TO:
Beth Dobkin, Provost
FROM:
Hisham Ahmed, Chair
Academic Senate
DATE:
October 8, 2015
RE:
Senate Action S-15/16-6CA
TRS 135 Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
New Permanent Course Proposal
At the October 7, 2015 meeting of the Academic Senate, the attached proposal for
permanent approval of TRS 135 Christian Liturgy and Sacrament was approved on the
Consent Agenda. The proposal was unanimously approved by the Undergraduate
Educational Policies Committee at their September 28, 2015 meeting.
This action was assigned Senate Action #S-15/16-6CA.
Attachment
cc: President James A. Donahue
Vice Provost Richard Carp
Dean Sheila Hassell Hughes
Proposal for Permanent Status for TRS 135
1. SOLA – TRS 135, Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
a. Upper division for reasons:
i. a) Prerequisite: TRS 97 or 189 (lower- and upper-division
versions of The Bible & Its Interpretation, respectively)
ii. b) Builds on biblical skills and knowledge of prerequisite, with
focused topic
iii. c) Reading is advanced, often theoretical, and handles mature
themes
iv. d) Seminar format requires students to process advanced
reading independently before discussing
2. Justification
a. Grounds – This course deals with the essential elements of Christian
worship, both theoretically and historically, seeking to give them a
critical understanding of its major themes and developments.
b. Objectives – At the end of this course, students will be able to:
i. Summarize the early influences on and major development of
ancient Christian liturgy, especially its Jewish origins and its
development during persecution.
ii. Review the critical aspects of a Catholic theology of liturgy and
sacrament as they contrast with other Christian traditions.
iii. Compare and assess the shift away from ancient liturgy during
the Protestant Reformation with Catholic liturgy, and similarly
compare and assess reforms to liturgy in the contemporary
Catholic Church.
iv. Articulate the importance of symbol and anamnesis (memory)
in Christian worship, both in ancient Christianity and in
modern scholarly studies of Christian notions of ritual.
c. Relation of objectives to Department, School, or College goals –
d. In TRS 135, I teach the Core Curriculum outcome for theological
understanding #1 (i.e., understanding of Christian tradition) and I
teach outcome #2 (i.e., “Demonstrate an ability to explore religious
questions from a believer's point of reference and from the critical
perspective of the academy"). In this context, the “subfield” of
theology in question is often called “systematic” or “philosophical”
theology, which both examines theologies of the past and considers
present concerns in order to articulate theology in a
logical/philosophical manner. Philosophically, notions of symbol and
memory have been key in the Christian development of its own selfunderstanding, as well as in scholarly critiques of Christian worship.
e. The course also addresses College goals regarding the Catholic
mission of the College.
i. Assignments used to evaluate performance – Students are
evaluated in four primary ways:
ii. Exams that include short essays as well as vocabulary
questions.
iii. Quizzes
iv. A historical paper.
v. A final interpretive/reflection paper.
f. Pass / fail allowed? – yes
3. Student Population – This course will meet the Theological Explorations goal
of the Core Curriculum. It is open to all students who have completed the
prerequisite: either TRS 97 or 189. As such, the majority of students in this
course will be taking it to fulfill a core requirement. There will also be a
minority of students taking the course to fulfill an elective within the TRS
major or minor.
4. Relationship to present College curriculum – This course is an elective in the
TRS department, to be offered every 2-3 years. It will become part of a cycle
of upper-division courses in Scripture. There are enough offerings in TRS
each year where there is no real issue of displacement.
5. Any extraordinary implementation costs – The course uses normal classroom
space and has no special costs associated.
6. Library resources – See attached.
7. Course credit and grading options
a. Value – 1.0 unit
b. Hours in class – 190 minutes / week x 13 weeks
c. Preparation hours – 380 minutes / week x 13 weeks
d. Format – discussion
8. Prerequisites – TRS 97 or 189
9. Course description (catalog) – This course explores the Christian
understanding of ritual and worship. Students will have an opportunity to
enter into this long conversation by exploring the practice of Christian
worship from its ancient roots in Judaism to the present age and by
examining the theological explanations given for the nature of that worship
over time. Controversies in early and Medieval/Reformation Christianity will
help frame a discussion over the role of the liturgy in our current context.
10. Course content – Syllabus attached.
11. Review of experimental offering – The course was offered once (fall 2014) as
experimental. The readings and assignments were appropriate for the
material and the course level. Pedagogically, it became clear in the semester
that the pure Seminar format needs to be supplemented with short lectures
by the instructor, as the material in the reading needs commentary. Those
will be instituted in the next offering.
