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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 21396
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
This course provides a critical investigation into the quest for meaning and happiness as found in the Catholic tradition. Beginning with fundamental Catholic claims about what it means to be a human being, this course explores the call to beatitude in materials from several disciplines, including theology, philosophy, literature, and art, as well as ancient, medieval, and contemporary sources. Topics explored include a consideration of human persons in relation to divine persons, the supernatural end to human life, the human person as experiencing desire and suffering, the Christian paradox that joy may be found in the giving of one's self, and the search for happiness through friendship and love. Through all these topics, the course particularly examines the question, "What is the specifically unique character of Christian happiness?"
4 Credits
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9:55 am |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 22257
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
This course provides a critical investigation into the quest for meaning and happiness as found in the Catholic tradition. Beginning with fundamental Catholic claims about what it means to be a human being, this course explores the call to beatitude in materials from several disciplines, including theology, philosophy, literature, and art, as well as ancient, medieval, and contemporary sources. Topics explored include a consideration of human persons in relation to divine persons, the supernatural end to human life, the human person as experiencing desire and suffering, the Christian paradox that joy may be found in the giving of one's self, and the search for happiness through friendship and love. Through all these topics, the course particularly examines the question, "What is the specifically unique character of Christian happiness?"
4 Credits
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9:55 am |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 20767
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
This course explores from an interdisciplinary perspective the history of the Catholic Church as it interacts with the secular world and is shaped by its dominant personalities and events. No other institution in history has survived, and flourished, for so long and in the face of so many challenges. This course will critically reflect upon the history of the Church, from its origins in the Apostolic Age to the modern period, as a series of cycles with a common pattern of creativity, achievement, and retreat. Students may expect to complete the course with an awareness and understanding of the major personalities and events, secular and ecclesial, that have shaped the life of the Church.
4 Credits
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1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 22258
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just
This course explores a variety of Catholic identities that have emerged over the course of American history. We will not only grapple with the distinct historical experiences, spiritual and social practices, and cultural expressions of these identities, but will also try to grasp their fundamental unity as manifestations of the universal Church. We will particularly focus upon historically marginalized or underrepresented Catholic identities in the context of the United States, and the significance of their contributions to the nation and the Church. Our method will be interdisciplinary: students may expect to encounter literature, history, theology, political philosophy, film, visual art, and music.
4 Credits
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 22322
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
UG Core Faith/Catholic Trad
Michael Naughton, Don Weinkauf
This course provides an investigation into the ways in which Catholicism is inherently social and ecclesial. Its specific focus is on the Christian engagement with the world. The course's framework will be taken from the analysis of society into three spheres of action (culture, politics, and economics) as described in Centesimus annus. We will examine the ways that Revelation, the sacramental life, and the teachings of the Church call Catholics to seek holiness and to witness to their faith in the world. Specific topics may include social and economic justice, politics and public policy, lay and religious apostolates, education, and marriage and family. Course materials may include resources from philosophy, theology, history, economics, and political science.
4 Credits
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9:35 am |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 20891
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
UG Core Faith/Catholic Trad
This course provides an investigation into the ways in which Catholicism is inherently social and ecclesial. Its specific focus is on the Christian engagement with the world. The course's framework will be taken from the analysis of society into three spheres of action (culture, politics, and economics) as described in Centesimus annus. We will examine the ways that Revelation, the sacramental life, and the teachings of the Church call Catholics to seek holiness and to witness to their faith in the world. Specific topics may include social and economic justice, politics and public policy, lay and religious apostolates, education, and marriage and family. Course materials may include resources from philosophy, theology, history, economics, and political science.
4 Credits
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9:35 am |
9:35 am |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 22412
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
UG Core Faith/Catholic Trad
Instructor: TBD
This course provides an investigation into the ways in which Catholicism is inherently social and ecclesial. Its specific focus is on the Christian engagement with the world. The course's framework will be taken from the analysis of society into three spheres of action (culture, politics, and economics) as described in Centesimus annus. We will examine the ways that Revelation, the sacramental life, and the teachings of the Church call Catholics to seek holiness and to witness to their faith in the world. Specific topics may include social and economic justice, politics and public policy, lay and religious apostolates, education, and marriage and family. Course materials may include resources from philosophy, theology, history, economics, and political science.
4 Credits
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 22263
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
John Henry Newman has been called, somewhat misleadingly, the father of the Second Vatican Council. According to Jarsoslav Pelikan, "(n)ot only to his latter day disciples, ...but to many of those who have drawn other conclusions from his insights, John Henry Newman has become the most important theological thinker of modern times." T.S. Eliot had insisted that he is one of the two most eloquent sermon writers in the English language. Pope Benedict XVI stressed his importance as the theologian of conscience when he presided at his beatification in England. In this course we will examine not only Cardinal Newman's most important theological works focusing on the development of doctrine and the role of conscience in relation to Church authority, but also his philosophical works addressing the relations of faith and reason, his work on university education and selected poetry, meditations and devotions, and sermons.
4 Credits
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9:35 am |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)
CRN: 22320
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall B10
The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule
4 Credits
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6:00 pm |
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Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)
CRN: 21249
Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
This interdisciplinary course continues the exploration of the relations between faith and culture begun in Catholic Thought and Culture I, beginning with the medieval period up until the present day. Students will engage areas of artistic expression (literature, music, visual art) in the light of philosophical and theological currents affecting Catholic life in a given era. Upon completion of both Catholic Thought and Culture I and II, students will have some grasp on the fascinating interaction of Gospel and culture marking Catholicism's development, demonstrated skills in the interpretation of literature, music, and visual art, and an appreciation for how the arts can embody Catholic truth and goodness in beauty. Students will also have a broad sense of the contexts of the Catholic tradition, parts of which will then be filled in by other, more specific, courses in the program. NOTE: It is not required (though it is recommended) that students take CSMA 500 prior to taking CSMA 501.
