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CHH 263 The Catholic Response during WWII Prof. Heather Voccola
This course examines the Catholic response during World War II. Topics include a review of the Papal response, including Pius XI and Pius XII; the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross; and exposure to the holocaust in literature and film.

DTH 101 Fundamental Theology Dr. John Joy
This course introduces the sources, topics, and history of theology as a foundation for further study. Attention is given to the origins of doctrine and its form, important to almost all branches of theology.

ENG 115 Writing & Composition Prof. Cynthia Gniadek
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to compose college- level academic papers. It will begin with instruction in grammar, paragraph structure, and other foundational skills. Students will then gain experience writing autobiographical essays, theological reflections, and a research paper. Assignments will be tailored to students’ abilities.

ENG 131 Poetry Prof. Daniel Spiotta
This course introduces students to classics in poetry. Special focus will be given to close-reading and interpretive skills of representative authors.

ENG 221 Novels, Short Stories, and Literary Research Prof. Cynthia Gniadek
This course examines select novels and short stories. Each student will write a paper on a work of literature with guidance through the research and drafting processes.

ENG 310 Rhetoric Prof. Patrick Reilly
This course teaches the principles and methods of classical rhetoric, which is the art of communicating truth, including both composition and public speaking. Students study exemplary orations that are historically and socially significant, and they compose and deliver their own orations. Truth and virtue are held in esteem, as students cultivate skills of logical persuasion and eloquence: vir bonus, dicendi peritus (“the good person speaking well”).

FPA 311 Western Art Humanities: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Dance Fr. Peter Kucer
Students study western civilization through the medium of important art. The studies are supported by visual graphics. The class emphasizes oral questioning, working in groups, student presentations, and linking what is taught to the student’s background and life experiences.

GRK 501 Greek I Prof. Hannah Murphy
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to make a confident start in reading the New Testament in Greek. It introduces the most relevant grammar and syntax, and 80% of all vocabulary used in the New Testament, in a step-by-step fashion. Using material drawn from the New Testament itself, students will have the opportunity to begin to use their knowledge of Greek to study the New Testament Scriptures in depth.

GRK 503 Greek Exegesis Prof. Geoffrey Ludvik
This course is an introduction to the methods and tools used in New Testament exegesis. Students will use their mastery of Koine Greek grammar and vocabulary to develop the skills of critical interpretation as they now read the New Testament more fluently and competently. Using a variety of New Testament passages, and following the sound rules of interpretation, students will gain experience of working towards a better understanding and explanation of the meaning of Sacred Scripture. Prerequisites: Greek I-II

HEB 501 Hebrew I Prof. Paul Watkins
This course is designed to introduce the students to the basics of biblical Hebrew. It is the first of three courses designed to give the student the skills necessary to read the Old Testament with pleasure and understanding. It will also provide the linguistic basis to pursue advanced scholarly work in Old Testament studies.

HIS 101 Western Civilization I Dr. John Bequette
This course covers the history of Western civilization from the dawn of civilization through the Council of Trent. The intent of this course is for the student to develop an understanding of both the flow of history as an integrated whole, as well as an understanding of the significant part played by the Catholic Church in building Western civilization.

HIS 201 American History I Dr. John Carter
This course is informed by Catholic historian Christopher Dawson’s (1889-1970) stress on the centrality of the Incarnation of Christ in the unfolding of human history. From the Catholic point of view, history does not move in a vacuum or purely as a result of human agency. History moves according to God’s purpose.1 This is the overriding principle, which guides this course as we examine the history of the United States.

HUM 103 Humanities in the Ancient World Prof. Lucy Underwood
This course is an introduction to the origin and development of the humanities of the pre-Christian world. Students will be introduced to the various cultures of the ancient world that prepared for the fullness of time when God the Father in his infinite wisdom sent his only begotten son Jesus into the particular human culture of Judaism.

HUM 115 The History of Western Art Prof. Lucy Underwood
This course provides a general introduction to the history of art in the Western world. It explores the themes of western art in relation to their historical, geographical, anthropological, and sociological contexts, and will include a theological reflection upon the significance of these themes. Focus is on visual art: painting, sculpture, and architecture.

HUM 220 A Joyful Noise: Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Dr. Marguerite Mullee
Singing the praise of God is a prominent theme throughout the Bible. This course will explore the development of liturgical musical forms. Through active listening, readings and projects, we will examine the rich history of Psalms, hymns and other liturgical songs in both Western and Eastern churches.

HUM 230 The Church Music Program Dr. Marguerite Mullee
This course will serve as a practical guide to developing a vibrant sacred music program. Topics will include the roles of the music director, the organist and the cantor, how to develop, grow and maintain a church choir, rehearsal techniques, and choosing music for the liturgical year.

LAT 201 Latin I Dr. Philippe Yates
This course introduces the student to the basics of Latin, with the aim of enabling the student to approach medieval and modern ecclesiastical Latin texts. It is the first of three courses designed to give the student the skills to read modern ecclesiastical Latin.

