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Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41161

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

Requirements Met:
     Writing in the Discipline

  Erika Kidd

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41162

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

Requirements Met:
     Writing in the Discipline

  Erika Kidd

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41163

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

Requirements Met:
     Writing in the Discipline

Instructor: TBD

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41164

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

Instructor: TBD

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41165

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

Instructor: TBD

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41167

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  Kathryn Wehr

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41168

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Billy Junker

At the center of the Catholic vision are the two great works of divine love: creation and redemption. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. Students will examine characteristic Catholic approaches to and emphases concerning creation, redemption and ecclesiology, and discuss how Catholic understandings of creation and redemption inform, respond to, and critique Catholic practices in various cultural settings. In addition, the course will compare and contrast contemporary Catholic cultural monuments with that produced in earlier eras, and compare and contrast Catholic Christianity with other forms of Christian and non-Christian belief and practices. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. Prerequisites: CATH 101

4 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41169

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     [Core] Signature Work

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Billy Junker

At the center of the Catholic vision are the two great works of divine love: creation and redemption. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. Students will examine characteristic Catholic approaches to and emphases concerning creation, redemption and ecclesiology, and discuss how Catholic understandings of creation and redemption inform, respond to, and critique Catholic practices in various cultural settings. In addition, the course will compare and contrast contemporary Catholic cultural monuments with that produced in earlier eras, and compare and contrast Catholic Christianity with other forms of Christian and non-Christian belief and practices. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. Prerequisites: CATH 101

4 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41170

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Billy Junker

At the center of the Catholic vision are the two great works of divine love: creation and redemption. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. Students will examine characteristic Catholic approaches to and emphases concerning creation, redemption and ecclesiology, and discuss how Catholic understandings of creation and redemption inform, respond to, and critique Catholic practices in various cultural settings. In addition, the course will compare and contrast contemporary Catholic cultural monuments with that produced in earlier eras, and compare and contrast Catholic Christianity with other forms of Christian and non-Christian belief and practices. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. Prerequisites: CATH 101

4 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41171

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     [Core] Signature Work

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Billy Junker

At the center of the Catholic vision are the two great works of divine love: creation and redemption. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. Students will examine characteristic Catholic approaches to and emphases concerning creation, redemption and ecclesiology, and discuss how Catholic understandings of creation and redemption inform, respond to, and critique Catholic practices in various cultural settings. In addition, the course will compare and contrast contemporary Catholic cultural monuments with that produced in earlier eras, and compare and contrast Catholic Christianity with other forms of Christian and non-Christian belief and practices. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. Prerequisites: CATH 101

4 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (UG) (CATH)

CRN: 41172

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  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

Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)

CRN: 41287

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

  Billy Junker

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

Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)

CRN: 41288

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

  Martin Schlag

This course considers particular topics in the area of Catholic Studies and History. Although the topics will vary, the courses will have both historical foundation and an interdisciplinary focus. These topics courses will fulfill the area requirement of Catholic Studies and History.

3 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)

CRN: 41289

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  Raymond MacKenzie

In this course, we will examine the interrelationships among the novelist, the novelist’s faith, and the audience. What does it mean to be a “Catholic novelist”? At what points are there conflicts between the demands of art and the demands of faith, and how may those conflicts be resolved? We’ll explore these and many related questions as we read the greatest Catholic writers of the modern era, including Dostoevsky, Mauriac, Greene, Waugh, and O’Connor.

3 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)

CRN: 41290

CoFlex:In Person&Online Sync | Topics Lecture 1

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

  Mark McInroy

This course considers particular topics in the area of Catholic Studies and the Arts. Although the topics will vary, the courses will have both an aesthetic foundation and an interdisiplinary focus. These topics courses will fulfill the area requirement of Catholic Studies and the Arts.

3 Credits

Subject: Catholic Studies (Grad) (CSMA)

CRN: 41291

Hyflex: Flexible Learning | Lecture

St Paul: Sitzmann Hall 207

  Erika Kidd

Topics courses examine in detail a small, focused set of questions arising from one or more of the disciplines within the graduate Catholic Studies program. Topics and instructors will vary.

