Courses
ESP 201 FOUNDATIONS IN ESPORTS 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces the foundations of esports management. Teaches students the various functions of the esports as a business. Discusses the contemporary issues including the rapid expansion of the sport. Provides a basic understanding the structure and governance of the esports industry. Topics include: esports sponsorship, athlete management, intellectual property, media rights, esports and culture, and the intersections of law, business and communications as they relate to the management and regulation of esports.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
NU 211 HEALTH, WELLNESS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY 2.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces the student to basic concepts, theories, and methods of exploring the health, wellness, and cultural diversity of individuals and groups. Common factors that promote the health and wellness of individuals across the lifespan are explored. Cultural diversity expands this discussion to include the meaning and impact of culture on health and wellness through the exploration of cultural phenomenon such as perceptions regarding time, communication, social organization, and healing traditions. Values clarification related to a person's culture as a part of the process of developing cultural awareness and competence is discussed. Disparities related to access to care and economic barriers are discussed including vulnerable populations. Current evidence related to the impact of culture on healthcare systems and treatment by culturally competent practitioners is included. This course will be offered in an accelerated format for students in the SDA program. Prerequisite: Take Nu-205 NU-205L NU-220 NU-220L
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
AR 278 INTRO TO AUGMENTED REALITY 3.0 Credit(s)
Implementation of Augmented Reality through the use of several different available apps. Areas of study are AR's application to graphic design, fine art, poster sessions, and the classroom. Prerequisite: Take AR-114
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
TRS 207 JESUS THE CHRIST 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the theological interpretation of Jesus as the Christ in the history of the Christian tradition. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 208 CHURCH: CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVES 3.0 Credit(s)
An investigation of Catholic thinking and teaching about the nature of the Church. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 209 THE CHRISTIAN TRINITY 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the Christian theological conception of God as a trinity of persons. How has this theological understanding of God developed over time? How does theology explain the Christian worship of one God who is also three? Prerequisite: Take a 3 credits TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 210 THEOLOGY & THE HUMAN PERSON 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates theological conception of the human person in light of Christian revelation and asks: In what way is a person like God? What do we mean by human nature, sin, grace, and free will? Can the traditional Christian and the modern scientific notions of humanity be reconciled? Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 211 DEATH, THE FUTURE & ETERNITY 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates the varied aspects of Christian eschatology-that is, the unfolding of the future in relation to the cosmos and to the individual. When, how, and why does the world end and where does the individual fit into all this? Topics covered include theological discussions of time, the future, the human soul, death, the intermediate stage, and the journey of the Christian community and the human family into the future. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 212 FAITH AND SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores history and interaction between Catholic theology and science in the medieval, modern, and contemporary era. The interaction is studied in the context of such topics as cosmology, evolution, ecology, and technology. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 213 MONKS, HERMITS & WARRIORS 3.0 Credit(s)
Introduces the dimension of Christian faith often termed "the religious life." Studies the historical development of monasticism in the West and its various manifestations from late antiquity to the modern era. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
TRS 214 NARRATIVES OF SOLITUDE 3.0 Credit(s)
To better understand the human condition, students read texts about the nature of solitude and narratives composed by men and women experiencing periods of voluntary or imposed isolation. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
TRS 252 THEO & ETHICS OF DEATH & DYING 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores cultural, religious, philosophical, scientific, medical, and literary perceptions of death, dying, and grief. Develops theological and ethical frameworks to guide care and communication in end-of-life situations. Prerequisite: Take 3 credits TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 251 BIOETHICS: RELG APPROACHES 3.0 Credit(s)
Using methods and principles of biomedical ethics, explores several ethical issues in medical practice and healthcare policy. Frameworks employed include religious/ethical perspectives in Christianity and some other religious traditions, as well as philosophical and social theories. Topics may include euthanasia, reproductive technologies, confidentiality, human subjects, and allocation of healthcare resources. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
TRS 253 RELIGION, WAR & PEACE 3.0 Credit(s)
An examination of ethical attitudes toward war and peace embraced by Christianity, Islam, and other religions. Just war theory and pacifism are applied to contemporary problems of violence. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: Spring Semester Odd Academic Years
TRS 255 HUMAN RIGHTS 3.0 Credit(s)
Investigates philosophical and religious theories of human rights, the modern history of rights, and ways to implement a human rights agenda. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department