Professors: John Darr, A.B., A.M. Wheaton (Illinois), Ph.D. Vanderbilt; Francis Fallon, A.B., M.Div. St. John, Th.D. Harvard; Yonder Gillihan, A.B., A.M. Ball State University, Ph.D. University of Chicago; Richard Keeley, A.B., A.M. Boston College; Peter Kreeft, A.B. Calvin, A.M., Ph.D. Fordham; Stephen Pope, A.B. Gonzaga, A.M., Ph.D. Chicago; Lorenz Reibling, B.A. Munchen-Kolleg Techniche, Cand. Ph.D. Ludwigs-Maximilians, M.S. Boston College; James Weiss, A.B. Loyola of Chicago, A.M., Ph.D. Chicago.

TH 00108  Biblical Heritage: Old Testament
TH00108 Syllabus
An introduction to the literature, religious ideas and historical setting of the Hebrew Bible. Focus is on major biblical concepts such as creation, election and covenant in the pentateuch, historical and prophetic books.
Spring, Thurs 6:30–9, Jan 17–May 9, Professor Gillihan

TH 07401  Personal and Social Responsibility
Overview of major Catholic and Christian positions on a variety of pressing social issues: the use of force and problems of war and peace; just distribution of, and access to, resources; poverty; sexuality; and the role and status of women. Readings include selections from Augustine, Aquinas, Luther and the Bible as well as contemporary social ethicists and theologians.
This course is now considered a Summer Session course only and subject to summer tuition (estimated $2200).  Registration begins April 15.
May 13–June 20, Mon & Thurs, 6:30–9:30, Professor Becker

TH 08301  Explorations in Social Ethics
TH08301 Syllabus
Every culture treasures and transmits stories that graphically convey its values. Some stories, like the Exodus story of liberation and new freedom, resonate across times and cultures. Others are more localized and sometimes at odds with dominant cultural stories. This course examines both kinds of stories in works of literature, film, journalism, social analysis and theology. Readings: Exodus, Jaroslav Pelikan’s Jesus Through the Centuries, Michael Walzer’s Exodus and Revolution. In the study of clashing stories, we conclude with the story of the universal family as articulated by Pope Paul VI’s On the Development of Peoples.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 16–May 8, Associate Dean Keeley

TH 01711  Introduction to Christian Theology: Shaping Cultural Traditions
TH01711 Syllabus
What does it mean to be good? Is it possible to be both good and happy, both good an successful? Is morality subjective or are there clear ways to regulate it? How can we balance the individual and the community in our moral struggles? Course examines eight traditions of morality and ethics: existentialist, utilitarian, Catholic, Protestant, Christian feminist, Black theology, rights theories, and Aristotle. Students apply classic and modern thinkers to contemporary ethical problems emphasizing current events and movies. Interactive discussion emphasized so students discover the sources of values that formed their lives and develop a perspective for themselves and their futures.
Spring, Mon 6:30–9, Jan 14–May 6, Professor Weiss

TH 16101  Religious Quest: World Religions
A sympathetic, objective but comparative exploration of eight of the world’s major religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity), beginning with the teachings of each religion and concluding with interpretation and discussion of ecumenical dialogue, especially between East and West.
This course is now considered a Summer Session course only and subject to summer tuition (estimated $2200).  Registration begins April 15.
May 13–June 19, Mon & Wed 6:30–9, Professor Kreeft

TH 28701  Life’s Complex Issues: Philosophy and Religious Controversies
TH28701 Syllabus
Life’s complex and daunting realities bring us face to face today with issues that divide us more passionately than any other, religious issues. What does philosophy, a combination of human wisdom and logical agreement, say about God and evil, God and human suffering? Are faith and reason allies, enemies or neutrals? What about religion and morality, religion and sexuality, religion and politics, life after death, free will? Short readings and class discussions explore the questions that challenge and perplex us.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9:30, Jan 15-May 7, Professor Kreeft

TH 49101  Resistance: Call to Action
TH49101 Syllabus
Course explores the lives, motivations, and outcomes of individuals who for a myriad of reasons responded to the emerging Nazi catastrophe. It defines resistance from religious, ethical, moral, political as well as military perspectives identifying the main protagonists, their moral or ethical dilemmas and final composite failure. What makes resistance permissible, legitimate or even mandatory? Do the gospels encourage resistance? Looks at religious organizations, political groups, and student movements during this tumultuous time. Analyzing confrontation, adaptation and alternative strategies enriches class insight. Guest speakers.
Spring, Wed 6:30–9, Jan 16–May 8, Professor Reibling