3 Credits
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Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)
CRN: 21441
Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Called by the Church historian, Jaroslav Pelikan, “the most important theological thinker of modern times,” Cardinal Newman is perhaps best known for his work on university education. His most significant intellectual work, however, was in the area of development of doctrine, the relations of faith and reason, and the role of authority and conscience in the life of the Church. This course considers the contemporary relevance of Newman’s thought in each of these areas and examines his sermons and devotional writings, works which led T. S. Eliot to refer to Newman as one of the two greatest homilists in the English language.
3 Credits
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Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)
CRN: 22244
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall B10
Rooted in Scripture, the thinking of the early Church and the developing Catholic community on social questions has always constituted a challenge to civil society to protect human dignity from the concrete threats of the day. We will be to explore different dimensions of the Catholic social tradition, in its historical origins, its classic writers, and its contemporary expressions (e.g., papal encyclicals and conciliar documents). Specific topics, depending upon time and student interest, may include: the foundation and requirements of human dignity, common good(s), justice in society, solidarity, the legitimacy of private property, the dignity of work, the importance of families, and peace and just war.
3 Credits
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Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)
CRN: 22243
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
In this course, we will read and discuss Dante's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. While we will situate the poem in history and will pay close attention to the poem's engagement with political and theological controversies, our main task will be to attend to the language, structure, and imagery of Dante's poem itself.
3 Credits
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Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)
CRN: 21250
CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Topics Lecture 1
St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207
Everyone wants happiness, but does anyone know how to find it? Should we even expect to find it in this life—or just pursue it? In this course, we will examine ancient, medieval, and contemporary writing about the universal human desire for happiness—and the many ways it can elude us. How can we identify true happiness, and why are we often drawn to false imitations? Is everyone happy in the same way? Is it possible to be happy without virtue—or without God? Can suffering and happiness coexist in the good life? Drawing on philosophy, theology, literature, and art, we will map out the unique character of Christian happiness.
3 Credits
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Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)
CRN: 21563
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course examines the principles that inform a Catholic understanding of the human person including: the revealed truths of creation, sin, grace, justification, merit, and final glory. It also addresses questions regarding the relationship between natural and supernatural ends, and between the human person’s supernatural vocation and role in the world. Special attention is given to how such content informs lay pastoral leadership and effective ministry.
3 Credits
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Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)
CRN: 20265
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course investigates the fundamental principles that govern the Catholic understanding of the person of Jesus Christ and his redemptive work. It considers the controversies and councils of the early Church, the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas, and contemporary theology. Prerequisite: DVDT 501; dual-degree students may substitute for DVDT 661.
3 Credits
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Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)
CRN: 20682
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course examines the origins and meaning of human existence from the perspectives of creation, original sin, grace, and redemption in Jesus Christ. The course focuses on the unity and dignity of the human person created in the image of God, the relationship between grace and freedom, and the relationship between each person's supernatural vocation and role in the world.
3 Credits
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Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)
CRN: 21566
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course is a general introduction to the Christian theology of God. It examines the claims and limits of natural theology as a foundation for understanding God’s self-revelation in Sacred Scripture, as well as the dogmatic development which illumines the meaning of both. Specific themes include theology proper, God the creator and the order of creation, trinitarian theology, Christology, and soteriology.
3 Credits
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Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)
CRN: 21560
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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Subject: Historical Studies (Div.) (DVHS)
CRN: 20266
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course studies the history of Christianity from the fifteenth century to the present time. It surveys major events and developments, including the Protestant and Catholic reformations, Church/state relations in the eras of absolutism and revolution, the councils of Vatican I and Vatican II, and the complexity and diversity of global Christianity. Prerequisite: DVHS 501.
3 Credits
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Subject: Historical Studies (Div.) (DVHS)
CRN: 21564
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces the literature and theological themes of the patristic period, from the first to the seventh centuries. The course emphasizes the reading and discussion of primary sources in translation. Themes may include the formation of Christian doctrine, the Church, spiritual life broadly construed, the interpretation of the Bible, the relation of faith and culture, and the emergence of a Christian consciousness of history. Pre-requisite: DVHS 501.
3 Credits
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Subject: Historical Studies (Div.) (DVHS)
CRN: 20393
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course examines the development of prominent Protestant denominations and the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Attention is also given to various religious experiments, divergent theological opinions, and other spiritual phenomena that have flourished in this country. Ecumenical and multicultural considerations include an examination of the experiences of various indigenous, ethnic, and racial groups that have significantly influenced the American religious landscape. Prerequisite: M.A.T. Students - one core course or permission of instructor; M.Div. Students - DVHS 502.
3 Credits
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Subject: Historical Studies (Div.) (DVHS)
CRN: 21209
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to the origins and philosophical principles that have defined the mission and purpose of Western and Catholic education, both in approach and content, over the course of history from Classical Greece to present day United States. Reading the key texts that have shaped the course of educational history, students will investigate when and why Catholic education has diverged from modern philosophies of education. Additionally, the course examines the historic and current role of the Catholic school in society and within the Church through a careful reading and discussion of Church documents on education. Prerequisite: DVPT 575
3 Credits
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Subject: Language Studies (Div.) (DVLS)
CRN: 22563
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Brady Educational Center 102
This course is a continuation of Basic Ecclesiastical Latin I. Students will learn more advanced principles of grammar and syntax, while continuing to develop the vocabulary necessary for praying in the language of the Church and for thoughtful engagement of her intellectual tradition in preparation for the Catholic priesthood.