Fall 2013
TRS 135
T/Th 11:30-1:05PM
Instructor:
Dr. Anne M. Carpenter
E-Mail:
ac42@stmarys-ca.edu
Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
Overview
Materials
This course
is dedicated
to exploring
the history
thought
of Christian
liturgy
and sacrament.
Within
that
history
asand
a part
of Christian
reflection
on
worship,
we
will
the
meaning
ofand
symbols
in the
and
the
present.
Howit
do
we explore
express
ourselves,
how
we come
topast
know
God,
and
what
would
mean
to
worship
God with
onedoanother?
Alexander
Schmemann, Introduction
to
the Liturgy
Romano
Guardini, Spirit of the
Liturgy
Robert
Sokolowski, Eucharistic
Presence
William Cavanaugh, Being Consumed
Requirements
This
class consists in a mixture of lecture, class discussion, and online
discussion.
Before
every
class,
I will post
questions
online.
Be prepared
to
respond
towill
the
questions
inin
a discussion
small
and share
them
with
the class.
responses
be
included
examsgroup
and quizzes,
so be
sure
to take
notes.These
Milestones
Evaluation
Your grade will consist in the following:
(1) Attendance
(2) Participation
(3) Exams
(4) Essay
Special thanks to my colleague, Dr. Tom Poundstone, who helped me to shape my syllabus.
Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
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Department Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Christian theological tradition through an exploration of specific topics in theology;
Demonstrate
an ability to employ contemporary theories and methods of theology in analyzing religious beliefs, texts,
and/or
practices;
Demonstrate
an ability to explain, analyze, and evaluate multiple informed perspectives in debates about theological
issues;
Theological Explorations Learning Outcomes
4.
5.
Demonstrate
an understanding
of onestudy
or morea aspects
ofof
Christian
tradition
and/or
another
religious tradition or
traditions, acquired
through
focused
sub-field
religious
studies;
and
Demonstrate
ability
to explore
religious in
questions
from
atheology
believeror
s point
of reference
and from the critical
perspective ofan
the
academy.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to…
1. Summarize
the
earlyearly
influences
on and major development of ancient Christian liturgy, especially its Jewish origins and its
development
during
Christianity.
2. Review the critical aspects of a Catholic theology of liturgy and sacrament as they contrast with other Christian traditions.
3. Compare
and assess
shiftreforms
away from
ancient
liturgy
during theCatholic
Protestant
Reformation with Catholic liturgy, and
similarly compare
andthe
assess
to liturgy
in the
contemporary
Church.
4. Articulate the importance of symbol and anamnesis (memory) in Christian worship, both in ancient Christianity and in
modern scholarly studies of Christian notions of ritual.
Accommodations
Reasonable
and appropriate
accommodations
forencouraged
individualsto
with
qualifying
disabilities
are extended
office of Student
Disability
Students
with
disabilities
are
contact
theand
Student
Disability
Services through
at (925)the
631-4358
to set up aServices.
confidential
appointment
to discuss
accommodation
guidelines
available
services.
Additional information regarding the services available may be found - See more at: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/node/3342
Attendance
Daily
attendance
and
engaged
class
participation
are necessary
for learning
in this
class.
Attendance
will for
be determined
first few
minutes
of
class.
If yoube
arrive
check
meAs
after
class
to make
sure
I’ve
marked
you present
at least part in
of the
the
class.
If you
miss class
entirely,
sure late,
to send
me with
a note.
for what
you
missed,
always
check with
your classmates.
Beginning
with
the
fourth
absence,
one
third-of
a
letter
grade
will
be
deducted
from
your
final
grade
from
the
class,
i.e.,
an
“A-“
will be lowered
to areason
“B+,” –a will
“B” to
a “B-,”
etc. An additional
third
will
be taken
off for theoffifth
absence.
Any more than
fiveand
absences
–
for
any
result
in
automatic
failure
for
the
semester
regardless
academic
performance
on
tests
papers.
(These
deductions
are automatic
and only
taken
yourguidelines
grade for the
is calculated.) If you need to miss this
many classes
for
medical reasons,
you should
consult
theafter
college’s
for semester
medical withdrawal.
If,
the other hand, you achieve perfect attendance, your participation score will be boosted by a third of its total at the end of
theon
semester.
Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
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Participation
Class
participation
will
be based on your involvement
inIfclassroom
discussion,
and your completion
of small assignments
designed
classroom
(see below).
you achieve
perfect attendance,
your participation
score will be boosted
by
a thirdto
offacilitate
its total at
the end ofdiscussion
the semester.
Online Discussions and Assignments
The
online
portions
of
the course will
be facilitate
run partly
through Moodle
and partlyand
through
Lore,
a simpler version
of Moodle.
This
will help
boost
yourtechnology
participation
discussion
intothe
classroom,
letFour
you
start
about your
larger
writing
assignments.
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love
andscore,
culture,
andboards
I always
want
learn
more
about
it.
timesthinking
in the semester,
require
you
(on
rotating
to post
discussion
onbe
Lore.
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you
will
post is
the following:
thatI will
isinmeaningful
you athat
you
think
relates
toon
theour
class,
and
why.
It could
a favorite
book,
movie,
song;
it couldand
besomething
about
someone
youritlife;
itto
could
be
something
from
another
class
that
has
you
thinking.
Include
a
link
and/or
a
summary,
explain
how
you
think
is
related
to
our
discussions
in
the
class.
Every
week
as
part
of
participation,
you
will
be
required
to
respond
to
someone
else’s
post
(no hurtful speech) to show that you have been reading. A grading rubric for these mini assignments is online.
Exams
There
will
be two and
exams
in this
course,
a midterm
and ayou
final.
Each
examawill
consist
in afor
setyour
of objective
(True/False,
Fill-In,
Matching)
short
essays.
Before
every exam,
will
be
review
sheet
studying.questions
We will
also
setIfaside
a
day ask
of class
to reviewItogether.
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responsibility
toAll
study
thegiven
sheet
and
come
up with
questions/concerns
about
it.
you do
not
the question,
willconcepts
not comment
about
the
topic.
exams
will
take
place
online
through
Moodle. The
exams
are
not
cumulative,
though
some
will
directly
relate
to
what
we
learned
earlier
in
the
semester.
Because
of
the
amount
of
work
that will
us inwill
creating
ouritcourse
website
below), these
exams
willtime
not be
long asto
typical
midterms and finals.
This
does
not occupy
mean they
be easy;
does mean
you (see
are expected
to have
enough
to as
dedicate
the website.
Central Assignment: Two-Part Essay
For
thisone
class,
you
willsemester:
complete the
a long
essay as
of
your(completed)
final grade. We
willTHIS
break
downAthe
essayEach
into essay
two parts,
each due
during
part
of the
first
andpart
thefirst
whole
essay.
IS NOT
will
in
full
you
willwill
get one
chance
to half,
rewrite
the
half if you or
arecontroversy,
not
satisfied
with
yourDRAFT.
grade).development/controversy.
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half
ofbe
thegraded
essay
will
be(though
historical:
choose
an era
of liturgical
development
or
a sacrament’s
The be
goal
heremodern
is toyou
summarize
the past
using
scholarly
literature
to give
anthe
accurate
sense
of history.
The second
half
of thetheme
essay
will
more
and
theoretical,
and
it
will
allow
you
to
interact
with
ideas
with
your
own
voice.
Taking
the
same
of
the
first
half
(the
development,
controversy,
sacrament),
you
will
use
a
modern
theologian
to
comment
on
it
and
interpret
it.
The goal
here is toI will
reveal
yourgive
ability
think
and
each
assignment,
always
youtoa critically
rubric and
guide
to evaluate
help you.the theological content of the liturgy and the sacraments. For
Classroom Rules
The
cardinal
rulefor
is simple:
respect. Iprocess,
don’t mean
respect
for myself. If IThis
don’tcalls
earnfor
it,aI fundamental
don’t deservesensitivity
it. What I mean
is respect
for
your
classmates,
the educational
and
for environment
the environment.
and a basic
respect
for
politeness
and each
civility,
crucial
to an
without
offending
other.
Herecomponents
are a few tangible
examples: which will allow us to have robust and challenging discussions
- situation
Don’t pack
up early.
Letthat
me state
thisremind
simplyyou
but about
directly:
where
I think
I should
it. it is rude. This rule matters greatly to me. Please don’t create a
- No food in the classroom. You may bring a drink, and make sure to clean up when you are leaving the classroom.
- Show up on time.
-
Be prepared for the class.
Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
3
No Cell Phones, Laptops, iPads, and Other Electronic Devices
Since
cell phones
and
electronic
devices
not
directly related
togranted.
classroom
learning
are turn
distracting
to
everyone,
theythem
are not
to be used
during
classother
sessions
unless
explicit
permission
hasa been
Period.
