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74 courses with the subject RST, 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.

RST 112“Modern Belief”

Foundations Courses Learning Outcomes : Written Communication : the ability to develop and express ideas in writing across various genres, styles, and modalities. Intercultural & Global Competency : skills that support effective engagement, interaction, and exchange of ideas across cultural and social contexts beyond one’s own. Interfaith Literacy: the ability to identify, examine, and articulate one’s own values and beliefs, as well as to engage in respectful cooperation and dialogue with others. Ethical Reasoning: the ability to recognize, understand, and describe ethical problems and arguments in order to formulate one’s own perspectives about right and wrong human conduct and apply ethical decision-making skills to real-world dilemmas. Category 2: Written and Oral Communication Communication courses build upon the skills students develop in Foundations courses. Students gain valuable practice and competency in spoken/oral presentation skills, opportunities to enhance their written work with technology (such as visual or digital media) so that they can effectively articulate and express their ideas, arguments, and positions across a variety of professional and social c Requirements: (6 Credits) ENGL-WRT -or- Writing Intensive Course

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2026-2027
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RST 201Introduction to the Bible

Involves readings of selected books of the Bible in the context of their religi

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2026-2027
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RST 203Biblical Themes

A study and discussion of select themes as they appear in the Hebrew an

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2026-2027
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RST 204Jesus and the Gospels

A critical study of the Gospels, stressing their similarities and dif

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2026-2027
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RST 206Paul: Apostle of Jesus Christ

An introduction to the apostle Paul and the letters he wrote to the ear

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2026-2027
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RST 207The Parables of Jesus

An historical-critical study of Jesus' parables, their setting in his mi

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2026-2027
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RST 212Theology and Philosophy

This course will explore the relationship between philosophy and theology, especially as found in the

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2026-2027
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RST 213Jesus in Contemporary Perspective

A many faceted look at Jesus the Christ under the light of contemporary biblical and the

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2026-2027
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RST 214The Church Today

An analysis of the meaning of Church-its biblical beginnings, its new self

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2026-2027
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RST 215Foundations of Christian Morality

Intended to established the foundations for moral decision-making within a Chr

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2026-2027
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RST 216Social Morality: National Issues

Involves a critical look at current social conditions in the U.S.A. and their

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2026-2027
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RST 217Introduction to Asian Religions

A study of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism - their rituals, texts, worldviews, ethics, and

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 218Contemporary Judaism

Includes an analysis of Judaism's major theological and ethi

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2026-2027
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RST 219Contemporary Protestantism

An introduction to the theology of some contemporary Protestant theo

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2026-2027
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RST 221Christian Marriage

An exploration of marriage as covenant, sacrament, and commitment,

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2026-2027
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RST 225Sacraments in Practice

Focuses on the history and experience of the sacraments of baptism, con

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 226Christian Spirituality

A study of the meaning of Christian spirituality as the essential way of life for a p

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2026-2027
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RST 230Political & Liberation Theolog

Explores the theological implications of a world structured with acute divisions

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 231Catholic Social Teaching

This course teaches both ancient and modern sources of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

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2026-2027
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RST 233Christian Social Morality: A Global Perspective

Designed to help students analyze and propose moral considerations for the const

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 234Women and Religion

An examination of the impact of various religions on women - her self-image, her

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 235Death and Afterlife

An examination of the human quest for immortality as it has emerged in various cult

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2026-2027
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RST 236The Problem of Suffering

Human suffering continues to be a challenging and difficult reality for all people, including those who have a religious worldview that addresses suffering as a central concern. This course will explore the

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 237Religious Experience in Autobiographical Literature

Involves reading and discussion of autobiographical works by twentie

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 240Sprt/Ntre: Rlgs Dmnsns of Envr

The world's religions offer a variety of models of relationship between human beings and the Divine, but how do these models tra

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250AST: Peacemaking-Judaism,ChristntyIslam and Islam

This course will explore peace - shalom, pax, and salaam - as one of the primary spiritual and socio-political goals of all three religions. The course will begin by examining t

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250BST: Health and Healing

This course will examine notions of spiritual, mental, social, and physical health and wellness as found in several of

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250CST: Topics in Christian Feminist Spiratuality

Among the significant issues feminism addresses are power, oppression, b

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250DST: Exploring Asian Religions

Asian religions have become increasingly popular on a global scale. This course will begin by exploring the Asian roots of Hinduism, Buddhism, and

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RST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250EST: Sacred Journey:El Camino deSantiago

Study Abroad: Hundreds of millions of pilgrims journey every year to destinations like Jerusalem, Mecca, the River Ganges to name only a few. The Way of St. James, or El Camino de Santiago, is one of these sacred journeys located in north

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250FST: Ppl, Brdrs, Wlls: Immgrnts/Scl Jst and Islam

Against the backdrop of current conversations regarding immigration, this course will explore the movement of people across borders. Through a systematic study of the theological underpinnings of ethics in Judaism, Christianity,

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250GST: Sprt/Ntr: Rlgs Dmnsns of Envrnmt

