UARS 224 2R - Christian Faith and the Common Good

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

An introduction to the basic beliefs, values and spiritual practices of Christianity as interpreted by significant Christian theologians. The emphasis in this course is on the practical implications of beliefs, values and practices for responsible engagement as a citizens building a more just and compassionate world. The course considers the lives and works of persons who have put these beliefs and values into practice in exemplary ways. It also includes development of a project in which students intentionally connect their own beliefs and values–or those studied in this class–to the dynamics of their place of work, in partnership with a faith-based organization, or some other community in which they are already engaged.