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40059

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course examines the principles and foundations of Catholic theology regarding its nature and method, the relationship between philosophy and theology, theology as the science of ecclesial faith, and its sources in Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Church.

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40060

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course explores the origin, nature, and mission of the Church in Scripture and Tradition, especially the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium. The course addresses the Church as sacrament and mystery, the marks of the Church and ecumenism, the concept and meaning of the People of God, and the relationship between the laity and the ordained ministry. The course includes a special focus on the Blessed Virgin Mary as a type of the Church. Prerequisite: DVDT 501 or permission of instructor.

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40817

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

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40247

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course examines the mystery of divine grace as the self-gift of God to the human person and the means by which fallen humanity is restored and elevated to friendship with God. It explores the nature of grace and its anthropological and ecclesiological effects. Among the fundamental questions considered are the relationship between grace and human freedom, the notion of merit, and the Catholic understanding of predestination.

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40086

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

Consideration is given to the nature, attributes, and activity of God; as well as the natural knowledge of God and language about God. The course also considers how the understanding of God shapes the Christian life. Prerequisites: DVDT 501 and DVDT 504; dual-degree students may substitute for DVDT 661.

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40812

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

The course will examine the method, thought, and personality of Aquinas as well as the historical context and contemporary relvance of his work. This course emphasizes careful reading of selected texts of the Secunda secundae of the Summa Theologiae.

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40813

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

3 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40136

Dissertation/Thesis

St Paul: No Room

Instructor: TBD

0 Credits

Subject: Dogmatic Theology (Div.) (DVDT)

CRN: 40951

In Person | Dissertation/Thesis

St Paul: No Room

Instructor: TBD

3 Credits

Subject: Historical Studies (Div.) (DVHS)

CRN: 40061

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course studies the history of Christianity from its origins to the late Middle Ages of the fifteenth century. It requires a critical analysis of primary source documents, examining the historical origins of church institutions, practices, and doctrines. Attention is given to the interaction of social, political, cultural, and theological factors that shaped and influenced the Christian tradition throughout the Patristic and Medieval eras.

3 Credits

Subject: Language Studies (Div.) (DVLS)

CRN: 40840

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of Ecclesiastical Latin, that is, the Latin language as it developed within the context of the liturgical, legal, and intellectual life of the Western Church. It emphasizes the essentials of grammar and syntax and develops 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

Subject: Language Studies (Div.) (DVLS)

CRN: 40844

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course focuses on the Latin of the Vulgate, as well as Roman Catholic liturgical texts.  Additionally, it will introduce students to original texts of the Catholic theological and doctrinal tradition. Students will continue to broaden their vocabulary and reading skills of ecclesiastical Latin.  It emphasizes the essentials of grammar and syntax and develops 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

Subject: Moral Theology (Div.) (DVMT)

CRN: 40209

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of Catholic moral theology. Special attention is given to the sources of morality, moral decision-making, the natural law tradition in conscience formation, and Catholic social thought. In M.Div. sections, the course includes the assessment of human actions especially in light of the sacrament of Reconciliation.

3 Credits

Subject: Moral Theology (Div.) (DVMT)

CRN: 40248

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides an overview of the Church’s social teaching as found in Scripture and ecclesial documents. It promotes the vision of the common good that unites the principles of Catholic social thought and their implications for contemporary issues and life in community. Finally, it explores ways to integrate the vision and principles in the preparation of homilies. Prerequisite: DVMT 601 or permission by instructor.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 40841

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course introduces students to philosophical logic and the basic forms of reasoning necessary for theological studies and priestly ministry. It also aims to show examples of these patterns of reasoning, with a special emphasis on the work of Thomas Aquinas. The course familiarizes students with the lexicon, distinctions, and intellectual habits necessary to approach existential questions of perennial importance. Students learn to apply principles of logic to reading and writing for future theological studies in preparation for the Catholic priesthood.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 40842

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course introduces students to the fundamental question: “What does it mean to be human?”  Special attention is given to this question in the work of Thomas Aquinas, whose philosophical anthropology provides the normative foundation for the Church’s intellectual, doctrinal, and moral reflection.  It also addresses contemporary challenges to Christian anthropology.  This course is offered as preparation for the Catholic priesthood. 

