematic texts from documentary to independent African cinema and feature length “Hollywood” films.
In addition to advancing our understanding of African societies, we will use three specific approaches. 1) We will investigate the origin and persistence of Western myths, stereotypes and misconceptions about Africa and their impacts on Africa’s “development”. 2) We will study the role of representation and subjectivity in the attempt of Africans to reclaim a degree of autonomy in cultural production in order to “speak” for themselves. 3) We will study the degree to which African history has been (and continues to be) thoroughly transnational. The changing nature of Africa’s relationship to the rest of the world is crucial to properly understanding phenomenon as diverse as underdevelopment, poverty, disease, war, “tribalism” and famine.
Using the perspectives of sociology, film studies, cultural studies, critical economics and history, we will be able to better understand the impact of direct forms of social control (for example, the Transatlantic and “Arab” slave trades, forced labor, European colonialism, etc.) as well as more sophisticated mechanisms (including neocolonialism and various cultural forms of domination). Lastly, we will address the successive and consistent African movements to resist this domination.
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SPAN 101 - Beginning Spanish I
Credits: (3)
These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in Spanish and also offer insight into Spanish-speaking cultures. (Fall)
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SPAN 102 - Beginning Spanish II
Credits: (3)
These introductory courses are aimed at developing basic communicative proficiency in Spanish and also offer insight into Spanish-speaking cultures. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 . (Spring)
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SPAN 105 - Beginning Spanish in Ecuador
Credits: (3)
This introductory course aims at developing basic communicative proficiency in Spanish and also offers insight into Spanish-speaking cultures giving particular emphasis to that of Ecuador. (Taught during Cuenca semester abroad).
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SPAN 170 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (3-12)
Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 100-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
Credits: (3)
These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Spanish course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing-and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking people. Upon completion of SPAN 202 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for SPAN 200. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent (Fall)
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SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
Credits: (3)
These intermediate courses review material typically covered in a first-year Spanish course. They are aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing-and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking people. Upon completion of SPAN 201 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive three credits prior learning for SPAN 200. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. (Spring)
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SPAN 205 - Intermediate Spanish in Ecuador
Credits: (3)
This intermediate course reviews material typically covered in a first-year Spanish course. It is aimed at building student proficiency in all four language skills-listening, speaking, reading and writing-and enhancing knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking people and gives particular emphasis to the culture of Ecuador. (Taught during Cuenca semester abroad).
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SPAN 210 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation
Credits: (1)
Students learn vocabulary for a variety of daily conversational situations and strive toward intermediate speaking proficiency.
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SPAN 250 - Study Tour: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (1-3)
Group cultural study tour in a particular geographical area in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will enhance their general cultural knowledge of that region with a Mount professor. This course is conducted in English. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 270 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (3-12)
Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will complete language skills courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 200-level foreign language Mount courses. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 275 - Peru Experience
Credits: (1)
A cultural learning experience during which students or members of the Mount community perform service-learning work. The cultural component includes visiting various Incan sites surrounding Cusco along with a trip to Machu Picchu. (Every Spring Break)
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SPAN 280 - Costa Rica Experience/Proyecto Elizabeth
Credits: (1)
A cultural learning experience during which students or members of the Mount community perform service-learning work. The cultural component includes visiting various Costa Rican sites along with service opportunities. (May)
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SPAN 285 - Mexico Experience
Credits: (1)
A cultural learning experience in a city in Mexico. The cultural component of the experience includes visiting Pre-Colombian or colonial sites that connect the student to the culture and the lives of those in need whom they serve. (Spring semester)
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SPAN 290 - Spain Experience
Credits: (1)
A trip every three years to Madrid-Toledo or Madrid-Salamanca during Spring Break. Students will be helping the communities in need in the mornings as the afternoons are set aside for the cultural aspects of this service-learning experience.
