Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    May 16, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


  

 

Theology and Spiritual Action

  
  • THSA 2190 - Selected Issues in Theology and Spiritual Action

    1 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2290 - Selected Issues in Theology and Spiritual Action

    2 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2320 - Christian Scriptures

    3 hour(s)
    Survey of selected Gospel literature, focusing on the themes of the Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Proclamation, service and prayer. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2337 - Relationships and Christian Marriage

    3 hour(s)
    Study of Christian marriage as covenant, sacrament and vocation; marriage seen from various viewpoints, Biblical, doctrinal, psychological and sociological. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • THSA 2350 - Christian Morality and Ethics

    3 hour(s)
    A study of the principles and insights of the Christian tradition regarding human values and the religious orientation of humankind; questions of the nature of person, freedom, responsibility and conscience. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Offered: Fall.

  
  • THSA 2380 - Inter-Religious Dialogue and Religions of the World

    3 hour(s)
    Catholic teaching on inter-religious dialogue and a survey of selected global religious traditions in their adherence to and search for God, sacred reality, peace. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2390 - Selected Issues in Theology and Spiritual Action

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2490 - Selected Issues in Theology and Spiritual Action

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2590 - Selected Issues in Theology and Spiritual Action

    5 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 2690 - Selected Issues in Theology and Spiritual Action

    6 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • THSA 3332 - Theology of Jesus Christ and God

    3 hour(s)
    Historical and theological analysis of the identity and meaning of Jesus Christ, God and the Trinity. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 3352 - Social Justice and Christianity

    3 hour(s)
    The nature of justice and peace and their relationship to the Christian life; Biblical understanding of justice and peace; analysis of Catholic Church’s position on justice and peace since Vatican ll. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 3360 - Introduction to Latinx Theology

    3 hour(s)
    Development of Latinx Theology by representative theologians, including the study of representative LGBTQIA authors articulating new ethical, social and religious formulations. Contexual aspects of the Mexican American, Latino/a and Latinx communities in South Texas and the United States. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or approval by instructor.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.

  
  • THSA 3362 - Mexican Americans: Their Spiritual Foundation (HC)

    3 hour(s)
    The religious foundations of the Mexican American people; Meso-American religion; Spanish Catholicism, founding the Church, the question of syncretism, colonialism and religious liberators, Protestant America, and the modern era. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 3383 - Leadership: Women and Spirituality (Students in Honors program only)

    3 hour(s)
    Interdisciplinary course examines the influence of spirituality on women leaders through and analysis of theories, case studies and interviews with local women leaders, and interactions through technology with students at their campuses. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 3388 - Peacemaking Conflict Resolution

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to the principles of a Christian vocation of peacemaking. Interdisciplinary and a praxis-based examination of theological understandings of non-violence as commitment to peacemaking. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 3390 - Selected Topics in Theology and Spiritual Action

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or approval by instructor.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

  
  • THSA 4190 - Selected Topics in Theology and Spiritual Action

    1 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 4290 - Selected Topics in Theology and Spiritual Action

    2 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 4300 - The Catholic Reality (Capstone)

    3 hour(s)
    A study of contemporary Catholic teachings and perspectives, applied to contemporary issues and challenges. Service learning pedagogy. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 4310 - Classic in Catholic Spirituality

    3 hour(s)
    Selected study of treasures of the Catholic spiritual tradition, among them: Augustine, Gregory of Nyssa, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Jean-Martin Moye, Therese of Lisieux, Cesar Chavez, Seminar. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Advanced standing or consent of instructor.
  
  • THSA 4320 - Theological Responses to Trauma

    3 hour(s)
    Recent research demonstrates the frequency of trauma as a lived reality in most people’s lives. Introduces students to basic findings from trauma theory and examines how it intersects with theological reflection and pastoral demands. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing or approval by instructor.
    Offered: Spring.

  
  • THSA 4390 - Selected Topics in Theology and Spiritual Action

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Women’s Studies

  
  • WMST 2190 - Selected Issues in Women’s Studies

    1 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 2290 - Selected Issues in Women’s Studies

    2 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 2300 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    3 hour(s)
    Interdisciplinary course introducing students to basic issues in the field of women’s studies including current debates in feminist theory. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1313 , ENGL 1314 .
  
  • WMST 2390 - Selected Issues in Women’s Studies

    3 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 2490 - Selected Issues in Women’s Studies

    4 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 2590 - Selected Issues in Women’s Studies

    5 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 2690 - Selected Issues in Women’s Studies

    6 hour(s)
    Introduction to specialized topics. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 4190 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    1 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 4290 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    2 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 4390 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    3 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 4395 - Culminating Theories of Women’s Studies

    3 hour(s)
    Capstone course which examines contemporary applications of gender and analyzes how gender functions within a student’s own primary discipline and involves an integrative final project (practical or theoretical). Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: No
    Prerequisite: 12 hours in WMST
  
  • WMST 4490 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    4 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 4590 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    5 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
  
  • WMST 4690 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    6 hour(s)
    In-depth study of specialized topics chosen by instructor. Grading Basis: Letter Grade Repeatable for credit: Yes
 

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