ROSE HILL

THEO 3105 The Torah 

R01 (53366) R 8:30-9:45 Prof. Katja Vehlow

Study of different types of literature found in the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and of the methods for interpretation.  

Core Attributes: JSTH-JWST, JWST, MEST, MVST, MVTH-MVST, STCJ, STOT, STXT 

THEO 3200 Introduction to New Testament   

R01 (10225) Prof. Ian Kinman

Exploring  the historical context of the New Testament, the process of its creation, while also comparing themes with Jewish and Greco-Roman literature and offering methods of textual interpretation.

Core Attributes: AMCS, CLAS, MVST, MVTH-MVST, REST, STCJ-THRS, STNT-THRS,STXT

THEO 3207  The First Three Gospels  

R01 (53367) TWF 8:30am-9:20am Prof. Johnathan Castelblanco

Introduction to the gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. The formation of the gospels, the distinguishing characteristics of each, and the life and teachings of the historical Jesus.

Core Attributes: MVST, MVTH, STCJ, STNT, STXT

THEO 3310 Early Christian Writings 

R01 (53368) MR 8:30-9:45 Prof. Natalie Reynoso

R03 (53369) MR 10:00-11:15 Prof. Natalie Reynoso

A selective study of the writing of prominent Christian theologians from Justin Martyr to Augustine, concentrating on early beliefs concerning God, Christ, the Church and the sacraments.

Core Attributes: CLAS, MEST, MVST, MVST: MVTH, OCST, REST, STXT, THRS, THAM, THRS, THHC

THEO 3314 St. Augustine of Hippo 

R01 (53369) TF 1:00-2:15 Prof. M-A. Rakotoniaina

R02 (53370)  TF 2:30-3:45 Prof. M-A. Rakotoniaina

A study of the life and thought of St. Augustine (354-431).  Particular attention is given to his early philosophical writings, the Confessions and his teaching on sin and grace.

Core Attributes: CLAS, MVST, MVTH - MVST, OCST; STXT, THAM, THHC

THEO 3316 Byzantine Christianity 

R01 (46254) MR 11:30-12:45 Prof. George Demacopoulos

Historical and critical study of classic authors and texts in the Orthodox tradition including: Basil of Caesarea, John Chrysostom, John Climacus, John of Damascus, and Gregory Palamas. 

Core Attributes: MEST, MVST, MVTH, OCST, REST, STXT, THRS, THAM, THHC

THEO 3317 Women of the Christian East  

R01 (47985) MR 10:00-11:15 Prof. George Demacopoulos

This course will explore key texts in the Orthodox Christian tradition, including scriptures, writings of the Church Fathers, and historical sources, to examine women's religious life in Eastern Christian societies.

Core Attributes: OCST, PJST PJGS, STXT, THAM, THRS, THHC

THEO 3335 Queer Sacred Interpretations

R01 (53371) W 8:30-11:15 Prof. M. Tong

This course provides an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of queer interpretations of sacred texts and theology, introducing foundational concepts in queer and trans studies.

Core Attributes: PJGS, PJST, STXT

THEO 3340 Christian Mystical Texts  

R01 (53995) MR 4:00-5:15pm Prof. Jack Pappas

Close interpretation of classic texts from the Christian mystical tradition exploring broad topics such as the nature of mysticism and religious experience, gender and mysticism across different cultures and eras.

Core Attributes: MVST, MVTH, OCST, REST, THRS, STNT, STXT, THAM, THHC

THEO 3345 The Book of Revelation 

R01 (53372) MR 8:30-9:45 Prof. Paul Sander

A close reading of the final book in the Christian New Testament with special attention to contemporary biblical scholarship and the various interpretations offered in times of crisis throughout Christian history.

Core Attributes: MVST, MVTH, REST, STCJ - THRS, STXT

THEO 3375 American Religious Texts & Traditions

R01 (53373) TF 11:30-12:45 Prof. J. Bishop

Critical and contextual reading of significant texts in American religious history, focusing on diverse traditions and the history of religious debate about American culture, social structures and identity.

Core Attributes: AMCS, AMST, PLUR, REST, STXT, THAC - THRS, THHC - THRS 

THEO 3376 Spirituals Blues & Afr-Am Christianity 

R01 (49782) MR 2:30-3:45 Prof. Rufus Burnett

This course explores the involuntary presence of Africans in the Americas, the concept of God, and the religious significance of Africa, through music as a form of expression of sacred meaning.

