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The Capstone Experience The culminating experience for Theology and Religious Studies majors is a Directed Research and Seminar course (THRS4182). This course is typically completed in the student’s final year of study after most major requirements are complete. For this course, students work closely with a faculty advisor to conduct independent research and to write a major paper that demonstrates both the ability to examine a topic in depth and to integrate and synthesize two or more areas in Theology and Religious Studies, e.g., scripture and ethics. Student achievement is evaluated by the faculty advisor and papers are shared with department faculty.
The Major in Theology & Religious Studies consists of ten courses distributed as follows: Two introductory courses: THRS1111 Introduction to the Bible THRS1101 Introduction to Religious Studies or THRS1103 Introduction to Catholic Theology
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At least three courses from the following: THRS2108 Religion and the Environment THRS2111 Love and Justice THRS2114 The Prophets: Power, Politics, and Principles THRS2135 World Religions THRS2201 War, Peace, and Religions THRS2203 Ethics in the New Testament: Discipleship and Community THRS2205 The Gospels THRS2208 Global Christianity THRS2217 Women in the World Religions THRS2219 Women in Christian Traditions
Radical Christianity Health Care: Social Justice and Economics
At least one course from the following: THRS2105 Judaism THRS2202 Hinduism THRS2211 Islam THRS2212 Buddhism THRS2215 Chinese Religions Three other 2000- or 3000-level courses, at least two of which must be 3000-level, or 4178, Directed Study. Also required: THRS4182
Directed Research and Seminar Students may include an approved internship as one of their ten courses.
Requirements for the Departmental Minor in Theology & Religious Studies The Minor in Theology & Religious Studies provides a convenient curriculum for students who would like to explore their religious questions beyond two courses, but who do not have room in their schedule for either a full-time major or a double major. The Minor consists of five courses chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor, at least one of which must be at the 3000-level, and no more than two at the 1000-level.
Requirements for an Interdisciplinary Minor in Catholic Studies In continuity with the mission of Emmanuel College and of its founding congregation, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Catholic Studies program at Emmanuel seeks to educate students in the rich academic tradition, cultural heritage and commitment to social justice that are hallmarks of the Catholic tradition. Drawing on a variety of courses from across the college’s curriculum,
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Requirements for the Major in Theology & Religious Studies
THRS2221 THRS2301
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