Please
off cell
phones
andthese
put
away
rather
than
leave
them
on
thefind
desk.
I never
wantIfto
see
cell aphone
during
Never.
Ifpermission,
you
can’t
live
with
restrictions,
me
try to
you
another
class.
you
use
inclass.
class
without
I will
send
you a
warning notelet
via
email.
Ifhelp
it happens
again,
I’ll simply
send
ado
note
to cell
the phone
Registrar
asking
them to
drop you from
the
class.
Assignment
Weights
Participation/Attendance
(+ quizzes)
200 points (20%)
Exams (2)
…Exam 1
…Exam 2
Essays (2)
…Essay
1
A
Grading
Scale
…Essay
2
ATOTAL
B+
B
400 (40%)
…150
…250
400 (40%)
100-93%
92-90
89-87
86-83
…180
B…220
C+
C1000
C-
82-80
79-77
76-73
72-70
D+
D
DF
69-67
66-63
62-60
59-0
09.03
Assignment/Reading
ListIntroduction/Syllabus
09.05
Human Meaning, (Sushi?!) and Ritual
Schmemann,
“The Task and
Method of Liturgical Theology”
Vatican II, “Sacrosanctum
Concilium”
Schmemann,
Problem
the Ordo”
Guardini, “The“The
Prayer
of theof
Liturgy”
09.10
Schmemann,
Centuries” “The Problem of the Origin of the Ordo: The First
Guardini, “The Prayer of the Liturgy” (cont’d)
09.12
Sokolowski,
Time of the
Eucharist”
Mk 14:22-26;“The
Lk 22:14-23,
1 Cor
11:23-34
09.17
09.19
Guardini, “The Fellowship of the Liturgy”
09.24
Library Visit
Early Liturgy, Early Roman Liturgy
09.26
Justin Martyr, Didache, Augustine (online handout)
Schmemann,
“Byza
ntine Synthesis”
(Part I)
Handout:
early
monasticism
and prayer
Guardini, “Playfulness of the Liturgy,” “Seriousness of the Liturgy.”
10.1
Schmemann,
“Byzantine
Synthesis”
(Part II)
Handout:
Early
monasticism
and prayer
10.3
10.8**
Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
Exam 1: Early Liturgy and Basics of Liturgical Theology
4
Monastic
Liturgy
in theinWest
Psalm
1, Psalm
119
Sokolowski,
“Identity
Appearances,” “The One Sacrifice in Christ”
Handout:
Liturgy
of the Hours
10.10
Monastic Rule
Liturgy
in the West
Handout:
of Benedict
Jean Leclercq, “Lectio” (article)
10.15
10.17
10.22**
10.24
10.29
Thomas Aquinas Intro
Thomas
Aquinas,
SummaPerspectives”
, Tertia Pars, 60-63
Sokolowski,
“Eucharistic
NO CLASS – FIRST PAPER DUE
MIDTERM BREAK
The Sacraments and the Reformation
Martin Luther,
Luther, Treatise
Little Catechism
Eucharist and Baptism
Martin
on Good,Works
(Readings online)
The
Sacraments
and on
the
Council
Trent,
Decree
on Reformation
Justification
Council
of
Decree
the
Sacraments
Council
ofofTrent,
Trent,
Decree
Concerning
the Eucharist
(Readings
online)
10.31
The Sacraments
and
the Reformation (summary/handout)
Short
Assignment
Due
11.5
The
Eucharist
JohnSacraments:
6; Mk 15:22-16:8
Lutheran-Roman Catholic Ecumenical Dialogue, “Eucharist”
11.7
The
and
Confirmation
1 CorSacraments:
10,Aquinas,
Mark 1,Baptism
Mt
28:19;
Acts
9:1-17
Thomas
Summa
, Tertia
Pars, 66-69; 72
11.12
Martin Luther on Baptism
The
Sacraments:
Penance
Anointing
Lk 10:25-37,
15:11-32;
Mkand
2:1-12
11.14
Sokolowski, “The Place of Choice in the World”
The
Gen Sacraments:
15:17-24;
PsHoly
110;Orders
Heb Ordinis”
5, 7
Vatican
II, “Presbyterorum
11.19
US Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Holy Orders”
11.21
The Sacraments: Matrimony
Sokolowski,
“The
Christian
Understanding
Person”
US
Conference
of “Pope
Catholic
“Matrimony”
James
Martin,
SJ,
onBishops,
Gays:
Who
Am I of
Tothe
Judge?”,
“Respect,
Compassion,
Sensitivity”
Cavanaugh, Being
Consumed,
SECOND/FULL
PAPER
DUE Introduction, Chapters 1&2
11.26**
11.28
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Cavanaugh,
Being
Consumed,
3&4
Guardini, “The
Primacy
of the Chapters
Logos Over
Ethos”
12.03
12.05
12.10**
Final Exam Review
Final Exam – 10:30AM-12:30PM
Six Reflections on Grading
First, though effort is noted, appreciated, and admired, grades are based on achievement, not effort.
Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
5
Second, I am opposed to the idea of extra credit.
Third, I viewto
final
grades
like the
statements aonparticular
which CEO’s
are
required to sign.
My signature aonhigher
the grade
sheetgrade
is my
certification
thehe
world
that
youfinancial
havewould
demonstrated
of competency.
To give
or
than
she
or
has demonstrated
beclass
an act
of fraud
on level
anyone
who that
might
ever
lookaatstudent
that
Aslower
ahave
result,
therewhat
are no
courtesy
Yourlevel.
grade in this
serves
as my
certification
you
understand
thetranscript.
material and
demonstrated
that at agrades.
particular
Fourth,
I view
the meaning
of letter grades
in their
traditional
sense: “A” reflects exceptional academic performance; “B” reflects
very good
performance;
satisfactory
deficient
inacademic
several areas;
“F” does “C”
notindicates
merit academic
credit.academic performance; “D” is marginal academic performance,
Fifth,
when
I
grade
essay
assignments,
for
example,
I
begin
by
presuming
your
grade
is somewhere
between
a “B-”
and“A+”
a “C+”.
To
the extent
it isevery
abovepoint
average,
the grade
it deserves
the scale.
I don’t
begin
presuming
paper
is an
which
then
needsthat
to have
deduction
accounted
for. I climbs
will always
give you
a rubric
soby
that
you knowthe
what
above
satisfactory
© would look like, and what above average (B or A) work would look like.
Sixth,
strongly
the
Academic
Honor
Code. Sometimes
it takes
courage,
butpride
academic
integrity
is what
is called
for,
period.IThat
Learn
tosupport
face
blank
page,
encourage
your friends
to dotrue
the same.
Take
in your
own words
and
your own
work.
is the
best the
method
for
trueand
academic
growth.
The Honor Code
As a Christian
institution
committed
to theSaint
care Mary’s
and education
of the whole
person,
Saint
Mary’s
has an to
obligation
embody
and
foster
the values
honesty
and integrity.
College
expects
member
of its
show
andtoadhere
to
the
Academic
Honor of
Code.
According
the and
Code,honesty
“Academic
dishonesty
isevery
aof
serious
violation
ofcommunity
College
because,
among
other
things,
it undermines
the
oftotrust
between
members
the community.”
For
morepolicy
information,
please
consult
the
Student
Handbook
atbonds
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/your-safety-resources/student-handbook.
Didache - http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/0714.htm
Sacrosanctum
Concilium - http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vatii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html
Apostolic
Tradition
Justin Martyr
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Library Resources Review: Theology and Religious Studies 135--Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
Martin J. Cohen, Librarian Subject Selector
April, 2015
A brief sampling sampling of sources available in the Saint Mary’s College Library collections on
subjects relevant to study in TRS 135--Christian Liturgy and Sacrament reveals that our collections are
generally adequate for undergraduate study in this topic. Depending on the specific focus of a given
course term, or the interests which particular students may want to pursue, students may need to
supplement Library holdings and subscriptions by Link+ or other sources and should be encouraged to
seek help from Reference librarians to find appropriate sources in the journal literature. Although we have
some material on Liturgy and Sacrament, to properly support this course, the Library’s holdings in this
area should be strengthened.
Books (Numbers in parentheses following each subject category indicate how many titles are cataloged in
the Saint Mary’s College Library collections)
Liturgy (570)
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Dear Zach and Kathy,
I have circulated these to the SOLA chairs. No concerns or questions have been raised, and I am happy to support
this proposal.