Core Attributes: AFAM, AMST, REST, STXT, THHC

THEO 3713 Journey of Faith

R01 (53375) TF 1:00-2:15 Prof. Dorothy Chang

Spiritual autobiography carries the lifeblood of religious experience. Through the reading of selected autobiographies, this course provides an inter-religious study of the personal quest for the transcendent.

Core Attributes: REST, STXT, THRS, THHC

THEO 3711 Sacred Texts of the Middle East 

R01 (53758) W 11:30-2:15 Prof. Ian Kinman

The course analyzes and contextualizes texts from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as well as foundational texts of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism

Core Attributes: GLBL, HUST, INST: ISME, JWST, MEST, MVST, OCST, REST, THRS: STSN, STXT, THRS, THHC

THEO 3713 Classic Jewish Texts

R01 (49819) MR 11:30-12:45 Prof. Erez DeGolan

R02 (51796) MR 2:30-3:45 Prof. Erez DeGolan

Explores Jewish beliefs through close readings of the Bible and post-Biblical Jewish texts, focusing on biblical interpretation, legal discussion, and the relationships between text, practice and theology 

Core Attributes: GLBL, INST, JWST, MEST, MVST, REST, THRS: STSN, STXT, THRS, THHC, WGSS

THEO 3715 Classic Islamic Texts 

R01 (49822) MR 2:30-3:45 Prof. Iskander Abbasi

R02 (51057) MR 4:00-5:15 Prof. Iskander Abbasi

This course explores classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary texts of Islam, including the Quran, Hadith, and philosophical, historical, mystical, ritual, and legal texts.

Core Attributes: GLBL, HUST, INST, ISFH, MEST, MVST, PJST, REST, THRS: STSN, STXT, THHC, WGSS

THEO 3720 Hindu Literature & Ethics  

R01 (53376) TWF 12:30-1:20 Prof. Shreeyash Palshikar

R02 (53377) TWF 1:30-2:20 Prof. Shreeyash Palshikar

This course examines the four aims of life in Hinduism—kama, artha, dharma, and moksha—through readings from classic and modern texts, analyzed within their historical contexts to understand the evolution of Hindu thought.

Core Attributes: GLBL, HUST, INST, REST, THRS: STSN, STXT, THHC

THEO 3725 Buddhism in America

R01 (51799) MR 10:00-11:15 Prof. Joshua Schapiro

This course traces the history of Buddhism in the US from the 19th century to the present.  It asks whether Buddhism in America is a single object of study, and if we should understand it as a ‘religion’.

Core Attributes:  AAST, AMST, PLUR, RSCS, REST, STSN - THRS, STXT, THHC - THRS 

THEO 3854 Ignatian Spirituality 

R01 (51800) TWF 10:30-11:45 Prof. Joerg Nies

Focusing upon classic texts and their contemporary application, this course offers a historical-critical, hermeneutical, and theological engagement with selected texts by Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Core Attributes: STXT, THRS, THHC

THEO 3884 Sufism: Islam's Mystical Tradition

R01 (53378) TF 10:00-11:15 Prof. Iskander Abbasi

R02 (51803) TF 11:30-12:45 Prof. Iskander Abbasi    

An investigation of Sufism, distinguishing its nature and exploring its practical and theoretical dimensions, particularly its views on love, beauty, self, God, desire, and ecstasy.

Core Attributes: ISTP, MEST, REST, STSN-THRS, STXT, THHC

LINCOLN CENTER 

3000 Level 

THEO 3100 Introduction to Old Testament 

L01 (53716) MR 8:30am-9:45am Prof. Yevgeniy Safronov

Focuses on Old Testament's stories to explore authorship, cultural influences, and a complex relationship between the elusive figure of the LORD and God, while exploring contemporary interpretations.

Core Attributes: JWST, MEST, MVST, MVST: MVTH, REST, THRS, STCJ, THRS: STOT, STXT

THEO 3130 Bible as Migration Literature 

L01 (51913) W 2:30pm-5:15pm Prof. Barat Ellman

The migration experience—whether voluntary or forced—runs through biblical literature. This course explores themes of immigration, belonging, empire, generational conflict, and identity negotiation. 

Core Attributes: EP3; GLBL; LAHA - LALS; LAL; PJRJ, RSCS - REST; SL; STCJ - THRS; STOT - THRS;STXT

THEO 3317 Women of the Christian East  

L01 (49694) MR 10:00am-11:15pm Prof. Anna Irwin

This course will explore key texts in the Orthodox Christian tradition, including scriptures, writings of the Church Fathers, and historical sources, to examine women's religious life in Eastern Christian societies.