The world's religions offer a variety of models of relationship between human beings and the sacred, but ho

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250HST: Sexual Ethics

This course is an introduction to the academic study of sexual ethics. Through a systematic study of philosophy and theology in an interdisciplinary setting, the course will examine the dimensions of sexual ethics and i

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250IST: Bioethcs: Gndr, Rlg, Ethcs

This Special Topics in Bioethics course will investigate the intersection of gender, religion, and health care, in themselves and as applies to global health delivery. Students will investi

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250JST: Islam Past and Present

This course will be a journey in Islam from the Prophet Muhammad's revelation of the Qur'an

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250KST: Racism and the Church

This course explores the relationship between Catholicism and racism on a global persp

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250LST: Sacred Time/Sacred Acts

This course explores how religions around the world embody their faith through ritual

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250MST: Jews, Christians, Muslims in Dialog

This course will explore the interaction among Jews, Christians, and Muslims from the first

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250NST: Mary in the Global South

This course will explore Christian devotions related to the Virgin Mary, especially as practiced in the Global Sout

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course
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250OST: Intro the Hebrew Bible/Old Testamen

The Hebrew Bible includes the same books as the Protestant Old Testament and the Catholic Old Testament (excluding the apocrypha), albeit in a somewhat different order. The word Bible means Book, but in truth, the Hebrew Bible is an an

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250PST: The Problem of Suffering

Human suffering continues to be a challenging and difficult reality for all people, including those who have a religious worldview that addresses suffering as a central concern. This course will explore the

Subject
RST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250QST: Sacraments and Ethics

This course will explore the relationship between sacraments and ethics within Christianity.

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250RST: New Testament/Early Church

This course will examine the history and literature of early Christianity.

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2026-2027
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RST 250SST: Rituals and Mystagogy

This course will explore Christian teaching regarding the biblical, theological, and et

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 250TST: Catholic Social Teaching

This courses teaches both ancient and modern sources of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 322Religious Thought in America

An examination of key theories on the role of religion and a discussio

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 327Churches in Dialogue

An examination of the Christian Unity Movement - its meaning, its dir

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 330History of Christianity

An overview of some key events, movements, ideas, and personal

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 331Prayer in Theory/Prayer in Practice

Will focus on the major personal and communal prayer practices of four great r

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 338National/Local Service Program

The program offers students the opportunity to observe and participate in se

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 339International Service Program

The program offers students the opportunity to observe and participate in

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 340Seminar: Religion and Education

Intended to help students formulate, through readings, presentations, and

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 342Seminar: Church Ministry

Intended to help students develop an understanding of church ministry and explore sele

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 436Seminar: Religious Experience in Autobiographical Literature

Involves reading and discussion of autobiographical works by twentie

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 441Practicum in Religious Education

Designed to provide an opportunity for observation and supervi

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 443Directed Field Experience

Affords students an opportunity to observe, study, and work in a specific

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 444Senior Research

Involves researching a selected topic and producing a paper under t

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 445Curriculum and Resources

Intended to familiarize prospective teachers with religious education curric

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 446Biblical Study Tour

An academically oriented two-week study program in the lands of th

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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450Special Topics: Christ Through His?Church

This course is an introduction to the Orthodox Christian Church, designed primaril

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450AST: Spirituality of Service in Tanzania

This is a service learning course that includes service in Tanzania.

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450BST: Religion and Ecology: Natre/Scrd

The world's religions offer a variety of models of relationships between human beings and the sacred, but how do

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RST
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2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450CST: Abrahamic Relations in Dialogue

This course will explore the theological and experiential dimensions of interfaith dialogue in the Jewish, Christian, and Isl

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2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450DST: Catholic Social Teaching

This courses teaches both ancient and modern sources of the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. It a

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RST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450EST: Exploring Asian Religions

Asian religions have become increasingly popular on a global scale. This course will begin by exploring the Asian roots of Hinduism, Buddhism, and

Subject
RST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450FST: Peacemaking in Judaism, Chrstianity And Islam

This course will explore peace - shalom, pax, and salaam - as one of the primary spiritual and socio-political goals of all three religions. The course will begin by examining the spi

Subject
RST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450GST: Biblical Interpretation

This course will explore the theory and practice of biblical interp

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RST
Type
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Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450HST: Holy Women

This course will explore the lives and writings of holy women from a

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RST
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Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450IST: Asceticism and Monasticism

A comparative exploration of asceticism and monasticism in Christianit

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450JSt: Laudato Si: A Moral Response To Climate Change

This course will undertake a close reading of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si as a robust and integrated moral response

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RST
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2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 450NST: Mary in the Global South

This course will explore Christian devotions related to the Virgin Mary, especially as practiced in the Global Sout

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RST
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 478AHonors Senior Thesis

Research and/or creative scholarly activity in Religious Studies

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 478BHonors Senior Thesis

Research and/or creative scholarly activity in Religious Studies

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com
RST 499Independent Study

nvolves student initiated, faculty directed study and research i

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RST
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2026-2027
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marywood.smartcatalogiq.com

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