MTH 300 Introduction to Moral Theology Prof. Paul Chutikorn
This course introduces the foundational concepts of Catholic moral theology, and seeks to provide a mastery of the questions: What is moral theology? What are its underlying precepts? How can we use these to help ourselves and others lead a moral life?

MTH 425 Theology of the Body Dr. Lucy Knouse
This course covers the biblical foundations for the Theology of the Body as expressed in the works of St. John Paul II, and seeks to relate the Theology of the Body in the practical encounters of life, love and Marriage.

PAS 161 Foundations in Theology I Prof. Steven Schultz
This course presents an overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Students study the first two parts, “The Profession of Faith” and “The Celebration of the Christian Mystery” to grasp its presentation of truth in the light of Vatican Council II.

PAS 162 Foundations in Theology II Prof. Steven Schultz
This course presents an overview of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Students study parts three and four of the Catechism, “Life in Christ” and “Christian Prayer,” to grasp its presentation of truth in the light of Vatican Council II.

PHH 301 History of Ancient Philosophy Dr. Peter Mango
This course studies the most representative thinkers of ancient philosophy, beginning with Plato, Socrates and Aristotle and ending with St. Augustine and Boethius.

PHS 121 Logic Prof. John Stefanczyk
This course introduces the basic structures of sound thinking, analytic reading, and the evaluation of arguments, the latter through practice in Aristotelian logic and examination of the three acts of the mind in Aristotelian-Thomistic philosophy.

PHS 414 Epistemology Prof. Francisco Plaza
This course gives an insight into answers to Aristotelian, Socratic, and Platonic questions concerning the philosophy of knowledge and gives students the tools to devise their own responses.

PHS 450 Philosophical Anthropology Dr. John Finley
This course will study human nature from two perspectives: 1. We will begin with an examination of humanity in light of the twentieth century Catholic philosophical tradition, one which begins its examination of the human person in light of lived experience. We will then proceed to understand human nature as developed in the Medieval Catholic tradition, especially as it is presented through the work of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor.

PHS 490 Metaphysics Dr. Jon Kirwan
Metaphysics is that most general investigation of philosophy that attempts to arrive at reasoned judgments about how things really are. This course presents a comprehensive introduction to Aristotelian and Thomistic metaphysics. Topics included are the nature of metaphysics as a science and its subject matter; the distinction between being and essence; and the analogy of being.

PHS 492 Philosophy of God Prof. Paul Chutikorn
This course is an examination of the existence of God, His nature and relation to the world and man. (Prerequisites are PHS 450 and PHS 490)

POL 253 Political Science Prof. Joseph Jordan
The course surveys ideas in the study of government and politics, examines the perennial questions in political life (Who should rule? and Is it good to have power? and Do truth and right change in the course of history?), and explores the various fields of political science.

SAI 213 Theology of the Icon Dr. Michela Ferri
This course explores the canonical Scriptures and Apocrypha and their influence on Christian iconography and analyzes various Christian artworks from both the pseudo-canonical and scriptural standpoints, enabling students to understand the Bible as main source of inspiration fundamental to Christian iconography, as well as the Apocrypha and their enduring significance in Christian art both in rhetorical and pictorial forms.

SAI 222 Christian Arts through the Ages Dr. Marguerite Mullee
This course explores different forms of Christian Art, from its stylistic beginnings in early Jewish and Roman art through to the present. Students will learn to appreciate, identify and interpret sacred art and to observe how art changes and reflects the theological, philosophical and cultural context of the time.

SAS 101 Sacred Scripture Prof. Paul Chutikorn
This course treats in detail the Biblical inspiration, canonicity, texts, versions, hermeneutics, literary genre, and the ongoing sanctifying activity of the Holy Spirit through the use of the Holy Scripture both by individuals and by the Church officially.

SCM 101 College Mathematics Dr. Stacy Trasancos
By using game theory and its relation with other mathematical topics including probability, statistics, algebra, and geometry, this course will allow the student to develop a creative mind that possesses critical, qualitative and quantitative thinking skills. Students will explore mathematics through games, which will allow them to learn key concepts organically without trepidation.

SCM 171 Biology Prof. Chris Davis
This course is an introduction to the biological sciences directed toward non-science majors. Topics include elements of biochemistry, cell structure and function, reproduction, genetics, evolutionary theory, plant and animal diversity, elements of physiology, and a brief examination of ecology.

SCM 301 Anatomy and Physiology I Prof. Adam Riso
This course presents a systemic approach to the study of the human body. Lecture topics include an introduction of anatomical terminology and an overview of cellular processes and tissue classification. Students then learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, and muscular system.

SOC 325 Catholic Formation & New Media Prof. Cynthia Gniadek
This course examines Catholic spiritual formation in light of new forms of media, including social media and online communication. Approaches to Catholic spiritual direction and spiritual formation are introduced, and the promise and problem of online approaches to formation are examined.