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SPAN 301 - Introduction to Hispanic Studies
Credits: (3)
The goal of this course is to help students transition from intermediate to advanced level in language and to make them aware of the expectations of more advanced courses for the Spanish major or minor. We will review some of the more complex aspects of the grammar at least one day a week, while the remaining two days will be dedicated to studying Hispanic literature and/or discussing Hispanic culture in general. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 302 - Grammar and Composition
Credits: (3)
Students learn to express themselves clearly and correctly in written Spanish; includes a review of grammar and practice in formal writing. This course is a linguistic skills course. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 303 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
Credits: (3)
Students learn to express themselves clearly and correctly when they speak Spanish and to understand Spanish spoken in a variety of contexts. This course is a linguistic skills course. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. SPAN 302 is not a prerequisite for SPAN 303. This course is not open to native speakers of Spanish.
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SPAN 310 - Spanish for the Professions
Credits: (3)
The purpose is to help students acquire a business and political science vocabulary. The first part of the course will deal with business; the second with political science. This course is a linguistic skills course. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 315 - Topics in Hispanic Culture
Credits: (3)
The study of one specific cultural aspect from Spain or Latin America or both (for example art, music, cuisine, film, drama, religion or society). Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 320 - Spanish Culture
Credits: (3)
The study of various aspects of contemporary culture of Spain-art, music, cuisine, film, drama, religion and society. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 325 - Latin American Culture
Credits: (3)
The study of various aspects of contemporary culture of Latin America-art, music, cuisine, film, drama, religion and society. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 330 - Spanish Civilization I
Credits: (3)
An overview of the major periods in early Spanish cultural history to the Golden Age. Various aspects of early Spanish society and culture are studied: history, religion, art and music. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 331 - Spanish Civilization II
Credits: (3)
This course provides an overview of the major periods in Spanish history and culture from the 18th to the 21st century. Major periods include the rise of the Bourbon Monarchy in Spain, the First and Second Carlist War of the 19th century, the Restoration, the Spanish Civil War, the Franco and the post-Franco eras. Various aspects of contemporary Spanish society and culture from these periods are studied: history, religion, art, and music. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. SPAN 320 is not a prerequisite for this course.
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SPAN 335 - Latin American Civilization
Credits: (3)
The study of Pre-Colombian civilizations up to the Colonial period. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 340 - Español Callejero
Credits: (3)
The study of idiomatic expressions, colloquialisms, words and expressions used by native speakers, how the meaning of one word changes from country to country in the Hispanic world and other practical vocabulary not learned in regular grammar or conversation classes. This course is a linguistic skills course. This course counts towards Latin American Culture. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 345 - Costa Rican Culture
Credits: (3)
The study of various aspects of Costa Rican culture. This course is taught in Costa Rica during the summer program. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 350 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
Credits: (3)
This course provides an overview of the major periods and texts of Spanish literature from the Golden Age until the Enlightenment. Emphasizes readings from the primary texts, but will also include some historical material. Course requirements will include a midterm, short paper, and a final exam. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 351 - Survey of Spanish Literature II
Credits: (3)
A survey of major Spanish texts and authors from the beginning of the Enlightenment to the contemporary period. We will study literary movements such as neoclassicism, romantic and post-Franco literature. Research paper, midterm, and final exam. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. SPAN 350 is not a pre-requisite for this course.