3 Credits
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Subject: Moral Theology (Div.) (DVMT)
CRN: 21567
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces the fundamental principles of Catholic moral theology and Catholic social teaching. Special attention is given to the sources of morality, moral decision-making, the natural law tradition, and conscience formation. These elements form the basis for an overview of the major themes of Catholic social teaching as reflected in Sacred Scripture,papal encyclicals, and other church documents. Students will have an opportunity to apply their learning to selected issues that arise in the context of pastoral leadership.
3 Credits
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Subject: Moral Theology (Div.) (DVMT)
CRN: 20683
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course identifies and evaluates the Catholic theological principles that inform the Church’s engagement with sexual morality. Special attention is given to major documents and teaching instruments employed by the Church. The course also enables students to identify and apply ethical principles in the evaluation of human sexuality. Prerequisite: DVMT 601 or DVMT 602.
3 Credits
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Subject: Moral Theology (Div.) (DVMT)
CRN: 20761
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course presents essential Catholic theological principles that inform the Church’s teachings on issues of biomedical morality. Students examine the major documents relevant to the field and consider how to apply them in a pastorally effective manner. Prerequisite: DVMT 601 or DVMT 602.
3 Credits
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Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)
CRN: 20264
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course investigates several major schools of philosophy within the Western tradition from the 19th and 20th centuries and how they have impacted contemporary thought and culture. In particular, it considers the influence of romanticism, existentialism, postmodernism, Neo-Thomism, and phenomenology. The course includes a special focus on the Neo-Thomist revival that ensued after the promulgation of Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical, Aeterni Patris, in 1879. It considers briefly the contours of Analytic Philosophy in contrast to Continental Philosophy.
3 Credits
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Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)
CRN: 22565
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL19
This course examines the sensible beings of material reality—inanimate and animate—in their natures, their mutability, and their causes. Special attention will be given to the relation of matter and form, the categories of being, and the nature of change. Because sensible beings are more knowable to the human mind, this course is ordered towards preparing students for further philosophical studies in what is more knowable in itself in the study of Metaphysics and Natural Theology.
3 Credits
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8:15 am |
8:15 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)
CRN: 22566
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL19
This course provides an introductory survey of the foundations and methods of ethical reasoning in the philosophical tradition. Special attention will be given to the thought of Saint Thomas Aquinas and the ways in which ethical reasoning in the philosophical tradition is to be considered from the vantage of the Catholic doctrinal and moral tradition. This course is offered as preparation for the Catholic priesthood.
3 Credits
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10:00 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)
CRN: 22567
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: Brady Educational Center LL19
This course is an investigation of major philosophical questions in their medieval context. Special emphasis will be given to the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas. Possible topics include: the existence of God, the relation of faith and reason, free will and the providence of God, and the relation of political and ecclesiastical authority.
3 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20267
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This supervised ministry course provides first-year theology students with a greater understanding of the pastoral care given in a parish setting to the sick and those in need through ongoing participation in the Teaching Parish Program. By completing the tasks outlined in the Teaching Parish Program Manual for Theology I Spring Semester, seminarians gain valuable experience in the work of pastoral care that will be of benefit to future ministry. Prerequisitie: DVPT 500
1 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20268
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course provides an overview of the context of Roman Catholic ministry with special attention given to the organization and resources of the dioceses of students in the class. It entails grasping the meaning of evangelization, understanding the importance accorded by the Church to the impact of culture on ministry, and exploring how to become effective pastoral leaders in varied ministerial circumstances. Prerequisites: DVPT 513 and DVSP 501.
2 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20270
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course concentrates on the development of theological understanding of fundamental aspects of faith in both its dogmatic and sacramental expressions. Seminarians are introduced to the issues, processes, and structures involved in the faith development of adults and in effective methods of teaching the faith. Emphasis is given to the process of conversion and sound pastoral methods that facilitate conversion. Within the context of a supervised ministry experience, seminarians actively engage in the teaching parish’s RCIA program or other adult faith formation experiences. Prerequisite: DVPT 600
1 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 21210
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
In this course, each student is paired with an experienced Catholic school leader who will provide on-site mentorship to the student at a Catholic school throughout the academic year. This course allows students to apply the theoretical principles and strategies of Catholic school leadership presented in their coursework to real situations in the Catholic school in order to increase the effectiveness of their practice as a Catholic school leader. Students are able to gain valuable experience in the Catholic school and immediate support for this demanding role. Periodic online class meetings provide an opportunity for students to reflect on their experiences, challenges, and goals in light of the mentorship experience. Prerequisite: DVPT 575
1 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20834
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course provides a basic understanding of the civil and canonical administration of the parish. Key topics include the proper stewardship of Church property and finances, personnel management, and administrative leadership. Resources are also provided that will support a priest’s continued formation in these areas. Prerequisite: DVPT 602.
2 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20762
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course expands on methods of preparation and delivery essential for homiletcs, focusing on the preaching that accompanies baptisms, weddings, and funerals. Attention is given to preaching with ecumenical sensitivity and special occasions such as times of communal crises.