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 40848

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course treats epistemology within the larger context of both a phenomenology of the knowing subject and a psychology of the soul, especially as these are rooted in the philosophical tradition of metaphysical realism.  The course focuses principally on the contributions of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas to the question of the intellect’s relation to the order of being.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 40849

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course is an examination of what Aristotle called “First Philosophy.”  That is, it is an inquiry into the nature of being as such.  Special attention will be paid to questions of essence and existence, substance and accidents, form and matter, potency and act, and causality, as well as the analogy of being and the transcendental attributes of being.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 40843

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides an introductory survey of the sources of philosophical inquiry in the Ancient Greek, Roman and/or Judeo-Christian sources. Special attention will be given to the works of the Pre-Socratics, Plato and Aristotle. In addition, some attention will be given to philosophical principles considered in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament where appropriate. This course is offered as preparation for the Catholic priesthood.

3 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (Div.) (DVPH)

CRN: 40845

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides an introductory survey of the major philosophical figures from the sixteen to the twentieth century. Special attention will also be given to how those figures and their respective philosophical views intersect with the main outlines of Roman Catholic intellectual tradition of the same period. This course is offered as preparation for the Catholic priesthood.

3 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40093

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides foundational theological principles derived from a variety of ecclesial documents for the formation of a pastor’s heart in the pattern of the Good Shepherd and with the love Christ has for the Church. Seminarians begin to observe pastoral practice in their teaching parishes, reflecting on how God is calling them to be shepherds of souls. Through frequent interactions with parish staff, the formation of and meetings with a teaching parish committee, and regular attendance at church events and liturgies, students become acquainted with the history and distinctive characteristics of their respective parishes.

1 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40204

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

The course provides an introduction to the basic skills of community leadership necessary for priestly ministry. It presents principles and practices necessary for public speaking, leadership, and teaching in diverse settings. The course includes acquiring skills to build community and to provide effective catechetical formation in multicultural parish contexts.

2 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40094

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides an introduction to how a parish passes on the “Good News of Jesus Christ” through educational and catechetical programs. Seminarians learn effective pastoral planning as an outgrowth of lesson planning. As they learn to apply various educational principles, students engage in teaching activities with young parishioners who participate in sacramental preparation sessions, faith formation/religious education classes, and/or school programs. Theological reflection continues with the pastor and teaching parish committee, along with a review of the seminarian’s teaching experiences. Prerequisite: DVPT 501

1 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40089

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course treats briefly the history and status of Canon Law and the norms governing its interpretation. It focuses on the first four books of the 1983 Code of Canon Law: General Norms, the People of God, the Teaching Office of the Church, and the Sacraments. The course serves as a foundation for addressing canonical issues and questions arising in pastoral ministry.

3 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40322

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Instructor: TBD

This course equips students with the necessary practical tools for Catholic school leaders to navigate the complexities of the law as it applies to both private and Catholic schools. From the Code of Canon Law to local, state, and federal statutes and regulations, this course includes instruction on all levels of the law while maintaining a core focus on employment law and school-related law for the distinct mission and ministry of Catholic education. Beginning with a broad understanding of law as articulated by St. Thomas Aquinas, and then moving on to practical implications of underlying principles and practices, the course applies legal reasoning and Catholic moral teaching as it examines student-handbooks, hiring practices, employee-handbooks, and legal issues in light of specific cases that typically arise in Catholic schools.

3 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40818

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course introduces students to the theological foundations and spiritual practices that serve as the basis of both personal and ecclesial prayer in the Catholic tradition. It provides students with the knowledge and tools they need to develop a personal habit of prayer, including exposure to the classical forms of Catholic devotional prayer. It then prepares students to lead the ecclesial community in prayer for rites other than the Eucharist including ministry to the sick, presiding and preaching the Liturgy of the Hours, catechumenate rites, wake and graveside services, and services of Word and Communion.

