Professors: John Darr, A.B., A.M. Wheaton (Illinois), Ph.D. Vanderbilt; Audrey Doetzel, N.D.S., B.Ed., A.B. Saskatchewan, M.Div., Ph.D. Toronto; Francis Fallon, A.B., M.Div. St. John, Th.D. Harvard; 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; James Weiss, A.B. Loyola of Chicago, A.M., Ph.D. Chicago.

TH 01711  Introduction to Christian Theology: Shaping Cultural Traditions
What does it mean to be good? Is it possible to be both good and happy, both good and 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 seven major traditions of morality and ethics: existentialist, utilitarian, Catholic, Protestant, Christian feminist, rights theories, and the ancient Greeks. Students apply classic and modern thinkers to contemporary ethical problems with emphasis on current events. Class meetings emphasize interactive discussion. Students discover the sources of values that form their lives and develop a perspective for themselves and their futures.
Spring, Mon 6:30–9, Jan 25–May 10, Professor Weiss

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.
May 14–June 22, Thurs & Mon, 6:30–9:30, Associate Dean Keeley

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 include a study of Exodus, Jaroslav Pelikan’s Jesus Through the Centuries, Arundhati Roy’s Power Politics and 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 20–May 5, Associate Dean Keeley

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.
May 14–June 23, Thurs & Tues 6:30–9:30, Professor Kreeft

TH 48901  Philosophy of Human Sexuality
This topic generates more talk and less light than almost any other subject. Course considers what is sexuality? Why is it so mysterious? How important is it to self-identity, self-knowledge and relationships? How can we think clearly and fairly about current controversies such as surrogate parenting, AIDS, contraception, gender identity and roles, relation between sex and family, marriage, religion and society? Philosophers, novelists, scientists, theologians, psychologists and even mystics shed light on this issue.
Spring, Tues 6:30–9, Jan 19–May 4, Professor Kreeft