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SPAN 352 - Spanish Women Writers
Credits: (3)
The study of women writers of Spain. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 355 - Survey of Latin American Literature
Credits: (3)
A survey of Latin American Literature from the pre-Columbian times to contemporary period. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 360 - Fantastic Genre
Credits: (3)
A study of Magic Realism and the development of the fantastic genre in Latin American literature from the 19th century to the present. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 365 - Topics in Hispanic Literature
Credits: (3)
A theme-based course that examines literary works from both Spain and Latin America.Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 370 - Study Abroad: Costa Rica
Credits: (6)
Students develop language skills at an approved foreign language institute or university in Costa Rica equivalent to 300-level foreign language Mount courses. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 380 - Experiencia Patagonica
Credits: (3)
Students examine both the Patagonian and broader Argentine cultures in class and experience the cultures of their study through mandatory study abroad in Argentina. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. (Fall, even years)
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SPAN 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Supervised individual work in selected areas of Spanish language, literature, or culture. Permission of the instructor, the department chair and the dean is required. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3)
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SPAN 425 - Latin American Women Writers
Credits: (3)
The study of Latin American women writers. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 432 - Cine y Ficción española
Credits: (3)
The study of works of fiction from Spain and their adaptation to cinema. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 435 - Ficción Latinoamericana
Credits: (3)
The study of short stories or novels. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 438 - Cine y Ficción Latinoamericana
Credits: (3)
The study of works of fiction from Latin America and their adaptation to cinema. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 440 - Ficción Española
Credits: (3)
The study of short stories and novels. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 460 - Topics: Peninsular Literature
Credits: (3)
A study of some aspect of literature from Spain-a particular author(s), theme, work or genre. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 465 - Topics: Latin American Studies
Credits: (3)
A study of some aspect of literature from Latin America-a particular author(s), theme, work or genre. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 475 - Study Abroad: Selected Geographical Area
Credits: (3-12)
Individual or group study in a particular geographical area in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will complete culture or literature courses at an approved foreign language institute or university equivalent to 400-level foreign language Mount courses. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. May be repeated for credit.
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SPAN 480 - Internship
Credits: (1-12)
An off-campus work experience that develops Spanish language proficiencies. Permission of the instructor, the department chair. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent.
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SPAN 498 - Senior Seminar
Credits: (1)
Through a review and reconsideration of significant cultural and literary readings studied throughout the major program, students will demonstrate in writing and speaking their ability to “read,” the products of a culture, to synthesize its practices, and finally to interpret and reflect upon the perspectives of the target Hispanic cultures. Upon completion of SPAN 301 with C+ or better, eligible students will receive six credits prior learning for SPAN 300. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Beginning Spanish II (3) or equivalent. Senior standing.
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SPED 308 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
Credits: (4)
Explores the academic, behavioral and social-emotional characteristics of students having special needs. Specific handicapping conditions will be described, and behavioral management and classroom inclusion strategies will be presented. (Fall)
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SPED 339 - Reading Assessment and Intervention
Credits: (4)
Assists teacher candidates in becoming proficient consumers and users of classroom-based assessments and assessment data. Participants will understand the relationship between language, reading and writing proficiencies and the role they play in assessment and instruction. Instruction will focus on building knowledge of the purposes of assessment, types of assessment tools, how to administer and use several reliable, well researched formal and informal assessments of reading and related skills, how to effectively interpret the results of assessment, an how to communicate assessment results in a variety of contexts. An emphasis on the role of technology in assessment is included. Candidates will show that they can use assessment data to guide instructional decision. Candidates will demonstrate their abilities by screening, progress monitoring, diagnosing, and assessing performance. Participants will demonstrate the ability to utilize technology for assessment purposes. (Spring)
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SPED 415 - Management in Inclusive Settings
Credits: (4)