2 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20344
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course provides seminarians with a broad examination of the liturgical and sacramental practices of the Church while developing the skills to celebrate the liturgy and sacraments. Seminarians learn how best to prepare themselves and others to participate in the sacraments with special emphasis given to the role of the deacon in the celebration of baptism, marriage, and funeral rites. Reflecting with his supervisor on the competencies expected of associates and pastors, the seminarian gains valuable experience in liturgical ministry. Prerequisite: DVPT 740
1 Credits
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Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)
CRN: 20833
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)
CRN: 20269
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course examines the Synoptic Gospels in light of the theological themes appropriate to each evangelist. It provides insight into each Gospel’s unique and complementary role in revealing the person of Jesus Christ. Issues related to hermeneutics and pastoral ministry are integrated into the exegetical study of the Synoptic Gospels. Prerequisite: DVSS 511 or DVSS 530.
3 Credits
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Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)
CRN: 20273
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
DVSS 705 Pauline Literature and Acts (3 credits) M.Div. Required Course; MAPL Elective Course; MAT Elective Course This course explores the religious and cultural world of Paul and early Christianity as recorded in the Pauline corpus and the Acts of the Apostles. It studies Paul's major theological themes and his understanding of the life of first-century Christian communities. Finally, the course examines the impact of Paul’s teaching on modern Christian life and, when taught as an M.Div. course, explores strategies for effective homily preparation using Pauline Literature. Prerequisite: DVSS 521 or DVSS 530.
3 Credits
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Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)
CRN: 21565
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
DVSS 705 Pauline Literature and Acts (3 credits) M.Div. Required Course; MAPL Elective Course; MAT Elective Course This course explores the religious and cultural world of Paul and early Christianity as recorded in the Pauline corpus and the Acts of the Apostles. It studies Paul's major theological themes and his understanding of the life of first-century Christian communities. Finally, the course examines the impact of Paul’s teaching on modern Christian life and, when taught as an M.Div. course, explores strategies for effective homily preparation using Pauline Literature. Prerequisite: DVSS 521 or DVSS 530.
3 Credits
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Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)
CRN: 20763
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to the literary prophets and the role of prophetic traditions in Judeo-Christian thought. It surveys the Old Testament prophetic books in chronological order with emphasis on the prophetic vocation and canonical shaping of the prophetic corpus while using several interpretive methods. Prerequisites: for M.Div. - DVSS 511, DVSS 521; for MAT - DVSS 525 or 530.
3 Credits
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Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)
CRN: 20595
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces the concepts and categories that form the basis for sacramental theology and liturgy. It considers these topics from biblical, historical, dogmatic, and ritual perspectives. The course provides the foundation for more extensive study of each of the sacraments in subsequent courses.
3 Credits
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Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)
CRN: 20764
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
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Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)
CRN: 20271
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course studies the diaconal, presbyteral, and episcopal orders drawing on Scripture as well as patristic and ecclesiological sources. Attention is given to the relationship between the universal and ministerial priesthood, the sacramental configuration of the priest to Christ, and celibate chastity. It explores contemporary theological, ecumenical, and pastoral issues.
2 Credits
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Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)
CRN: 20272
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course develops the skills needed to prepare, implement, and evaluate the liturgical celebration of baptisms, weddings, funerals, blessings, the RCIA, and worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass. It prepares students to serve as deacons in the Eucharistic liturgy; and provides principles whereby liturgies may be adapted for pastoral necessity. Prerequisites: DVST 601 and DVST 602.
2 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)
CRN: 20274
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Instructor: TBD
This course prepares seminarians to assume their role as presiders in the liturgical celebrations of Eucharist, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. Through repeated practice sessions, the course equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to celebrate these sacraments. Prerequisite: DVST 709.
2 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 20500
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
UG Core Human Diversity
Major aspects of world and local conflict, theories of social science relating to conflict and violence, and various proposals for solutions. Among the aspects of conflict studied are cultural differences, scarcity of resources, economic and social structures, international trade, the arms race, corruption, oppression and war. Proposed solutions assessed include development, structural changes, world governance, multinational agencies, military power, civilian-based defense, active nonviolence for social change, conflict resolution, disarmament, cultural exchange, religious revival and prayer. These topics are considered in the light of theory, history, and literature. Students apply these concepts by investigating one country or geographic area in depth through a semester long research project. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 20824
Online: Sync Distributed | Lecture
Online
Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
UG Core Human Diversity
Instructor: TBD
Major aspects of world and local conflict, theories of social science relating to conflict and violence, and various proposals for solutions. Among the aspects of conflict studied are cultural differences, scarcity of resources, economic and social structures, international trade, the arms race, corruption, oppression and war. Proposed solutions assessed include development, structural changes, world governance, multinational agencies, military power, civilian-based defense, active nonviolence for social change, conflict resolution, disarmament, cultural exchange, religious revival and prayer. These topics are considered in the light of theory, history, and literature. Students apply these concepts by investigating one country or geographic area in depth through a semester long research project. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 22546
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
Old Core (Pre-2020) Requirements Met:
UG Core Human Diversity
Instructor: TBD