3 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40246

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course introduces the theory and practice of homiletics, surveying homiletic history and recent Church documents. It focuses on the integration of Scripture and liturgy with congregational needs and the preacher’s character. The course equips students with methods of homiletic preparation and delivery that encourage on-going development in the art of preaching. Prerequisite: DVPT 512.

3 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40323

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

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

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40274

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course develops the skills and perspective needed for the priest in his role as pastoral counselor. Drawing upon the contributions of psychology and Catholic anthropology, it develops skills needed for effective counseling interactions with attention given to the issues of appropriate boundaries and resources for referral. Prior field experience is presumed.

2 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40096

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course provides seminarians with experience in building relationships with diverse cultural groups in the parish and local community. Participants learn about the needs of the local community and apply principles of Catholic social teaching to the pastoral context, developing sensitivity for cultural differences and promoting a charitable attitude towards other religious traditions. Seminarians also engage in critical self-reflection to discern the differences between personal preferences, cultural practices, and matters of Catholic faith. Prerequisite: DVPT 500

1 Credits

Subject: Pastoral Theology (Div.) (DVPT)

CRN: 40612

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This supervised ministry course provides fourth-year seminarians with opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the pastoral care given in a parish setting through participation in the Teaching Parish Program as they progress through the diaconate toward ordination to the priesthood. By completing the tasks outlined in the Teaching Parish Program Manual for Theology IV Fall Semester, seminarians gain valuable experience in the work of pastoral care with a particular emphasis on the continued improvement of preaching. Prerequisite: DVPT 790

0 Credits

Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)

CRN: 40087

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course studies the Pentateuch and Historical Books using the principles of Catholic hermeneutics. It examines and critiques a plurality of approaches available to the interpreter and addresses texts dealing with theological themes such as promise, election, covenant, and fidelity.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)

CRN: 40814

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

Surveys the major genre within the Old Testament canon and examines the principles of interpretation employed in the analysis of the texts. Stresses a plurality of approaches available to the interpreter while teaching the classical methods of biblical interpretation. The course also introduces Catholic views of canon, inspiration, and interpretation.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)

CRN: 40062

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course presents the literary composition, structure, and theology of the Fourth Gospel, stressing its unique and complementary aspects relative to the Synoptic Gospels in revealing the person of Jesus Christ. Moreover, this course also examines the Catholic Letters and the Book of Revelation. Special attention is given to methods of interpretation and to issues that pertain to modern concerns. Prerequisite: DVSS 521 or DVSS 530.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)

CRN: 40276

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course examines Old Testament wisdom literature and the deuterocanonical books, focusing on their composition, structure, theology, and implications for ecumenical dialogue. In addition, it treats how Second Temple Judaism influences the development of the New Testament.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Scripture (Div.) (DVSS)

CRN: 40816

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course examines Old Testament wisdom literature and the deuterocanonical books, focusing on their composition, structure, theology, and implications for ecumenical dialogue. In addition, it treats how Second Temple Judaism influences the development of the New Testament.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)

CRN: 40063

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

Through the study of Scripture, patristic sources, and magisterial documents, this course explores the meaning of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the sacramental and sacrificial nature of the Mass, and the effects of the Eucharist. Special attention is given to the relationship between the Eucharist and Christology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology. Prerequisite: DVDT 504; DVST 501 is recommended.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)

CRN: 40815

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course examines the principles of sacramental theology with emphasis on the Eucharist and its celebration. It addresses the Sacraments as efficacious signs and participation in the Christian Mysteries. The subject is approached from the perspective of Scripture and the theological tradition as informed by Church teaching.

3 Credits

Subject: Sacred Theology (Div.) (DVST)

CRN: 40249

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Instructor: TBD

This course examines the theology and praxis of Christian sacramental marriage, including an overview of the rite, Roman Catholic Canon Law concerning marriage, and proper pastoral preparation of engaged couples. It treats the ends of marriage and how they are morally fulfilled, the natural complementarity of man and woman as the basis of the marriage bond, and the family as the domestic Church. Prerequisite: DVPT 602 and DVST 501.

