Religious Studies
Borromeo Seminary offers the following Religious Studies courses:
| RL 101 Introduction to Religious Studies Fr. John F. Loya |
| An introduction to the academic study of religion. Topics include the nature of religion, the human search for meaning, revelation, symbol, myth, faith, faith in relation to reason, experience and morality. Introduction to the areas of Scripture, theology, ethics, and religious traditions. |
| RL 200 Old Testament Introduction Br. Charles McElroy |
| The historical and cultural environment of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible), its nature, composition, and its religious and theological development. |
| RL 205 New Testament Introduction Br. Charles McElroy |
| The development and composition of the New Testament, the historical, cultural, and religious environment out of which it arose, and the various theological perspectives found within it. |
| RL 231 Contemporary Catholic Theology Br. Charles McElroy |
| An overview of Roman Catholic theological themes and issues since the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) with attention to selected areas: Scripture, grace, sin, redemption, the role of Jesus, the Church, ethical norms and morality, and Sacraments. |
| RL 299A Special Topics: Theological Reflections on a Third World Experience (Honduras Mission Experience) Fr. Thomas Dragga |
| Students experience the culture, language, religious practice and faith of some of the poorest of the poor. The mission trip attempts to immerse the students in an experience of working shoulder to shoulder with people of another culture in an effort to build relationships. |
| RL 368 Foundations of Christian Social Justice Br. Charles McElroy |
| This course will present an overview of some contemporary conceptions of justice with reference to social and economic issues as they are treated in the Roman Catholic tradition. The course will trace the development of important documents and movements in Catholic social justice efforts. |
| RL 376 Franciscan Movement Br. Charles McElroy |
| Franciscan movement from its birth in the life of Francis of Assisi to its contemporary manifestations. Historical and spiritual aspects of the Franciscan phenomenon and its import for the Church today. |
