Courses
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
TRS 256 VIRTUE ETHICS/THE GOOD SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
The study of moral character. Course investigates the philosophy and theology of virtue throughout history; the value of the social and natural sciences for understanding virtue; and the social dimensions of virtue. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 257 RELIGION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines how religion has shaped humanity's relationship with nature and explores various religious and ethical responses to contemporary ecological problems. The course also attends to Christianity, which is criticized by some environmentalists but has also given rise to its own environmentalist movement. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 254 RELIGION, HEALTH & HEALING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores "alternative" healing modalities such as Yoga, Acupuncture, Reiki, charismatic prayer, healing touch, and other practices rooted in ancient religious and spiritual traditions. It also examines scientific research on connections between religion and health, the mind-body connection, and the efficacy of alternative and spiritual therapies. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS 100 level course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 237 AMERICAN EVANGELICALISM 3.0 Credit(s)
History and character of evangelicalism, a distinctive variety of Protestant Christianity that has had a major influence on the U.S. Topics include fundamentalism, impact on major social movements, and the political influence of evangelicals today. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 238 NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIANITIES 3.0 Credit(s)
Examines several American Protestant Christian movements that proposed new scriptures and new understandings of Christianity-for instance, the Shakers, Mormons, and Spiritualists. Asks how Christianity has adapted to cultural changes in areas such as work, education, family life, and healthcare. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 248 RELIGION AND LITERATURE 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores religious dimensions in the fiction of twentieth-century and contemporary novelists and short-story writers, and possibility in other literary formats such as poetry and memoir. Prerequisite: Take 3 credits TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 249 RELIGION AND FILM 3.0 Credit(s)
wide range of films, many of which are screened in class and then discussed. The course considers both subject matter and style/techniques. Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit TRS course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
TRS 247 RELIGION AND ART 3.0 Credit(s)
Prerequisite: Take a 3 credit course
Offered: As Needed Contact Department