Steve
On 4/13/2015 9:23 AM, Zach Flanagin wrote:
Dear Steve,
Here is the info about the TRS courses going to the UEPC.
o TRS 118 – Women and the Bible
- T his course explores the
current status of f eminist biblical interpr
etation, focusing on the major f emalec haracters of the Old and N
ew T est aments and on their modern feminist interpreters. We will
use the tools of academic criticism(historical, literar y, rhetorical,
et al.) in
an attempt to understand the places, roles, and agency of w ome
n in the biblical text, in theancient world that lies behind the text,
and in the worlds f ormed on the belief that these biblical texts ar
e sacred scripture. Prerequisite: TRS 97 or 189.
o TRS 128 – The Trinity
- T he heart of Christianit
y, its strangest and most f ascinating set
of beliefs, rests in the T rinit y. This courseexplores the Christian
doctrine of God through its most significant controversies, both an
cient and modern. Students will acquire amore thorough context f
or the Christian understanding of God, as well as a more robust
sense of this understanding as itcontinues in the present. P rereq
uisite: TRS 97 or 189.
o TRS 135 – Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
- W ithou t a direct and living encounte
r with God in pr a y e r , the
Christian religion become s li ttle more than a collection of intellec
t ua l propositions and dead ideals. But what doe s i t mea n to en
counte r God in pr ay er? Christian s h a v e st r uggle d greatly with
this questio n ov er the cours e of their histo r y. S t udent s will h a
ve an oppor t uni t y toente r into this long co nv ersatio n by e xplori
ng the practic e of Christian w orshi p from its ancien t roots in J u
dais m to the presentag e and by e xaminin g the theologica l e xpla
nations gi v en f o r the na t ur e of that w orshi p ov er time. Contr
ov ersies in early andMedi ev al/ R e f ormatio n Christiani ty will hel
p fram e a discussio n ov er the role of the li t urgy in our cu r rent c
ont e xt . Prerequisite: TRS 97 or 189.
o TRS 173 – The Virgin Mary
- T his course examines
the roots and rise of Christian, especially
Catholic, devotion to the Virgin Mar y. Thought concerning Mary a
s e xpressed in the writings of the Church Fathers as well as the
growth of traditional popular Marianpiety will be addressed. Both d
octrine (official teaching) as well as devotional practices (rosar y, s
capular , etc.) and phenomenasuch as apparitions (Guadalupe, Lo
urdes) will all be e xamined. Contemporary fiction and autobiograp
hy are also included as evidence of the continuing relevance of t
he Virgin Mary to modern life and living. P rerequisite: TRS 97 or 1
89.
o TRS 189 – The Bible & Its Interpretation: Great Themes
- Intended f or junior transfers (16.0+ entering
credits), this cours
e focuses on the Bible,the sacred scriptures of the Je wish and Ch
ristian peoples, texts that have had a profound influence on religio
n, art, politics, andcult ure for over t wo thousand years. This cour
se will introduce students to the most important biblical texts and th
emes, f ocusingespecially on the Torah and the Gospels, and will t
each students to employ critical, scholarly tools f or reading and i
nterpretation. Inaddition, each section of this course will focus on
a special issue, theme, or question that appears in a diversity of
biblical textsand that mo v es beyond the Bible to modern relevanc
e or implications (e.g., justice, politics, liturgy, theodicy, art). Cocur ricularlectures are an integral part of this class. P rerequisite:
None. May not be taken by students who have completed TRS
97.
Zach Flanagin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Theology & Religious Studies
Saint Mary's College of California
dflanagi@stmarys-ca.edu
On Fri, Apr 10, 2015 at 3:44 PM, Steve Woolpert <woolpert@stmarys-ca.edu> wrote:
Hi Zach,
I think catalog descriptions and syllabi for these courses are sufficient for circulation to the SOLA chairs.
Steve
On 4/10/2015 12:58 PM, Zach Flanagin wrote:
Hi Steve,
I hope that you are looking forward to a nice weekend. I just wanted to give you a heads up that I heard (quite
unexpectedly) this week from the chair of the UEPC that some of our TRS courses never finished the UEPC approval
process--and thus still need to have their final review. (There was apparently some confusion on my part about what
got approved when we revised our major last year.) I know that part of the process is for you to circulate information
to the chairs for comment, and then for you to decide on your final approval. All the courses are solid (having been
offered experimentally at least once) and thus should not present any major difficulties. What do you need from
me? Do you want catalog descriptions? Syllabi? The full course proposals going to the UEPC? Here is the list of
the courses that I need to complete the paperwork on:
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TRS 118 – Women and the Bible
TRS 128 – The Trinity
TRS 135 – Christian Liturgy and Sacrament
TRS 173 – The Virgin Mary
TRS 189 – The Bible & Its Interpretation: Great Themes
Thanks,
Zach Flanagin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Theology & Religious Studies
Saint Mary's College of California
dflanagi@stmarys-ca.edu