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2018-2019 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction

The College reserves the right to change procedures, programs, curricula, courses, fees and charges, instructors and degree requirements without prior notice. It further reserves the right to sever the connection of any student with the College for an appropriate reason.

NOTE: The course sequence outlines appearing under each department are illustrative only, and do not supersede either general or departmental requirements. Extra-departmental courses ancillary to the major, and specified by name or course number in the sequence outlines, are considered to be an integral part of the major program.

New Course Numbering System

Beginning in the Fall 2006 semester, Saint Anselm College adopted a three number course designation system. Henceforth, the following course numbering system is in effect.

100 – 199 Introductory
200 – 299 Intermediate
300 – 399 Intermediate/Advanced
400 – 499 Directed readings, research, internships and further advanced study 

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 2* ” can be entered, returning all 200-level courses.
 

Theology
  

  • TH 285 - Liberation Theology

    Examines this contemporary and distinct theological method beginning with its roots in Latin America, and its historical, socio-political, and pastoral ramifications.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Catholic Theological Learning Outcome (CATH)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 286 - Chinese Religion and Christianity

    This course explores theological themes in Christianity and Chinese Religion, with a special focus on Daoism. The purpose of the approach is to establish and expand the Catholic Christian self-understanding by virtue of the dialogue. Naturally, students will learn about Daoism as well. Initially the course introduces the method of comparative theology, then the rest of the course is a tour of Catholic theological categories interacting with their Daoist analogues.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Catholic Theological Learning Outcome (CATH) and the Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 287 - Reformation Theology

    An examination and critical evaluation of the theologies of the Reformation period, including those of the Humanist, Lutheran, Calvinist, Radical and Catholic reformers.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Catholic Theological Learning Outcome (CATH)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 288 - Medieval Theology

    A study of the major figures whose thought influenced the shape and content of Western theology from the time of Augustine to the 13th century.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Catholic Theological Learning Outcome (CATH)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 299 - Special Topics in Catholic Theological Reasoning

    A study of selected issues in Theology.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Catholic Theological Learning Outcome (CATH)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 302 - Religion in America

    A study of the role of religion in the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The focus of the course is on the place of religion in the history and culture of the United States. The course examines the development of Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish traditions as well as Native American religions and new and alternative religions in American society.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 303 - Religions of the West

    A study of the major monotheistic religious traditions originating in the Ancient Near East: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course concentrates on the history, thought, and practice of the three great Abrahamic traditions. Special attention is given to the contemporary varieties of each tradition.

    Note: Meets the Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 304 - Religions of Asia

    A survey of the major religious traditions of South and East Asian origin, and the Church’s response to them. Topics have included: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and the traditional and new religions of China, Korea, and Japan.

    Note: Meets Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 330 - Women in the Catholic Tradition

    This course examines the historical contributions of women to the thought and practice of the Catholic religion from New Testament to modern times. Lectures and readings in primary texts examine women’s involvement in early Christian martyrdom, in monasticism, ministry, and Church reform, as well as women’s contributions in the areas of doctrine and spirituality. Figures studied have included Perpetua of Carthage, Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Teresa of Avila, Teresa of Lisieux, and Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 398 - Special Topics in Theology

    Two credits.
  

  • TH 399 - Special Topics in Theology

    A study of selected issues in Theology.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 400 - Independent Study

    Four credits

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 401 - Seminar

    An opportunity for critical examination of a selected topic or a particular theologian. It is designed for theology majors. Non-majors may register for the course with the consent of the instructor.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 480 - Theology Internship

    Student-originated theology internships, supervised by faculty of the Theology Department

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  

  • TH 482 - Theology Internship

    Student-originated theology internships, supervised by faculty of the Theology Department 

    Two credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level Theology course.
 

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