Introduces teacher candidates to the academic, behavioral and psycho-developmental characteristics of children with exceptionalities, the processes of their identification and remediation, and pertinent laws and regulations. Teacher candidates will learn how to develop appropriate educational and behavioral management strategies for children with exceptionalities who are included in the regular classroom setting and for children from diverse cultural backgrounds and for children requiring assistive or adaptive technological supports. Field experience lab is required. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 208 . (Fall)
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SPED 433 - Assessment in Special Education
Credits: (3)
Provides for the study, interpretation and use of a variety of assessment techniques and tools used in the field of special education. Teacher candidates will score norm and criterion reference tests and analyze data using mock case studies. The data will be used to construct developmentally appropriate classroom activities. An emphasis on the role of technology in assessment is included. A field component is required. (As needed)
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SPED 434 - Special Education Curriculum Design and Adaptation
Credits: (3)
Explores ways to modify school curricula to accommodate differences in students’ learning styles. Theoretical bases for curriculum adaptation a well as practical application will be discussed. Teacher candidates will develop an awareness of assistive and adaptive technologies and their role in meeting the needs of all learners. A field component is required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 415 (As Needed)
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SPED 470 - Trends and Issues in Special Education
Credits: (2)
Explores the current trends and issues occurring within the field of special education. Emphasis will be on discussing and examining the implications of these trends and issues (i.e., overrepresentation, response to intervention, evidence-based practices) for students with disabilities. Taken concurrently with EDUC 445 , SPED 480 , and EDUC 495 . (Fall)
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SPED 480 - Teacher Internship/Special Education
Credits: (8)
Provides the teacher candidate the opportunity to participate in observation and supervised teaching in the professional development school setting, in accordance with MSDE policy. Internship fee applies. Prerequisite(s): All other program requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in this course. Lab fee applies. (Fall)
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THEOL 150 - Call and Response: Discipleship in the Bible and the Modern World
Credits: (3)
Students will examine the New Testament concept of discipleship in light of the Christian understanding of vocation. Beginning with an investigation into the Old Testament origins of divine call and human response, students will sift through the stories, speeches and persons found in the New Testament to establish for themselves an understanding of modern Christian call (discipleship) and what demands it may make on those who call themselves Christian. Various media (film, poetry, music and art) relevant to the biblical texts will also be employed in this examination. (Fall)
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THEOL 151 - Theology and Film
Credits: (3)
This course introduces students to the concepts and practices of theological reflection and study through the medium of films. Films selected will include both overtly religious films, as well as films which explore religious and spiritual themes less directly. The course will pay special attention to how film narratives shape our sense of what “religion” is, where we find it, and how it shapes human relationships and societies. The course requires no background in theology. Evening attendance at film showing may be required as a part of the course. (Fall)
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THEOL 152 - Catechism and Catholic Life
Credits: (3)
This course is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and explores the aspects of Catholic life represented by the parts of the Catechism: faith, sacraments, the Christian moral life, and prayer. (Fall)
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THEOL 153 - “Good People, Good Works”
Credits: (3)
This course will study the lives and writings of moral exemplars and saints, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., André Trocmé and the community of Le Chambon, Jean Vanier, Oscar Romero, Dorothy Day, and Flannery O’Connor. All of these people stood courageously and faithfully in opposition to hatred, injustice, racism, and violence. (Fall)
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THEOL 154 - Women of Faith
Credits: (3)
This course will trace the lives and actions of women of faith (frequently forgotten), beginning with the Old Testament and finishing with the lives of many modern women of faith. We will try to understand what these women contributed to the Church and to the world, rooted in ancient Israel and flowering in the person of Jesus Christ, and how their faith both nurtured those around them and helped to spread the Covenant message of God. (Fall)
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THEOL 190 - ST: Special Topics in Theology
Credits: (3)
Special topics in Theology.
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THEOL 202 - The Gospels
Credits: (3)
An historical, literary and theological study of the Synoptic Gospels, with an emphasis on Mark. Special attention will be given to the Gospel concern for justice, dignity and freedom within human communities of both classical and modern periods.
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THEOL 210 - Christology
Credits: (3)
An historical and systematic survey of approaches, themes and questions in classical and contemporary Christology. This study of Christ will lead to an understanding of the nature of the good and a commitment to its practice.
