CC 215: The Christian Tradition (THEO 200 and WIC Course)
3 Credits
Section A: TR 8:30-9:45 p.m. – Professor Puffer
Section B: TR 10:30-11:45 p.m. – Professor Puffer
Section C: TR 1:30-2:45 p.m. – Professor Rittgers
This course introduces students to central developments in the history of Christianity and to diverse forms of Christianity today. It also explores the nature and purpose of Christian theology and encourages students to reflect more deeply on their own religious convictions and questions. The course focuses on the close reading and discussion of primary texts in the Christian intellectual and spiritual tradition. Readings include selections from the Bible and the writings of various classical theologians, such as St. Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, as well as contemporary theologians from a variety of Christian traditions and perspectives.
The course aims to strengthen the student’s: (1) knowledge of Christian theology and practice; (2) ability to read theological texts closely and to think critically about them; and (3) communication and research skills.
Requirements include actively participating in class discussions and writing a variety of papers to be determined by the individual section instructor (approximately 15-20 pages total over the course of the semester).
Other Fall Semester Courses
CC 201A: Christ College Symposium
CC 205: Word And Image (Humanities: Fine Arts Requirement)
CC 255: Interpretation: Self, Culture, Society (Social Science Requirement)
CC 300 GX: History And Systems Of Psychology
CC 325 B: African American Literature (Cultural Diversity)
CC 325 A: Museum History And Culture
CC 325 C: Japanese Visual Culture (Cultural Diversity Requirement)
CC 300 HX: Studies In Theology, Health & Healing (Upper Level Theology Requirement)
CC 300 A: Science, Technology, And Society
CC 300 B: Empathy & Compassion In Society
CC 300 CX: The Christian Epic From Virgil To Milton (Upper Level THEO Requirement)
CC 300 DX: History And Systems Of Psychology
CC 300 EX: Real Stories From American Literature (Humanities: Literature Requirement)
CC 455 A: Inquiry In The Liberal Arts
CC 499: Christ College Senior Colloquium