Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Catalogue 
    
2019-2020 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.

 

Spanish

  
  • SP 366 - Contemporary Spanish-American Literature


    A critical reading and assessment of the more recent Spanish-American literature (1950-present) in the light of modern theory and criticism. This course involves 150 minutes of class  and one weekly session of conversation with a native speaker of Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 300  or equivalent.
  
  • SP 367 - Hispanic Short Story


    This course traces the development of the Hispanic short story from its beginning to the present, including works by both Spanish and Latin American writers. This course involves 150 minutes of class and one weekly session of conversation with a native speaker of Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.

    Note: Meets the Aesthetic and Creative Engagement (AEST) Learning Outcome.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 300  or equivalent.
  
  • SP 368 - Problems in Spanish and Spanish-American Culture and Civilization


    An investigation of selected issues crucial to the understanding of the Hispanic world. This course involves 150 minutes of class and one weekly session of conversation with a native speaker of Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 300  or equivalent.
  
  • SP 370 - Selected Topics in Spanish


    Topics to be arranged.

    Two credits.

  
  • SP 371 - Selected Topics in Spanish


    Topics to be arranged.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 300  or equivalent.
  
  • SP 372 - Selected Topics in Spanish


    Topics to be arranged.

    Four credits.

  
  • SP 373 - Selected Topics in Spanish


    Topics to be arranged.

    Note: Meets the Citizenship Learning Outcome (CITZ)

    Four credits.

  
  • SP 374 - Selected Topics in Spanish


    Topics to be arranged.

    Note: Meets the Historical Reasoning Learning Outcome (HIST)

    Four credits.

  
  • SP 400-401 - Spanish Senior Seminar


    Selected topics.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 300  or equivalent.
  
  • SP 450 - Independent Study


    Four credits.

  
  • SP 480 - Spanish Internship


    A student originated internship with bilingual agencies: governmental, cultural, health care, law enforcement and non-profit organizations; supervised by a member of the Spanish section. All work to be graded must be done in the target language: Spanish. The student must demonstrate advanced level proficiency before beginning the internship. The intern must comply with the guidelines and policies of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): SP 300  or equivalent.

Theology

  
  • TH 100 - Biblical Theology


    An introduction to Divine Revelation enabling students to gain an understanding of the total Bible-the Old Testament and the New Testament.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 102 - The Pentateuch


    Considers the first five books of the Old Testament and the historical development of the oral and written traditions that went into their making.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 103 - The Prophets


    A study of the writings of the classical prophets of the Old Testament.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 108 - Introduction to the New Testament


    An introduction to the New Testament.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 110 - The Gospels


    A study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John which examines the sources, literary character, and theological purpose of each Gospel.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 115 - Writings of Saint Paul


    Investigates the life of Paul and the content of his letters, with emphasis on his characteristic theological ideas.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 199 - Special Topics in Biblical Literacy


    A study of selected issues in Theology.

    Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Biblical Literacy Learning Outcome (BIBL)

    Four credits.

  
  • TH 201 - Protestant and Catholic Theology


    An introduction to the concept of theological reasoning.  The course explores the inter-relatedness of theological topics, and the fact that theology does not proceed by opinion, but by a reasoned search for  the truth.  The topics in this course are the classical issues in Christian thought, illustrated by the discussion of the dialogue between Catholics and Protestant models of theological reasoning.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course
  
  • TH 250 - Catholic Vision


    This course provides an introductory survey of the distinctive vision of the Catholic tradition as that vision has been articulated in doctrine, practice, and culture.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 251 - The Sacraments


    The sacramental life of the Church, from New Testament times to the recent reforms, is studied using scriptural, patristic and liturgical sources, conciliar teachings, and theological reflection.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 253 - Christian Spirituality


    An historical overview of the practice of Christian discipleship through the centuries, with a specific focus on several major schools of Catholic Christian spirituality including desert monastic, Benedictine, Franciscan, Dominican, Carmelite, Jesuit, and Salesian traditions.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 254 - Christian Saints


    A study of Christian saints and their ecclesiological, historical, liturgical and spiritual importance to Catholic Christians especially. The course examines official church documents pertaining to the saints, the Church’s procedures for declaring sainthood, writings of and about the saints, historical and systematic studies of saints and sainthood, and popular traditions associated with the saints.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 260 - 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. (Formerly TH 303)

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 270 - Christian Moral Life


    Examines the Eucharistic character of Christian moral life. It studies the virtues of this life, precepts derived from Scripture and the teaching Tradition of the Church, the application of these precepts to contemporary issues, and the nourishing of moral life through the Sacraments.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 271 - Sexual Ethics


    This course introduces the student to the Church’s teaching on sexual ethics. Scripture and tradition will serve as the foundation for an examination of a variety of sexual issues, as well as the virtue of chastity.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 272 - Medical Ethics


    An investigation of the moral problems which can arise in the practice of modern medicine. A brief historical survey of medical ethics is followed by a study of the basic Christian principles of morality. Questions discussed include the concept of health and illness, the inception, preservation, and termination of human life.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 273 - Christian Social Ethics


    A study of the Christian social tradition, with special emphasis on Catholic social thought. The course begins with the scriptural foundations of Christian social ethics, as well as foundations located in the Christian tradition. The remainder of the course addresses questions concerning issues of justice in the contemporary world from a Christian perspective. Issues include poverty, globalization, war and peace, the environment, and consumerism.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 280 - The Early Church


    An introduction to the history of the early Christian movement up to 450 A.D., which addresses institutional, theological, and devotional developments in this foundational period as revealed through primary texts and the statements of Church councils.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 281 - Approaches to God


    An inquiry into the manner in which contemporary Christians come to an awareness of God and how, once aware, people respond to and live in relationship to this Mystery.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 282 - Jesus Christ: God and Man


    A study of the significance of the person and work of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament and Church councils, and interpreted in the writings of the Fathers of the Church, and of theologians.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 283 - The Trinity


    A study of the origin, history, and meaning of the doctrine of the Trinity and its implications for Christian life.

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

    Four credits.

    Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
  
  • TH 284 - The Church


    An investigation of the nature of the Church as both mystery and institution, emphasizing the Church in biblical imagery, the ministry, the idea of reform, and the future of the Church.

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

    Four credits.

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