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
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