Courses

A study of the history and theology of individual sacraments and of sacraments in general. This course examines both classic views and recent developments, especially the teaching and reforms of Vatican II.

Theology of Scripture considers the interplay between interpreter, interpreting community, and divine word as well as the function of scripture within the life of the church. The course approaches the doctrine of scripture by examining various approaches within the Christian tradition as well as modern and post-modern concerns.

Special problems in religious thought. Content of course will be varied to meet more specialized needs/interests of the students and instructor. Prerequisite: THL 101/190. Ministry Courses There are two categories of courses in pastoral ministry, designed for students interested in some form of church-related work, such as catechetical, family or youth ministry.

An examination of the structure, genres, and differing attitudes of written and oral literature as well as those periods in literary history in which oral literature has flourished.

Conservation of mass and momentum; Reynolds transport theorem; fundamentals of incompressible flow, rotationality, potential flow, superposition, circulation, lift, thin airfoil theory, elliptic wing theory and induced drag.

A study of the theoretical concepts and practical methods of designing training programs to enhance physical strength and conditioning in order to improve sport-specific performance. Primary focus will be given to training periodization and program design, performance testing, exercise technique, and athlete monitoring. This course integrates classroom instruction and laboratory experience to facilitate understanding of evidence-based practice in strength and conditioning.

This course is intended for those versed in current paradigmatic and epistemological states of human inquiry and presents an opportunity to design a research project and address the major issues of a research career.

This course provides a broad introduction to the theoretical foundations of astrophysical phenomena, demonstrating how fundamental phenomenology arises from physical laws.

This course focuses on theoretical developments in cartography, and in particular looks at the role of maps and other graphic devices as tools for the discovery, analysis, and communication of geographical knowledge.

This course provides a broad survey of theory in archaeology as it is practiced throughout the world. It includes both historical perspectives and contemporary usage. (WI)