Major aspects of world and local conflict, theories of social science relating to conflict and violence, and various proposals for solutions. Among the aspects of conflict studied are cultural differences, scarcity of resources, economic and social structures, international trade, the arms race, corruption, oppression and war. Proposed solutions assessed include development, structural changes, world governance, multinational agencies, military power, civilian-based defense, active nonviolence for social change, conflict resolution, disarmament, cultural exchange, religious revival and prayer. These topics are considered in the light of theory, history, and literature. Students apply these concepts by investigating one country or geographic area in depth through a semester long research project. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 20200
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Instructor: TBD
Active nonviolence as a means for societal defense and social transformation analyzed through case studies of actual nonviolent movements, examining their political philosophy and how this philosophy is reflected in their methods and strategies. Examples of possible case studies include: Mahatma Gandhi's movement for a free India, Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the struggle for interracial justice in the United State, an integrated Canada-to-Cuba peace-and-freedom walk, the campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas (WHINSEC), fair trade movements, and the Honeywell Project. The course emphasizes the theory and active practice of nonviolence as well as oral histories of successful nonviolent movements. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 21724
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Active nonviolence as a means for societal defense and social transformation analyzed through case studies of actual nonviolent movements, examining their political philosophy and how this philosophy is reflected in their methods and strategies. Examples of possible case studies include: Mahatma Gandhi's movement for a free India, Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the struggle for interracial justice in the United State, an integrated Canada-to-Cuba peace-and-freedom walk, the campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas (WHINSEC), fair trade movements, and the Honeywell Project. The course emphasizes the theory and active practice of nonviolence as well as oral histories of successful nonviolent movements. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 21726
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Instructor: TBD
Active nonviolence as a means for societal defense and social transformation analyzed through case studies of actual nonviolent movements, examining their political philosophy and how this philosophy is reflected in their methods and strategies. Examples of possible case studies include: Mahatma Gandhi's movement for a free India, Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the struggle for interracial justice in the United State, an integrated Canada-to-Cuba peace-and-freedom walk, the campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas (WHINSEC), fair trade movements, and the Honeywell Project. The course emphasizes the theory and active practice of nonviolence as well as oral histories of successful nonviolent movements. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 22547
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Active nonviolence as a means for societal defense and social transformation analyzed through case studies of actual nonviolent movements, examining their political philosophy and how this philosophy is reflected in their methods and strategies. Examples of possible case studies include: Mahatma Gandhi's movement for a free India, Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the struggle for interracial justice in the United State, an integrated Canada-to-Cuba peace-and-freedom walk, the campaign to close the U.S. Army School of the Americas (WHINSEC), fair trade movements, and the Honeywell Project. The course emphasizes the theory and active practice of nonviolence as well as oral histories of successful nonviolent movements. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 21725
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule
2 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 20415
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
In this class students will investigate how and why particular policies are developed, proposed, adopted, and implemented; will explore how social values shape and impact public policies; and will learn how to frame issues in ways that allow for more effective advocacy. The class will examine the relative power of diverse corporate and non-profit sectors in influencing policy debates and outcomes, including the role of think tanks. Students will analyze the limitations and strengths of diverse approaches to advocacy ranging from third-party appeals and solidarity efforts to elite decision makers, as well as the prospects for a politics of agency rooted in citizen-centered politics in which people mobilize to meet the needs of their communities. The course will integrate basic theory, interaction with public policy analysts and advocates, personal experience in persuasive advocacy, and case studies focused on issues such as climate change, economic inequality, land-food-hunger, and approaches to health care. Assignments will introduce students to various tools for persuasive advocacy and allow them to develop skill sets for using them.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 21005
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Diversity/Soc Just
Other Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
This course is an introduction to the issues surrounding social conflict. It centers on equipping students with the theory and skills of conflict analysis and processes of engaging in conflict on the global, local and interpersonal levels. It contrasts a traditional conflict resolution model with conflict transformation, a paradigm that appreciates how conflict and violence are connected to underlying issues of justice. The course introduces students to a wide range of conflict transformation processes such as negotiation, mediation, dialogue, facilitation, restorative justice and conflict advocacy. It provides students with the opportunities to participate in these processes and explore potential vocational paths in the field of conflict transformation. As a component of the practice of the skills taught in this course, students organize and lead the annual World Cafe, a university-wide interdisciplinary dialogue. Throughout, the course engages students in a process of rigorous reflection of the ethics involved in engaging conflict. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
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Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 20174
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Students are required to take this seminar during the semester they are doing an internship of 7-10 hrs/wk. The seminar meets three times (at the beginning, middle, and end of the semester), to provide opportunities for those engaged in individual placements to get peer support for their discernment process. At its core is a reflective process designed to lead students to: a deeper understanding of the practical means of working for social change; an evaluation of their internship experience (both in terms of gaining a deeper understanding of their own vocation and a better understanding of the type of institutions they are working with); and applying these insights to future course work and career planning.
