This course surveys historical and contemporary art forms of Oceania, a region that includes Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. This course explores fiction, music, poetry, video games, graphic novels, and other forms of media that explode myths about Asian & Asian American culture. This course either introduces diverse expressions of Christian spirituality or focuses on topics within a distinctly Christian spirituality according to the discretion of the instructor such as Christian styles of worship, Christian understandings of sacramentality (especially Christian marriage), or stages of spiritual formation. Prerequisites: ENGL 121 or 190., What might it mean to speak of the classical tradition? What does that include and exclude? The dignity of the human person lies in man's capacity for union with God, which, as St. Thomas teaches, is a union of love. May be taken simultaneously with SPAN 301 or 315. The texts we'll read illuminate questions about pain and illness, empathy and the training of healthcare professionals, the health implications of racial and economic injustice, and the need for reformation of the healthcare system. What justifies political and legal authority? In the last half century religious diversity in the West has rapidly increased, bringing people from different religious traditions into daily contact. How does economic class impact access to educational, medical and social resources? We are again (or still) tortured by the . Drawing on insights from philosophy as well as research from cognitive science, psychology, and behavioral economics, this course aims to help students learn to reason better. Can civil disobedience ever be justified? Explore the toolkit Affiliated Events This course introduces students with foundational research skills essential to strategic communication. A consideration of the ethical dimensions of human interaction with the environment, including inquiry into the scope and justification of our obligations concerning the environment. How do the varied experiences and backgrounds of authors writing from diverse subject positions inform, mark, and/or transform their writing? Find the answers, or at least the most exciting versions of the questions, in books like Robert Louis Stevensons THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE; H. G. Wellss THE ISLAND OF DOCTOR MOREAU; Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play FAUST, PART I; as well as the film GODZILLA (1954). Students are strongly encouraged to take this course after STCM111 and STCM234, or in the same semester of taking STCM234. Can violent revolution? Is there a best type of government? The writing load for this fully online asynchronous course is a minimum of 15 pages of formal revised writing. Possible questions include: Are human beings by nature political animals? Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. What are the respective roles of legislator, executive, and judge? Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 218 and the less in-depth 2-credit version of the course, PHIL 219. The course also tasks students with designing and implementing a usability study of a user interface or other professional document. This course satisfies an Integrations in the Humanities requirement and the Global Perspectives requirement, a FILM History/Analysis requirement, and a WAC Writing to Learn requirement. Thiscoursetrains students in the use of a wide range of film theory and criticism as tools for interpreting film and media as texts, as narrative, as works of art, as historical artifacts, as political expression, as semiotic systems, as mediums of identity and social change, and more. As a result of this course, students will have a firm grasp on not only the relationships of literacy and media, but also concrete experiences in responsible creation and use of media texts including social media posts, wiki entries, short videos, photo essays, etc. Why were immigrants so feared and reviled? Usually offered every semester. This online toolkit offers an overview of the 2018 report on The Integration of the Humanities and Arts with Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Higher Education: Branches from the Same Tree.Integrative education models intentionally seek to bridge the knowledge, modes of inquiry, and pedagogies from multiple disciplinesthe humanities, arts, sciences, engineering, technology, mathematics . Special attention will be given to the main themes of the classical Christian views of faith/reason, grace/nature, God/creation in the theologies of such theologians as St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Bonaventure. And (how) should we provide medical care to those who cannot afford to pay for it? . While "crime" news reports, movies, and series keep certain stories ever present in our societal imagination, they tend to obscure deeper stories. Please note that ENGL 201 is non-repeatable; students wishing to take a second 200-level Texts in Conversation course will need to register for ENGL 202, 203, or 204. Threaded throughout the literature are themes such as progress and innovation, war, the lost generation, the New Woman, race, and conformity and individuality This course fulfills the Historical Perspectives requirement in the English with Literature & Writing major and the English with Creative Writing major. The humanities disciplines are traditionally a subset of the disciplines in the liberal arts. How did the traditionalism and stability of the 1950s lead to the radicalism and rebellion of the 60s? In this course we will read and write about literature as a means of understanding ourselves and others. Emphasis will be placed on attaining facility with different formal systems for representing and evaluating arguments - including propositional logic, Aristotelian syllogistic, and first-order predicate calculus - as well as on acquiring the ability to apply these systems in the analysis and evaluation of arguments in ordinary and philosophical discourse. But the word "God" means that He is infinite goodness. In order to allow am-ple time for discussion and analysis, the majority of films in their entirety will be viewed outside of class. Both Greek and Roman