3 Credits

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41747

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Global Perspective AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Sustainability (SUST)
     Writing to learn

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41748

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Global Perspective AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Sustainability (SUST)
     Writing to learn

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41749

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Mike Klein

This course introduces students to qualitative research theories, methods, and techniques focused on representing voices of women, people of color, people in poverty and others that are marginalized or excluded from dominant culture. Specifically, students will gain familiarity with the qualitative social science methods of interviews, ethnography, documentary research, and focus groups. Throughout the course, students will be guided through the process of designing and conducting their own unique research projects meanwhile learning from ongoing research with their instructors and partner organizations. In addition to training in data collection techniques, analysis, and varied epistemologies, the course thoroughly explores the ethics of research with marginalized communities and the ways in which research can and does relate to social change. Together, participants in this course will co-create a teaching/learning community wherein we all critically analyze and respectfully value each person’s individual and particular contributions as well as our diverse understandings of social reality and how we position ourselves in the multiple worlds in which we live and work.

4 Credits

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41750

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Amy Finnegan

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41751

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41752

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41753

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     FYE CommGood/Learning Comm
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Obasesam Okoi

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41754

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  Obasesam Okoi

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41755

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Sustainability (SUST)
     [Core] Signature Work
     Writing in the Discipline

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Mike Klein

Leadership for Social Justice examines the arc of leadership through the process of creating, sustaining, then institutionalizing positive social change. The course examines models and case studies of authoritative, positional, influential and situational leadership in diverse settings such as community organizing, social movements, social entrepreneurship and nonprofit management. The course also explores approaches to ethical leadership and provides opportunities for students to develop the skills and vision needed to become ethical leaders for social justice. Students will analyze the role of leadership in the tensions between preserving order and promoting transformation. They will develop a critical approach to the dynamics of power in order to effect systemic change. Prerequisites: 80 completed credits

4 Credits

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41756

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Amer Culture & Diff Minor Appr
     Faith and Praxis Minor or Cert
     Writing in the Discipline

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Amy Finnegan

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

Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)

CRN: 41757

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

  Obasesam Okoi

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42034

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Michael Rota

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42035

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42036

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42037

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Michael Rota

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42038

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Chris Toner

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42039

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42040

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42041

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42042

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42043

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Chris Toner

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42045

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42046

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42047

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42048

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42049

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Mark Spencer

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42050

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42051

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42052

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42053

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42054

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42055

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42056

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Mark Spencer

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42059

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  John Kronen

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42060

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  John Kronen

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42068

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Global Perspective

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Heidi Giebel

A comparison of Eastern and Western moral theories with an emphasis on their application to contemporary moral issues.  Eastern theories may include Confucian, Hindu, Buddhist, or Taoist accounts of ethics.  Western theories will include significant attention to accounts important to Catholic intellectual tradition.  Contemporary moral issues to be considered will vary from semester to semester, but may include …sexual morality, abortion, suicide and euthanasia, family morality, race, sex, gender, war, capital punishment, technology, media ethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, and questions about Hawaiian sovereignty. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115.

4 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42069

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Stephen Laumakis

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42070

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Stephen Laumakis

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42071

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Sports Management Minor
     Sports Studies Minor
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Stephen Laumakis

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42072

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Peter Distelzweig

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42073

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Peter Distelzweig

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42074

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Gloria Frost

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

4 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42075

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Peter Distelzweig

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

4 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42076

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

Instructor: TBD

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

4 Credits

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42077

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Thomas Feeney

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42078

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Diversity/Soc Just AND [Core] Integ/Humanities
     

Other Requirements Met:
     Writing Intensive

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Thomas Feeney

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42079

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

Other Requirements Met:
     Family Studies Major Approved
     Family Studies Minor Approved

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

Instructor: TBD

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42080

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Joshua Stuchlik

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

Subject: Philosophy (PHIL)

CRN: 42081

In Person | Lecture

St Paul: In Person

Core Requirements Met:
     [Core] Phil/Theo
          OR
     [Core] Integ/Humanities

(2021 Core Planning Guide)

  Joshua Stuchlik

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