The course constructs a possible religious and moral response to the evil of the Holocaust. Topics in Religious Ethics. An examination of a selected thinker or theme in religious ethics. May be repeated for credit if topics are different. Introduction to Bio-Ethics.
Attention is given both to general ethical theory and to the analysis of particular issues.
Theology of Marriage and Sexuality. A systematic study of the many issues stemming from contemporary views of marriage and sexuality, the course will be an opportunity to judge a variety of possible theological views, test views with concrete experiences and real issues, and begin the process of forming a personal viewpoint. Theology and the Scientific World. A study of the relationship between religion and science, looking not only at controversial issues but also at the positive dialogue between theologians and scientists. The course will focus on topics like creation and evolution, cosmology and theology, genetics and human uniqueness.