HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership · Courses
LTR
18 courses with the subject LTR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LTR 5131History of Christianity I3
A study of the history of Christianity from its beginnings until the outbreak of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Emphasis is on the leading personalities, events, trends of thought, and institutions which shaped the church’s development during the early and medieval periods. Topics covered include the Jewish and Greco-Roman background; the apostolic and post-apostolic church; persecution under the Roman Empire; early heresies and ecumenical councils; the rise of the papacy and monasticism; the Christianization of Western Europe; Islam; medieval scholasticism and spirituality; the crusades; papal decline, and the beginning of reform movements. The course is ecumenical in orientation and designed to aide students in relating to representatives from the numerous and diverse Christian traditions. Students are encouraged to relate course content to their faith and ministry.
This course is a continuation of History of Christianity I, covering the Reformation (1517-1648) and Modern Christianity (1648-present). The Reformation includes Humanist, German, Swiss, Anabaptist, Anglican, Catholic and Puritan reformations. Modern Christianity covers the enlightenment; pietism, the impact of the American and French revolutions, the great awakenings in North America; the divide between liberal and conservative Christians; the church in the 20th century, world Christianity, contemporary persecution and the American religious landscape. Emphasis is on the leading personalities, theology and traditions which have shaped the life, faith, and institutions of the contemporary church. The course is ecumenical in orientation, designed to assist students in communicating with representatives of the numerous and diverse Christian traditions. The effort is made to understand Christianity from the perspective of broader cultural and world history. Theological insights are applied as they relate to this history.
Encounter with Religious Pluralism This course considers the ways in which the world's religions encounter and understand one another theologically, that is, from a religious point of view. Questions such as the following will be considered: Is there only one path to salvation? Is church affiliation required for salvation? Are all religions expressions of divine revelation? Emphasis will be given to the way in which Christianity has thought and taught about other religions such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Some of the prominent typologies - for example, exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism - that have been developed within theology of religions will be explored. Finally, the course will explore the relevance of this topic to the promotion of tolerance, mutual respect, dialogue, and cooperation among religions.
This course has the objective of raising awareness of the complex and potentially rewarding relationship between Judaism and Christianity. It surveys the dark history of Christian anti-Semitism as well as recent attempts to heal this breach within the family of God. Jewish attitudes towards Jesus and Paul will be investigated, for example, why Jews do not believe Jesus is the Messiah. One purpose is to dispel Christian misconceptions that cast Jews as though their religion were unchanged since New Testament times. Another is to understand Jewish misconceptions of Christians, e.g., distrust of the religious right that has shaped Jewish politics in America. Current issues include: limits on proselytizing, doctrines of election, Zionism and Palestinian rights. 3 credits.
According to statistics, Islam is the fastest growing religion since the 21st century making it the second largest religion after Christianity. The main objective of this course is to provide students with basic understanding of Islamic faith. This course will explore Islam from its birth to its expansion, including questions related to the life and thought of the prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The foundation of Islamic belief (worldview and theology), practices (rituals, moral, and spiritual), and tradition will also be explored as well as contemporary issues such as the Sharia (Islamic Law), Terrorism, Jihad, Human rights, and women rights. Students will read materials that provide HJI Catalog 2026-2027 an overview of the history and foundations of Islamic civilization, universal ideals, and their current manifestations. Each class will be in lecture format with open discussion. Most topics will be elucidated with verses from the Qur’an (Holy book) and Hadith (sayings of the prophet). 3 credits. LTR 5412 Muslim-Christian
Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han Moon This seminar seeks an integrated understanding of Reverend and Mrs. Moon's life and thought. The course works from the Divine Principle analysis of providence as a path of restoration through indemnity, in particular, the three stage map of Moses' and Jesus' courses and the eight stages of development. Into this template we examine Rev. and Mrs. Moon's words, deeds and outcomes. 3 credits. 35