0 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21107
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21092
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
N/A |
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| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21091
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
N/A |
1:35 pm |
|||||
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21090
Blended Online & In-Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20937
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20938
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
5:30 pm |
5:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20939
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20940
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20941
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20942
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20943
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20944
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:15 am |
8:15 am |
8:15 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 20945
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21058
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21075
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21087
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21088
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:00 am |
8:00 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21443
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21444
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22240
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:15 am |
8:15 am |
8:15 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22239
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:00 am |
8:00 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21311
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Other Requirements Met:
Honors Course
Writing Intensive
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21698
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Other Requirements Met:
Honors Course
Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life. It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21400
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Global Perspective AND Integ/Humanities
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
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Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22144
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing Intensive
An in-depth philosophical examination of conceptual, moral, cultural, and legal issues surrounding regulating, watching, and participating in sports. Possible topics include: the definition of sport; the nature of competition; sportsmanship; being a fan; performance-enhancing drugs; gender; race; and the relationships among athletics, moral education, the law, and social responsibility in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. The course integrates various disciplinary perspectives on the nature and practice of sport, and special attention is given to reflection on these topics from within Catholic intellectual tradition. Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 218 and the less in-depth 2-credit version of the course, PHIL 219. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:00 am |
8:00 am |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22241
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
This course provides students with skills for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the sorts of reasoning encountered in natural language. Emphasis will be placed on attaining facility with different formal systems for representing and evaluating arguments - including propositional logic, Aristotelian syllogistic, first-order predicate calculus, - as well as on acquiring the ability to apply these systems in the analysis and evaluation of arguments in ordinary and philosophical discourse. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22191
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the most pressing issues and questions concerning disability. Students will encounter and critically evaluate longstanding stereotypes and biases about the disadvantages of disability. This course examines disability primarily from a philosophical perspective, yet readings from other disciplines will also be used throughout the course. Some of the central questions examined in the course include: What is disability? Is disability merely a medical condition? In what ways do societal barriers disable? How does economic class impact access to educational, medical and social resources? Does disability itself make a person worse off or is it only social stigmatization and lack of accommodation that makes the lives of those with disabilities worse? How have those with disabilities been disadvantaged in the US? What is the basis for human dignity? What conceptual frameworks allow us to uphold the dignity of those with severe disabilities? Which behaviors and assumptions threaten the equality and dignity of those with disabilities? Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22193
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the most pressing issues and questions concerning disability. Students will encounter and critically evaluate longstanding stereotypes and biases about the disadvantages of disability. This course examines disability primarily from a philosophical perspective, yet readings from other disciplines will also be used throughout the course. Some of the central questions examined in the course include: What is disability? Is disability merely a medical condition? In what ways do societal barriers disable? How does economic class impact access to educational, medical and social resources? Does disability itself make a person worse off or is it only social stigmatization and lack of accommodation that makes the lives of those with disabilities worse? How have those with disabilities been disadvantaged in the US? What is the basis for human dignity? What conceptual frameworks allow us to uphold the dignity of those with severe disabilities? Which behaviors and assumptions threaten the equality and dignity of those with disabilities? Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21408
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing Intensive
Action to achieve social justice depends, ultimately, on an understanding of what social justice is. What makes a society just? How is a just society ordered? What does social justice look like up close? If our society is not currently just, how may we justly make it so? This course considers competing (though sometimes overlapping) accounts of social justice that are of continuing relevance today, such as those found in the traditions of classical liberalism, socialism, Catholicism, and critical theory. One goal is to understand where such accounts agree, where they disagree, and why. Another goal is to appreciate how such traditions have animated and continue to animate the pursuit of justice, especially for marginalized persons in the United States. Prerequisite: PHIL 110
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21409
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing Intensive
Action to achieve social justice depends, ultimately, on an understanding of what social justice is. What makes a society just? How is a just society ordered? What does social justice look like up close? If our society is not currently just, how may we justly make it so? This course considers competing (though sometimes overlapping) accounts of social justice that are of continuing relevance today, such as those found in the traditions of classical liberalism, socialism, Catholicism, and critical theory. One goal is to understand where such accounts agree, where they disagree, and why. Another goal is to appreciate how such traditions have animated and continue to animate the pursuit of justice, especially for marginalized persons in the United States. Prerequisite: PHIL 110
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22145
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Family Studies Major Approved
Family Studies Minor Approved
This course examines the nature of human love, particularly within marriages and families. Possible topics include: romantic love, sex, dating, and marriage; true friends and friendships of selfish pleasure or advantage; love of family, strangers, and those one doesn’t like; the nature of love (is it a feeling? Is it an act of will?); reciprocity, permanence, and fidelity; love within families, especially spousal and parent/child bonds. Attention will be given to reflection on these topics from within both Catholic intellectual tradition and other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22146
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
A philosophical examination into the origin, nature, purpose, and legitimacy of government and law, especially as these relate to the good of individuals and the common good. Possible questions include: Are human beings by nature political animals? What justifies political and legal authority? What sorts of political regimes can be just and legitimate? Is there a best type of government? Are there universal human rights and, if so, where do they come from? What are the respective roles of legislator, executive, and judge? Can civil disobedience ever be justified? Can violent revolution? Should government and law take stands on questions of morality, religion, and the meaning of life or try to remain neutral in these matters? The course will consider both classical and contemporary reflection on such topics, including from authors within Catholic intellectual tradition in conversation with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22147