Core Attributes: OCST, PJST PJGS, STXT, THAM, THRS, THHC

THEO 3335 Queer Sacred Interpretations 

L01 (51915) MR 2:30pm-3:4pm Prof. Lake Stein

This course provides an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of queer interpretations of sacred texts and theology, introducing foundational concepts in queer and trans studies.

Core Attributes: PJGS, PJST, STXT

THEO 3340 Christian Mystical Texts  

L01 (49690) T 2:30pm-5:15pm Prof. Robert Davis

The interpretation of classic Christian mystical texts exploring broader topics such as religious experience, the nature of mysticism, and gender in relation to mysticism across different cultures and eras.

Core Attributes: MVST, MVTH, OCST, REST, THRS, STNT, STXT, THAM, THHC

THEO 3350 Apocalyptic Lit: Anc & Mod  

L01 (53717) TF 11:30am-12:45pm Prof. Matthew Siebert

Study of apocalyptic thought, beginning with the texts of Second Temple Judaism and the New Testament and subsequent interpretations  in medieval, modern, and postmodern periods, including novels and films.

Core Attributes: STXT; THAM - THRS; THHC - THRS 

THEO 3375 American Rel. Texts & Traditions 

L01 (53718) TF 2:30-3:45 Prof. Menios Papadimitriou

Critical and contextual reading of significant texts in American religious history, focusing on diverse traditions and the history of religious debate about American culture, social structures and identity.

Core Attributes: ACUP - AMST, AMCS, AMST, APPI - AMST, ASHS - AMST:ASRP - AMST, PLUR, REST, STXT, THAC - THRS, THHC - THRS REST, STXT, THAC - THRS, THHC - THRS 

THEO 3383 Latin American Liberation Theo

L01 (48187) TF 1pm-2:15pm Prof. Molly Crawford

Exploring key concepts like suffering, liberation, sin, and discipleship through mid-20th-century figures and texts, examining their impact and reception within the Catholic Church and globally.

Core Attributes: AMST: ACUP, AMST, INST, LALS, PJST, PJST, REST, STXT, THRS, THHC

THEO 3542 Catholic Social Teaching  

L01 (53719) TF 8:30am-9:45am Prof. Carlton Chase

An introduction to modern Catholic social teaching, papal and conciliar documents will be read and critically examined.  Their relation to contemporary social issues will be explored.

Core Attributes: AMCS; HHPA - HUST; HUST; PJST; REST; RSHR - REST; SOIN; STXT; THHC -THRS 

THEO 3711 Sacred Txts of the Middle East 

L01 (51916) MR 2:30pm-3:45pm Prof. Kathryn Kueny

L02 (51917) MR 4:00pm-5:15pm Prof. Kathryn Kueny

Analyzing and contextualizing texts from Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia as well as foundational texts of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.

Core Attributes: GLBL, HUST:  HHPA, HUST, INST, JWST, MEST, MVST, OCST, REST, THRS: STSN, STXT, THRS, THHC

THEO 3725 Buddhism in America 

L01 (51918) TF 10:00-11:15 Prof. Joshua Schapiro

This course traces the history of Buddhism in the US from the 19th century to the present. It asks whether Buddhism in America is a single object of study, and if we should understand it as a ‘religion’.

Core Attributes:  GLBL, HHPA - HUST; HUST; INST; ISAS - INST; REST; STSN - THRS; STXT; THHC - THRS 

THEO 3728 Buddhist Meditation 

L01 (51919) TF 11:30am-12:45pm Prof. Joshua Schapiro

This course introduces students to a variety of strategies that Buddhist communities over the past 2,500 years have employed in order to discipline the minds and bodies of practitioners.

Core Attributes: GLBL; INST; ISAS - INST; REST; STSN - THRS; STXT ; THHC - THRS

ROSE HILL

THEO 4334 Buddhist Theory of Liberation 

R01 (53379) MR 11:30-12:45 Prof. Joshua Schapiro

This seminar will explore historical and contemporary debates on Buddhist communities on the nature of ‘enlightenment’ and liberation from suffering, with diverse cultural sources in text and art.

Core Attributes: THHC-THRS **Advanced Seminar required for majors and minors

THEO 4400 Foundations of Contemp. Theology 

R01 (53380) MR 2:30-3:45 Prof. C. Traina Hutchison

This advanced seminar introduces students to foundational topics in Christian systematic theology, and explores challenges to and rearticulations of these traditional themes in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Core Attributes:  **Advanced Seminar required for majors and minors.