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THEOL 212 - Belief in Today’s World
Credits: (3)
The first theology course, Belief in Today’s World, will introduce students to the challenges of thinking about questions of belief in the context of today’s secular and pluralist world, especially in the American context. At a fundamental level, the course seeks to help students grasp the relationship of faith and reason, perhaps the central task of a Catholic university. It builds directly on the challenges of modern epistemology that are explored in the modern philosophy course, but it approaches those questions more existentially and socio-culturally. Topics to be addressed include how we come to be able to speak about God, what it means to have faith, how to deal with the problem of evil, and how to connect questions of personal belief to the Church, the sacraments, and social issues. The course connects vertically to America and the World especially by helping students understand how Catholic theology differs from the dominant cultural forms of religious belief: privatized individualism and fundamentalism. (Spring and Summer) (Frederick campus)
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THEOL 220 - Foundations of Theology: Faith and Revelation
Credits: (3)
The first theology core course introduces students to the concept of revelation, and the human response to the revelation– faith. This course builds on the epistemological challenges to belief raised in the modern philosophy course, and introduces students to the Old Testament, by responding to questions such as ‘how we speak about God’, creation and science, faith and reason, the problem of evil and suffering, and the fulfilling of faith in the constitution of a people, the Church. Note: this is a new name for the same course, THEOL 220: Belief in Today’s World. (Spring and Summer)
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THEOL 290 - ST: Special Topics in Theology
Credits: (1)
Special topics in Theology.
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THEOL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good
Credits: (3)
This course situates the moral life and contemporary issues within the Catholic theological tradition. The course requires interdisciplinary work, particularly in relation to each student’s major and/or prospective career. As part of the core curriculum, this course in theology includes seminal works in the philosophical tradition, such as Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. (Spring)
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THEOL 312 - Encountering Christ
Credits: (3)
This course provides an introduction to the sources and methods of Christian theology, considering the nature and activity of God, and the history of human relationships with God, from the perspective of revelation. This course focuses of the New Testament (especially the Gospel of Luke), the person of Jesus Christ, and the ecclesiastical themes of the Sacraments, discipleship, and the moral life. (Fall and Summer) (Frederick campus)
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THEOL 320 - Encountering Christ
Credits: (3)
This course provides an introduction to the sources and methods of Christian theology, considering the nature and activity of God, and the history of human relationships with God, from the perspective of revelation. This course focuses of the New Testament (especially the Gospel of Luke), the person of Jesus Christ, and the ecclesiastical themes of the Sacraments, discipleship, and the moral life. Prerequisite(s): THEOL 220 Foundations of Theology: Faith and Revelation (3) (Fall and Summer)
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THEOL 322 - Christology
Credits: (3)
Christology is the study of the person and work of Christ. The course provides a historical and systematic survey of approaches, themes and questions in classical and contemporary Christology. This study of Christ will lead to an understanding of discipleship, community, the nature of the good and a commitment to its practice. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 323 - The Church
Credits: (3)
This course explores the mystery called “The Church,” in its New Testament origins, its development in history, its theological development at the Second Vatican Council, and in its contemporary challenges in ecclesiology (e.g., authority in the Church, ecumenism, the role of women in the Church, involvement of the Church in politics). This study of the Church will lead to an understanding of discipleship, community, the nature of the good and a commitment to its practice. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 324 - Sacraments
Credits: (3)
This course is a study of the theology of the sacraments, with special attention to the history, development and renewal of liturgical worship. An exploration of the relationship between liturgy and life will illustrate the formative nature of liturgy toward discipleship, community, the good and a commitment to its practice. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources. (This course is a required course for Theology majors, but the course is open to all students.)
