FALL 2013 300 COURSE OFFERINGS

325-01 – Jesus and the Gospels – MUNOA – MWF – 12:00-12:50 pm
This is an introductory course on the Gospels and their chief subject, Jesus of Nazareth. Its aim is to study Gospel literature, including some non-canonical versions (e.g., the Gospel of Thomas), as sources to the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. This class will focus on what these Gospels teach and what may be known about the historical Jesus.

349-01 – The Faith of the Early Church – ORTIZ – TR – 12:00-1:20 pm
The faith of the early Church is a common source of wisdom and guidance for all Christians. In this course, students will meet Ignatius, Augustine, Perpetua and Felicity, Basil, Cyprian, and others who are our mothers and fathers in the faith. They will encounter firsthand the beliefs, controversies, and personalities of the earliest Christians, including those who knew the apostles, those who died because of their love of Christ, and those who articulated the faith which we hold today. Through a careful study of the major saints and theologians of the first five centuries, students will be introduced to the pattern of early Christian thought on topics such as the Trinity and Incarnation, the authority and nature of the Church, worship, prayer, marriage and family, social justice, and the mystical life.

383-01 – Studies in Islam – WILSON – MWF – 1:00-1:50 pm
A study of the history and development of Islam, considering its literature, doctrines, traditions, and practices. Particular emphasis is placed upon sectarian Islam with its various geographical locations and its political significance in the world today.