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
This course focuses on Natural Theology and the capacity of natural reason to know God. We will explore some of the most important ways that philosophers have argued for the existence of God and various divine properties through natural reason alone. We will also consider some important critiques of Natural Theology. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22148
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
This course focuses on Natural Theology and the capacity of natural reason to know God. We will explore some of the most important ways that philosophers have argued for the existence of God and various divine properties through natural reason alone. We will also consider some important critiques of Natural Theology. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21414
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Sci, Med, Soc (SMDS) Minor
Writing Intensive
Develop a critical and creative perspective on medicine and health care through philosophical exploration of their history, foundations, and purposes. Study important episodes and developments in the history of the theory and practice of medicine and explore philosophical analyses of and arguments about the nature of medical knowledge, health, disease, and health care. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21415
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
A consideration of the ethical dimensions of human interaction with the environment, including inquiry into the scope and justification of our obligations concerning the environment. Possible topics include: the question of who all (or what all) count as the proper objects of moral consideration, animal welfare, species preservation, conservation, climate change, environmental racism, population pressure, sustainability, and what it means to say that human beings are charged with the care of Creation. Special attention will be given to reflection on these topics from within Catholic intellectual tradition, in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21417
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
A philosophical examination of the mind from both classical and contemporary perspectives. Content that may be covered includes: the relation between the mind and the body/brain, theories of the soul and how it relates to mind and brain, theories of personal identity over time, free will, mental causation, functionalist theories of intelligence, computer/artificial intelligence, and the nature of consciousness. The course considers reflection on these topics from within both Catholic intellectual tradition and other traditions and perspectives, and engages contemporary philosophical work informed by brain and computer science. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22317
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing to learn
A philosophical examination of the mind from both classical and contemporary perspectives. Topics that may be covered include: the relation between the mind and the body/brain, theories of the soul and how it relates to mind and brain, theories of personal identity over time, free will, mental causation, functionalist theories of intelligence, computer/artificial intelligence, and the nature of consciousness. The course considers reflection on these topics from within both Catholic intellectual tradition and other traditions and perspectives, and engages contemporary philosophical work informed by brain and computer science. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22435
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule
2 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22154
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Global Perspective AND Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
PHIL 301 is a signature work course in philosophy, open to all students. Topics vary from section to section, but all sections focus on issues relevant to our university’s mission. Various sections will, therefore, focus on questions concerning such things as the nature and dignity of human beings, what makes for a meaningful human life, the compatibility of faith and reason, what makes for a just society, or the application of ethical principles, to a variety of settings and professions, for the sake of the common good. The course provides students the opportunity to reflect on and integrate knowledge acquired throughout their academic career, and to approach problems through multiple disciplinary lenses. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 and 80 credits completed
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22192
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
This Signature Work section of Disability and Human Dignity is a comprehensive introduction to the most pressing issues and questions concerning disability. Students will encounter and critically evaluate longstanding stereotypes and biases about the disadvantages of disability. This course examines disability primarily from a philosophical perspective, yet readings from other disciplines will also be used throughout the course. Some of the central questions examined in the course include: What is disability? Is disability merely a medical condition? In what ways do societal barriers disable? How does economic class impact access to educational, medical and social resources? Does disability itself make a person worse off or is it only social stigmatization and lack of accommodation that makes the lives of those with disabilities worse? How have those with disabilities been disadvantaged in the US? What is the basis for human dignity? What conceptual frameworks allow us to uphold the dignity of those with severe disabilities? Which behaviors and assumptions threaten the equality and dignity of those with disabilities? Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21435
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
Writing Intensive
Action to achieve social justice depends, ultimately, on an understanding of what social justice is. What makes a society just? How is a just society ordered? What does social justice look like up close? If our society is not currently just, how may we justly make it so? This course considers competing (though sometimes overlapping) accounts of social justice that are of continuing relevance today, such as those found in the traditions of classical liberalism, socialism, Catholicism, and critical theory. One goal is to understand where such accounts agree, where they disagree, and why. Another goal is to appreciate how such traditions have animated and continue to animate the pursuit of justice, especially for marginalized persons in the United States. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21455
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Diversity/Soc Just AND Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
Writing Intensive
Action to achieve social justice depends, ultimately, on an understanding of what social justice is. What makes a society just? How is a just society ordered? What does social justice look like up close? If our society is not currently just, how may we justly make it so? This course considers competing (though sometimes overlapping) accounts of social justice that are of continuing relevance today, such as those found in the traditions of classical liberalism, socialism, Catholicism, and critical theory. One goal is to understand where such accounts agree, where they disagree, and why. Another goal is to appreciate how such traditions have animated and continue to animate the pursuit of justice, especially for marginalized persons in the United States. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22157
In Person | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
This course examines the nature of human love, particularly within marriages and families. Possible topics include: romantic love, sex, dating, and marriage; true friends and friendships of selfish pleasure or advantage; love of family, strangers, and those one doesn’t like; the nature of love (is it a feeling? Is it an act of will?); reciprocity, permanence, and fidelity; love within families, especially spousal and parent/child bonds. Attention will be given to reflection on these topics from within both Catholic intellectual tradition and other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
10:55 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21411
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
A philosophical examination into the origin, nature, purpose, and legitimacy of government and law, especially as these relate to the good of individuals and the common good. Possible questions include: Are human beings by nature political animals? What justifies political and legal authority? What sorts of political regimes can be just and legitimate? Is there a best type of government? Are there universal human rights and, if so, where do they come from? What are the respective roles of legislator, executive, and judge? Can civil disobedience ever be justified? Can violent revolution? Should government and law take stands on questions of morality, religion, and the meaning of life or try to remain neutral in these matters? The course will consider both classical and contemporary reflection on such topics, including from authors within Catholic intellectual tradition in conversation with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
| + asynchronous coursework | ||||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22156
Online: Asynchronous | Lecture
Online
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