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THEOL 325 - Christian Anthropology
Credits: (3)
Christian Anthropology is the study of humanity from a Christian biblical perspective. This course will focus on key elements such as the inviolable dignity of every person, the essential centrality of community, and the significance of human action. This study of the Christian Anthropology will lead to an understanding of discipleship, community, the nature of the good and a commitment to its practice. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 327 - Synoptic Gospels
Credits: (3)
The commonalities among the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke have led the tradition to refer to these three as Synoptic Gospels (“seeing together”). The course provides a historical, literary and theological study of the Synoptic Gospels, with an emphasis on Mark. Special attention will be given to the Gospel concern for justice, dignity and freedom within human communities of both classical and modern periods. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 328 - Letters of St. Paul
Credits: (3)
The course provides a historical, literary, and theological study of St. Paul’s letters (especially the uncontested letters), focusing on his treatment of the basic themes and issues of primitive Christianity. Such an exploration will include: foundational notions about God, Christology, biblical justice, and biblical ethics, and how such themes and concerns are lived out in the lives of contemporary Christians. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 329 - Johannine Writings
Credits: (3)
This course first considers the Gospel according to John-how this gospel relates to the gospel genre and how John’s portrait of Jesus is conveyed to the reader. The course then examines the Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse) according to their historical, literary and social contexts, so as to offer students sound criteria for assessing the relevance of these texts to the modern Christian community. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 333 - Marriage and Sexuality
Credits: (3)
The theology and ethics of marriage and human sexuality inquiries into the personal, social, and spiritual significance of these aspects of the Catholic vision of the human person and human society. This course develops an understanding of the broad vision of marriage and sexuality as developed within Catholic theology in particular, but also Christian ethics more broadly. Within that context, it engages an analysis of current ethical issues: contraception, same-sex relationships, divorce and remarriage, sexual harassment and violence, and more. Furthermore, it pays particular attention to the increasing role that sexual justice plays in the discussion of the social and ecclesial dimensions of marriage and sexuality. The course draws not only from primary texts of scripture and tradition, but also contemporary sources and reflections on sexual ethics.
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THEOL 334 - Bioethics
Credits: (3)
Bioethics is a field of ethics concerned with medical procedures, bio-technology, health care (including mental health), and heath care institutions. This course attends to methods and issues in bioethics in reference to a Catholic vision of the human person, matters of justice, and the vocations of professions in medicine and scientific research. The course draws on scriptural, traditional, and contemporary sources.
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THEOL 335 - Political Theology
Credits: (3)
Political Theology explores the ways in which theological concepts or ways of theological thinking relate to politics, society, and economics. This course attends to these explorations in reference to a Catholic vision of the human person, matters of justice, community, and the common good. The course draws on scriptural, traditional, and contemporary sources.
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THEOL 336 - Catholic Social Teaching
Credits: (3)
Catholic social teaching is a body of doctrines and texts pertaining to social, economic, and political life. The course offers an examination of modern Catholic social thought on questions such as labor and capital, poverty, human rights, war and peace, international development, and other issues. The course considers questions about the right ordering of society and the implications of discipleship in modern social and political life. It draws on sources from scripture, documents of the Catholic Church, and the works of classical and contemporary theologians, as well as on the practice of organizations such as Catholic Relief Services.
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THEOL 337 - Theology and the Environment
Credits: (3)
Theological thought about the environment is rooted in basic Christian theological claims about God’s ordering of the cosmos, and has particular contemporary urgency in an age when disruption of environmental patterns poses large-scale, long-term dangers for life. This course develops the theological understanding of the significance of the created order, placing the Catholic vision of the human person within this order, and applies this understanding through the ethical analysis of contemporary problems, encouraging a life of discipleship. Particular themes include the experience of beauty in developing a mature spirituality, the notion of solidarity in the context of environmental justice, and the injustice of structural sin. The course pays particular attention to primary texts of scripture and tradition, and to contemporary sources.
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THEOL 341 - Theology/The Environment
Credits: (3)
Explores the relationships between Christian theology-with a special emphasis on Catholic social teaching-and concern for the environment. The course will study documents of the Catholic Church, as well as works of Christian theologians, Catholic and Protestant, on the environment. Criticisms of Christian theological approaches to the environment will also be considered. In accordance with Catholic social teaching, there will be a particular focus on the relationship between environmental issues and issues of social justice.
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THEOL 390 - ST: Special Topics in Theology
Credits: (3)
A consideration of pertinent topics in Christian theology. (As needed)
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THEOL 398 - Independent Study
Credits: (1-3)
Permission of the department chair, dean and associate provost. (As needed)
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