Fall 2013
Comparative Literature 223 Dante’s Comedy
Close reading and discussion of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy in translation. Particular attention to Dante’s life and times in relation to his writing of the Comedy and to significant historical, literary, philosophical, and theological references in the Comedy. This course satisfies the Humanities requirement in the Core curriculum. Three Credits
Philosophy 202 Ethics
An exploration of the question, “How should I live?” Classical, modern, and contemporary positions will be examined in an attempt to understand the best human life. This course fulfills the second philosophy requirement in the Core Curriculum. Three credits
Theology 203 The Early Church
We examine how the Christians of the first five centuries worked out the implications of their original profession of faith in Jesus Christ. What was the relationship between Christian discipleship and Judaism? How did the early Christians envision their role within their social, cultural, and political surroundings? We look back to the earliest Christian writings in order to see how the Christian Church came into existence and to grapple with issues that continue to be important today: the nature of God and Christ, grace and salvation, the use and interpretation of the Bible, and the practice of faith and the sacraments. This course counts as a second Theology in the Core Curriculum. Three credit
Art 223 Renaissance Art and Architecture
This course introduces students to the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance from the 14th through the 16th centuries as well as theories used since the late 19th century to study these works. Proceeding chronologically, the course emphasizes the artistic, cultural, and historic context in which this art was created. The primary materials studied include religious and secular painting, architecture, as well as manuscripts and printed books created for public and private use. Lectures, discussions, readings and visits to museums and other centers of culture stimulate discussion on issues such as the changing role of the artist, shifts in patronage, the use of art to express secular and ecclesiastic aspirations, experimentation with visual systems, innovations in print-making and printing, and the legacy of art of the Italian Renaissance. This course satisfies the Core requirement in Art, Music & Theatre. Three credits
Italian: ITA 101 (Beginner) to ITA 103 (Advanced)
Students will study Italian according to skill level.
Independent Study
Students work on independent research projects in an area of their interest, as approved by faculty
Spring 2013
LTC 140: Introduction to Literature (Classical Emphasis): The Beginnings of Western Literature
A study of the development of three genres of ancient literature (epic, drama, and lyric) and the differences in their means of expression. Through the literature, students will also be introduced to the culture, myths, ideas, and history of the Greek and Roman worlds. Readings in English translation from poets such as Homer, Vergil, Sophocles, Euripides, Sappho, and Catullus. This course fulfills the Core requirement in Literature.
PHI 202: Ethics
An exploration of the question, “How should I live?” Classical, modern, and contemporary positions will be examined in an attempt to understand the best human life. Prerequisite: PHI 100. This course fulfills the second philosophy requirement in the Core Curriculum.
THE 203: The Early Church
How did the Christians of the first five centuries work out the implications of their original profession of faith in Jesus Christ? What was the relationship between Christian discipleship and Judaism? How did the early Christians envision their role within their social, cultural, and political surroundings? THE 203 look back to the earliest Christian writings in order to see how the Christian Church came into existence and grappled with issues that continue to be important today: the nature of God and Christ, grace and salvation, the use and interpretation of the Bible, and the practice of faith and the sacraments. This course counts as a second Theology in the Core Curriculum. Prerequisite: THE 100.
ART 223: Renaissance Art an Archeitecture
This course introduces students to the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance from the 14th through the 16th centuries as well as theories used since the late 19th century to study these works. Proceeding chronologically, the course emphasizes the artistic, cultural, and historic context in which this art was created.
The primary materials studied include religious and secular painting, architecture, as well as manuscripts and printed books created for public and private use. Lectures, discussions, readings and visits to museums and other Italian centers of art and culture stimulate discussion on issues such as the changing role of the artist, shifts in patronage, the use of art to express secular and ecclesiastic aspirations, experimentation with visual systems, innovations in print-making and printing, and the legacy of art of the Italian Renaissance. This course satisfies the Core requirement in Art, Music & Theatre.
ITA 101: Italian 1 I
An introduction to the Italian language aimed at developing from the beginning the language skills: oral comprehension and expression, reading, and writing.