myths will be examined from a variety of theoretical perspectives, including aetioligical, structuralist, and psychological theories. In keeping with our diverse American heritage, stories have been chosen from a broad cross-section of literary and cultural traditions. Special attention is given to how fundamental presuppositions and principles of each group studied affect their views on justice and peace, and contribute to or hinder dialogue and peaceful interaction with other groups. Can civil disobedience ever be justified? Students will closely read a handful of texts--Willa Cather's A LOST LADY, Solomon Northups 12 YEARS A SLAVE, F. Scott Fitzgeralds THE GREAT GATSBY, Mario Puzos THE GODFATHER, Arthur Millers DEATH OF A SALESMAN, and Colson Whiteheads APEX HIDES THE HURT--to explore how the dominant cultural narratives behind common perceptions of American business (such as the American Dream and the self-made person) shift from the pre-Civil War era through the early twenty-first century. What justifies political and legal authority? Sections may focus on biblical interpretation, dynamics of church life, mission work, or transnational solidarity through the eyes of the marginalized, or they may focus on efforts to articulate and bear witness to the gospel amid new cultures and historical challenges, according to the instructors discretion. Along the way, we will discuss social, cultural, and historical context, including contemporary issues. How do the works of these writers fit into, conflict with, actively resist, or even redefine the American Literary canon as it has been traditionally understood? Some of the central questions examined in the course include: What is disability? What sorts of political regimes can be just and legitimate? Students will learn how to locate research, interpret research findings, and translate results into actionable strategy. Technologies whose ethical use may be considered include: Information Technologies, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Synthetic Genomics and Artificial Life, Reproductive Technologies, Biomedical and Therapeutic Technologies, Human Enhancement Technologies, Agricultural Technologies, and Environmental Technologies. This course will explore the idea of "knighthood," past and present through literature and film. This course satisfies an Integrations in the Humanities requirement; a Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement, and a WAC Writing Intensive requirement. Prerequisite: PHIL 110 or PHIL 115. Statement, ARTH 250: Museum Studies: Exhibitions, Collections, Structures, ARTH 251: Museum Studies: Trends, Practices, Visitors, ARTH 260: Women in Ancient Art and Culture, ARTH 265: Art and Archaeology of Ancient Mesoamerica, ARTH 330: Churches and Mosques in the First Millennium, ARTH 282: History of American Architecture, ARTH 328: Chinese Sculpture and Architecture, BETH 390: Technology, Society and the Human Person, CATH 205: Crisis and Development in the Catholic Church, CATH 340: Church and Culture: The Social Dimension of Catholicism, CATH 406: The Many Worlds of G. K. Chesterton (2 credits), CATH 407: The Many Worlds of G. K. Chesterton (4 credits), CLAS 225: The Classical Hero, Epic and Film, ENGL 201: Texts in Conversation: Perspectives on Genre and Craft, ENGL 202: Texts in Conversation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, ENGL 203: Texts in Conversation: Thematic and Intertextual Perspectives, ENGL 204: Texts in Conversation: Perspectives on Language, Culture, and Literacy, ENGL 218: Literature by Women: Critical History, ENGL 341: Literature by Women: Critical Questions, ENGL 297: Contemporary Fantasy Literature, ENGL 298: Topics: Introduction to Italian Cinema, ENGL 315: Comics & Social Justice in Professional Writing, ENGL 324: Genre Studies: The Healing Art of Drama, ENGL 325: Writers Grappling with God: Theology and Literature, ENGL 362: Early British Literature: Contexts and Conversations, ENGL 364: Eighteenth Century British Literature, ENGL 371: Nineteenth Century American Literature, ENGL 390: The Erdrichs: Native American Literature, HIST 211: Women and Families in the Americas, HIST 227: Global History of Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in the Twentieth Century, HIST 375: NonState Actors: Insurgents and NGOs in the Islamic World. Since the invention of cinema in the late-nineteenth century and the rise of Hollywood soon after, writers have portrayed the film industry as a prime mover of our image-saturated modern times. This course will explore literature about the movies, their stars, and their devoted audiences as well as a large sampling of films. Such questions will be explored in a chronological framework through extensive readings from the beginnings of the American literary tradition to the turn of the twentieth century. This course considers the implications of these divine works for a radical reconsideration of the world and the human person. NOTE: This is a cross-listed course, with 10 seats on this ENGL 360-L01 side and 10 seats on the FILM 298-L01 side. It also satisfies a literature requirement for the English with Professional Writing major and is one of two required options for English with Secondary Education majors (ENGL 214 being the other). Specific topics may include social and economic justice, politics and public policy, lay and religious apostolates, education, and marriage and family. The course will consider both classical and contemporary reflection on such topics, including from authors within Catholic intellectual tradition in conversation with other traditions and perspectives. Films and other digital resources will be used to illustrate how Pacific cultures have changed over time. This course will explore the idea of "knighthood," past and present through literature and film. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course. Possible topics include: the definition of sport; the nature of competition; sportsmanship; being a fan; performance-enhancing drugs; gender; race; and the relationships among athletics, moral education, the law, and social responsibility in high school, collegiate, and professional sports. Often they are taught by two faculty members or by a visiting lecturer who holds one of the endowed chairs at the university. It seems that God does not exist; because if one of two contraries be infinite, the other would be altogether destroyed. with St. Thomas on, University of St. Thomas Minnesota A private, Catholic liberal arts university, Liberal Arts (AA - Dougherty Family College), Co-Major Business & Strategic Communication, Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Middle/Secondary Level and K-12 Education, World Language and Culture Education (K-12), Strategic Comm: Advertising & Public Relations, Associate Program Information and Policies (DFC), Baccalaureate Program Information and Policies, Natural Science, Mathematical and Quantitative, Majors, Co-Majors, Minors, and Certificates, Registration, Withdrawal, Tuition Refund Policies, Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Student Account Charges and Payment Options, Quarter Credit to Semester Credit Conversion, Virtual Technologies whose ethical use may be considered include: Information Technologies, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Synthetic Genomics and Artificial Life, Reproductive Technologies, Biomedical and Therapeutic Technologies, Human Enhancement Technologies, Agricultural Technologies, and Environmental Technologies. Focal points will include ancient concepts of and attitudes toward the environment, the interconnection and interdependency between natural elements as well as between humans and the earth, appreciation for the landscape, and awareness of environmental issues and sustainability. 713-525-3500. admissions@stthom.edu. It also satisfies an Early British requirement and Context and Convergences requirement for English with Literature and Writing majors, as well as a literature requirement for English with Creative Writing and English with Professional Writing majors. Theology courses numbered 221-229+300 are reserved for students on the new core curriculum. Prerequisite: PHIL 110. We will also give consideration to some important critiques of Natural Theology. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. This section involves the student in an intensive reading and discussion of the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew scriptures. Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy; THE LORD OF THE RINGS (films; dir. The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. April 1, 2002 - A weeklong "Humanities Festival" got under way Monday on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands and in downtown Charlotte Amalie. In addition to Christianity, students will study (at least) one far eastern worldview (e.g. Students may examine a specialized biblical topic of the instructors choosing such as the Pentateuch, historical literature, wisdom literature, prophetic literature, or apocalyptic literature in the Hebrew Bible; or the Gospels, the Letters of Paul, or apocalyptic literature in the New Testament. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. The study was sponsored by Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, This course satisfies the WAC Writing Intensive requirement and an Integration in the Humanities requirement. This course fulfills the Historical Perspectives requirement in the English major. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. These questions and more will be explored in a chronological framework through extensive reading of literature from: a) American communities of color; b) postcolonial peoples; c) immigrant and/or diasporic peoples; or d) LGBTQ communities. HONR 480: The Scientific Revolution: When Modern Science Was Born? Main: 713-522-7911 Admissions: 713-525-3500 Financial Aid: 713-525-2170 A study of the development of Christian Theology from the fall of the Roman Empire until the Renaissance. The writing load for this course is a minimum of 15 pages of formal revised writing. Aug. 03, 2021 | 17:13 PM America/Chicago - Tantalizing and Flexible Integrated Humanities Degree from UST. Increasingly, education for nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals includes the practices of reading literature, writing reflectively, and engaging in role-play to learn how to care for patients (and for themselves). This course empowers and supports students engagement with traditional and emerging forms of media.Students will not only understand how media contents shape peoples beliefs about different social groups, and how media exposure and usage influence identity development and cultural norms, but also become mindful in their own creation of media content. This course will examine literary texts which feature the connection between the world of business and American culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. Together, participants in this course will co-create a teaching/learning community wherein we all critically analyze and respectfully value each persons individual and particular contributions as well as our diverse understandings of social reality and how we position ourselves in the multiple worlds in which we live and work. Sculpture, painting, architecture, and body arts will be explored in relation to gender roles, identity, repatriation, and Western influence. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the university welcomed What is the American West? Tolkien's THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy; THE LORD OF THE RINGS (films; dir. This course fulfills the Integrations in the Humanities core requirement. Theology courses numbered 221-229+300 are reserved for students on the new core curriculum. In illustrating its themes, the course draws upon sources in art, literature, history, philosophy, and theology with special attention given to the intellectual, spiritual, and cultural consequences of Catholic doctrine. People need to adapt themselves to the nation. Marxism, capitalism, secular humanism). Oral skills will be assessed. Sections may focus on experiences of marginalization and oppression as a source for theological reflection for women (giving rise to feminist/womanist/mujerista theologies, for example), or for people of color or indigenous peoples (giving rise to Latin American, African-American, Minjung, and South African liberation theologies, for example), or for economically exploited classes (also giving rise to liberation theologies). How does economic class impact access to educational, medical and social resources? Does technology bring us closer to the natural world or make it harder to experience it? It also satisfies a literature requirement for the English with Professional Writing major and is one of two required options for English with Secondary Education majors (ENGL 221 being the other). This section involves an examination of the views of various religions and ideologies on issues of justice and peace, with special attention to the Catholic and other Christian teachings on such issues as war and peace, violence, economic justice, the environment, criminal justice, and social justice. Partnerships with regional museums will provide hands-on project opportunities during the semester. What justifies political and legal authority? Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course. Prerequisite: ENGL 121 or 190. Medieval authors see knights in a double-sided way: as an honorable force for good or as a destructive, warmongering force for evil. For example, what is the primary role of a medical practitioner: to give the customer what s/he wants, or to promote a more objective standard of health? Objection 1. Well read FRESH OFF THE BOAT, the memoir of a one-time thug who conquers the foodie world, and play BUTTERFLY SOUP, an interactive game about four queer girls in the Bay Area who to happen to love baseball and each other. Most importantly: how can John Wayne and Red Dead Redemption explain American history? Students are advised to take the course either during or after the sophomore year. This section examines the theological themes of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Native American religions. Prerequisite: PHIL 110; Honors. Integration is a goal of humanistic studies generally and a goal also of a Catholic university. Can violent revolution? The course will consider both classical and contemporary reflection on such topics, including from authors within Catholic intellectual tradition in conversation with other traditions and perspectives. This course explores principles, methods, and topics of Christian theological ethics. Building on knowledge and skills learned in FILM 200 Introduction to Film, students will learn a range of compelling critical methods for the analysis of film and media, including many of the following: auteur theory; psychoanalysis; feminism, gender and masculinity studies; Marxism; culturalstudies;queertheory;audience reception and star studies; postcolonialism; genre analysis; and race and ethnicity,amongothers. In this course, students will view, discuss, and read and write about feature-length films from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and possibly India and/or the Middle East. NOTE: This is a cross-listed course, with 10 seats on this FILM 298-L01 side and 10 seats on the ENGL 360-L01 side. What is the basis for human dignity? Is euthanasia ethically acceptable, and should it be legally permitted? This course considers the development and contemporary significance of Christian and Catholic social thought. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course. Students will complete fifteen pages of formal writing, analyzing film and literary techniques and discussing how these techniques have formed both critiques and endorsements of various social norms. SECTION MENU. Where does the popular perception of America as the New World come from? And how does it matter to us today? We will also study egalitarian societies in which a balanced relationship is maintained with natural environments through daily practices and spiritual beliefs. with St. Thomas on, Instagram, Connect Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: identify the major themes and styles in American architecture; recognize major monuments and their designers; and understand how an American identity was projected in architecture. This is a core course for students seeking a major degree in music. Does disability itself make a person worse off or is it only social stigmatization and lack of accommodation that makes the lives of those with disabilities worse? Mother Nature can be harsh and destructive, but the great outdoors can also sooth and heal. This Signature Work section of Politics, Law, and the Common Good is a philosophical examination into the origin, nature, purpose, and legitimacy of government and law, especially as these relate to the good of individuals and the common good. He is the patron of lawmakers and politicians, and is honored in the Basilica in the Second Coming Mosaic and in the northwest nave bay of the Great Upper Church. Prerequisite: GERM 300. If, therefore, God existed, there would be no evil discoverable; but there is evil in the world. A survey of high style and vernacular architecture in the United States from the Native Americans to the present day. The course fulfills the Human Diversity requirement of the core curriculum at UST by addressing issues of race, ethnicity, gender, and geopolitical status. Explore and analyze ethical issues related to clinical and social aspects of medicineboth from the perspective of Catholic intellectual tradition and from other philosophical perspectives. This course is intended to stimulate creative, critical thinking in Spanish through activities that require students to argue, persuade, analyze, and interpret other points of view. Prerequisites: PHIL 110; Honors; and at least 80 credits completed by the start of the course. This course explores from an interdisciplinary perspective the history of the Catholic Church as it interacts with the secular world and is shaped by its dominant personalities and events. This course introduces students to a historical examination of a particular period or periods of Christian history, such as the emergence and development of the Christian Church in the early centuries, the Middle Ages, or the period of the Reformation, or students may delve into a specialized topic in Christian history with a focus on a topic of the instructors choosing, such as Christianity and Nazism, the Second Vatican Council, contemporary Catholic theologians, etc.