Biblical Hebrew for Ministry
This course introduces students to the basics of biblical Hebrew vocabulary and grammar in order to read the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament in the original language and to use Accordance Bible software, critical commentaries, and other scholarly resources that illumine the Hebrew Scriptures. Connections with contemporary Jewish communities are fostered through learning Hebrew songs and blessings, and through studying Jewish interpretive traditions.
Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild examines the history of nature, ecology, and religion primarily in North America through nature writing, autobiographies, fiction, film, and essays. Some of the questions we consider are: What is nature? What is wilderness? How is our relationship with nature shaped by religion? What makes a place sacred? The course invites students into a deeper exploration of nature, religion, and place while attending to religion, race, gender, and class.
Canon Law (2 credits)
This first course in Canon Law treats briefly the history of Canon Law up to and including the Revised Code. The first three Books of the Code are discussed: General Norms, the People of God, the Teaching Office of the Church.
Career Counseling
This course will shed light on the value of the career counseling process by integrating career counseling theory, career inventories case studies, experiential learning and class discussion.Outcomes: General understanding of major career development theories and their relevance to the counseling process; Utilize multiple career development exercises and job search strategies, including resume-writing and interviewing techniques.