This course focuses on Natural Theology and the capacity of natural reason to know God. We will explore some of the most important ways that philosophers have argued for the existence of God and various divine properties through natural reason alone. We will also consider some important critiques of Natural Theology. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:35 pm |
1:35 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21818
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Sci, Med, Soc (SMDS) Minor
Signature Work
Writing Intensive
Develop a critical and creative perspective on medicine and health care through philosophical exploration of their history, foundations, and purposes. Study important episodes and developments in the history of the theory and practice of medicine and explore philosophical analyses of and arguments about the nature of medical knowledge, health, disease, and health care. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
3:25 pm |
3:25 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22318
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
Writing to learn
PHIL 301 is a signature work course in philosophy, open to all students. Topics vary from section to section, but all sections focus on issues relevant to our university’s mission. Various sections will, therefore, focus on questions concerning such things as the nature and dignity of human beings, what makes for a meaningful human life, the compatibility of faith and reason, what makes for a just society, or the application of ethical principles, to a variety of settings and professions, for the sake of the common good. The course provides students the opportunity to reflect on and integrate knowledge acquired throughout their academic career, and to approach problems through multiple disciplinary lenses. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 and 80 credits completed
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21416
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
Signature Work
A consideration of the ethical dimensions of human interaction with the environment, including inquiry into the scope and justification of our obligations concerning the environment. Possible topics include: the question of who all (or what all) count as the proper objects of moral consideration, animal welfare, species preservation, conservation, climate change, environmental racism, population pressure, sustainability, and what it means to say that human beings are charged with the care of Creation. Special attention will be given to reflection on these topics from within Catholic intellectual tradition, in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21454
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
A philosophical examination of the mind from both classical and contemporary perspectives. Content that may be covered includes: the relation between the mind and the body/brain, theories of the soul and how it relates to mind and brain, theories of personal identity over time, free will, mental causation, functionalist theories of intelligence, computer/artificial intelligence, and the nature of consciousness. The course considers reflection on these topics from within both Catholic intellectual tradition and other traditions and perspectives, and engages contemporary philosophical work informed by brain and computer science. Prerequisites: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21428
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Signature Work
Writing in the Discipline
The highest branch of philosophy, and the branch of philosophy that most helps us reach our natural end as human persons, is natural theology or philosophy of God. In this course, we will consider some central issues in that discipline. The class will begin by discussing arguments for the existence of God and other ways by which we can naturally know God. Next, we will think about attributes of God that can be known by human reason, such as divine goodness, simplicity, and freedom. Finally, we will consider issues having to do with the relation between creatures and God, such as creation, conservation, providence, and predestination. We will read from Thomas Aquinas’ Summa theologiae and from authors in the analytic, Reformed, Byzantine, and polytheistic traditions, as well as from those who object to theism. Writing a major paper and preparing for a public presentation will be a central focus of the course. Prerequisites: PHIL 365; and at least 80 credits completed.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:00 am |
8:00 am |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21420
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22151
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
9:35 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21422
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
This course is devoted to philosophical trends since the late 19th century (roughly, 1850- present). We’ll spend the first half of the semester studying three European “philosophers of suspicion,” Freud, Marx, and Nietzsche. In the second half of the semester, we’ll then focus on the movement known as analytic philosophy, examining the contributions of recent analytic philosophers to areas such as philosophy of language, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and the free will debate. Prerequisite: PHIL 220.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
9:55 am |
9:55 am |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21423
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
An inquiry into the foundations and methods of moral philosophy. The course focuses on such questions as: Is moral knowledge possible? What is the good life for human beings? Are there objective moral truths? What makes an action right or wrong? Are some types of action always wrong? How does one become a good person? How does morality relate to God? What is morality’s relation to happiness? Special attention will be given to the Aristotelian-Thomistic tradition in conversation with other approaches such as Kantianism, Consequentialism, and Relativism. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
12:15 pm |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22152
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
This course will focus on some major questions in metaphysics and natural philosophy. We will approach these topics from two different perspectives: the Aristotelian-Thomistic perspective and the contemporary analytic perspective. Some issues we will discuss include: metaphysical composition of material objects and their persistence conditions; the analysis of compositional, qualitative, and substantial change; possibility and necessity; causation; the nature of time; and the problem of universals. Prerequisite: PHIL 220.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
8:15 am |
8:15 am |
8:15 am |
||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 21424
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
This course examines fundamental questions pertaining to the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification. What is knowledge, and how would we know we have it if we did? When are we justified in believing? What counts as proof? We look to thinkers in the classical and contemporary analytic traditions to get some insight into these and related questions.. Prerequisite: PHIL 220.
4 Credits
| 02/03 - 05/23 | ||||||
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
|||||
Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)
CRN: 22153
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
OR
Integ/Humanities
Other Requirements Met:
Writing in the Discipline
The highest branch of philosophy, and the branch of philosophy that most helps us reach our natural end as human persons, is natural theology or philosophy of God. In this course, we will consider some central issues in that discipline. The class will begin by discussing arguments for the existence of God and other ways by which we can naturally know God. Next, we will think about attributes of God that can be known by human reason, such as divine goodness, simplicity, and freedom. Finally, we will consider issues having to do with the relation between creatures and God, such as creation, conservation, providence, and predestination. We will read from Thomas Aquinas’ Summa theologiae and from authors in the analytic, Reformed, Byzantine, and polytheistic traditions, as well as from those who object to theism. Writing a major paper and preparing for a public presentation will be a central focus of the course. Prerequisite: PHIL 365.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21164
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21182
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21023
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21165
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21462
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21029
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21463
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits
| M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
Subject: Theology (UG) (THEO)
CRN: 21024
In Person | Lecture
St Paul: In Person
Core Requirements Met:
Phil/Theo
Instructor: TBD
This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills associated with Christian theology. The course reflects critically upon the concepts of God and Christ, Scripture, Faith and Reason, the Human Being, and the Common Good, especially in the context of Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Catholic Social Teaching. Students will gain a basic level of theological literacy through introduction to central texts within Christian tradition, particularly the Bible. Students will also be introduced to connecting fundamental theological questions to the common good in the context of the pressing challenges of today’s world.
4 Credits