In an era marked by profound and often deepening environmental, social, and economic crises, we are challenged to seek sustainable solutions to these issues. This course surveys, analyzes, evaluates, and applies ways in which various Christian thinkers and communities define these local and global crises and seek sustainable solutions.

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most unique and fundamental aspects of Christian theology. This course provides a survey of trinitarian discourse from its ancient roots and medieval developments through its 20th-century revival and contemporary formulations and practical implications.

The development of Christian thought from the fifteenth century to the present as expressed in the writings and practices of the Christian community and its leading thinkers.

Offered every even-numbered year.

The development of Christian thought from the first through the fourteenth century as expressed in the writings and practices of the Christian community and its leading thinkers.

Offered every even-numbered year.

A survey of the leading theologians of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations of the sixteenth century.

Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.

The relationship between women and Christianity, particularly concerning matters involving gender equality in church and society.

Offered every odd-numbered year.

An exploration of the theology of sex and marriage in Christianity from the patristic period to the contemporary church.

An examination of major themes in Roman Catholic theology, with emphases on the United States and how Catholic theology differs from Protestant theology.

Major and innovative religious organizations, ideas, movements, and personalities as they express themselves in particular religious settings as well as the manner in which they have influenced other aspects of American culture.

Offered every odd-numbered year.

An exploration of biblical and other literature in the first five hundred years of Christianity focused on examining women's participation and leadership.