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Siena Heights University RST 314 WORLD RELIGIONS 3 Students are introduced to fundamental religious principles as they are expressed primarily in the lives of Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Christians and Muslims. The focus will be on the various ways in which peoples of diverse religious traditions and histories strive to live well together in a world of pluralism dominated by reason and pragmatism. Students will strive to assess and integrate the foundational religious principles of living communities of faith. Prerequisite: None Liberal Arts: Religious Studies Course is offered: WI Every Year RST 318 VALUES IN VIDEO 3 Films introduce the student of popular culture to the latent theology within a story. Through the development of visual analytical skills, the student will identify and assess concepts such as faith, commitment, hope, forgiveness, and transformation. The student will also strive to develop skills that will allow assessment of meanings communicated through symbol and image. Prerequisite: None Liberal Arts: Religious Studies Course is offered: FA Every Year RST 319 CHRISTOLOGY 3 Who is Jesus? Why did Christians come to believe that Jesus is divine? This course presents Christian belief and reflection concerning Jesus as the revelation of God, as fully human and fully divine. It examines the structure and development of Christology in the New Testament and subsequent tradition. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, or permission Liberal Arts: Religious Studies Course is offered: WI 2018, and at one or more Theological Studies centers. RST 320 CELEBRATING CHRISTIAN FAITH: SACRAMENTAL THEOLOGY The central focus of this course is the history and tradition of the seven sacraments and a contemporary understanding of symbols in light of the positions formulated by Vatican II. Prerequisite: Permission Course is offered: At one or more Theological Studies centers, but may not be offered at the Adrian campus 3 RST 321 WOMEN AND RELIGION 3 In this course, students will examine both the impact that Christian faith has on women and the impact that women have on Christian faith. These influences are evident in texts that have been written for, about and against women, as well as in texts written by women themselves. They are also apparent in religious practices. We will critically analyze selected texts and practices. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, or permission Liberal Arts: Religious Studies Course is offered: WI 2018 RST 323 EASTERN RELIGIONS 3 Students will discover how religions shape the minds, hearts and actions of their followers. Eastern traditions of Hinduism will be explored with its dramatic art and yoga; Buddhism will focus on compassion and inner peace; Taoism and Confucianism will illustrate balance and harmony with the self and society. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, or permission Course is offered: Uncertain RST 324 WESTERN RELIGIONS 3 Students are introduced to the fundamental religious principles as they are expressed in the lives of Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The course will focus on the differences and similarities of these three religions. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing, or permission Course is offered: Uncertain Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018 281