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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Theatre Arts |
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TA 3540 - Running Crew Practicum
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Running crew for one production selected from stage, light, sound or costume crew. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI - To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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TA 3560 - Theatre Management Practicum
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Forty hours of activity in one of the following areas: stage management, directing, film making, publicity, program design or development, house management and box office. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
(ARI – To satisfy the core this course must be taken in combination with other AR, MS, or TA courses to equal at least 3 hours.)
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Theology |
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TH 2000 - Introduction to World Religions
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A study of major religions around the world regarding the sacred texts, beliefs, rituals, ways of life, ethical teachings, and communal structures.
(THI)
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TH 3050 - Honors Christianity II: Development
(3)
Fall semester
The content and the purpose are the same as in TH 3000 though the perspective is broadened and deepened.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 , honors status or instructor approval.
(THII)
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TH 3400 - Special Topics in Jewish Studies
(3)
Topics can include such subjects as contemporary Jewish theology, theological reflections on the Holocaust, the Talmud, etc. Specific course topics are announced by the department.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3450 - Judaism
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Judaism, with a special emphasis on the beliefs and practices of contemporary Judaism.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 or TH 1020 or TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3613 - Contemporary Judaism in the U.S.
(3)
This course will familiarize students with the diversity of contemporary American Jewish identities, practices, beliefs, cultures, communities, politics/activism, and institutions/organizations.
Prerequisite: Level I course in Theology & Religious Studies ( TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 ).
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TH 3622 - Islam
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Islam, regarding its founding, development, and contemporary beliefs and practices by the various Muslim peoples around the world.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 or TH 1020 or TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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TH 3700 - Theories of Religion
(3)
This course will examine the history of scholarship dedicated to developing theories of religion. Course material will engage students in critical reflection on the origins of the field of religious studies and those scholars who attempted to create a “science” of religion. The course will illustrate the trajectory of theorizing as this field emerged over time, and explore various scholarly answers to the question, “What is religion?”
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 3966 - Religion, Gender, & Sexuality
(3)
This course will familiarize students with diverse understandings of gender and sexuality as they exist across and within religious traditions. This course gives particular attention to religious individuals who have been historically overlooked in religious contexts and in the traditional study of religion because of gender identity and/or sexuality.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: Level I course in Theology & Religious Studies (TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 ).
(GPR) (THII) (CHTY)
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TH 4001 - Hinduism
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Hindusim. Attention will be given to Hinduism’s historical roots, foundational ideas, and development in South Asia as well as contemporary beliefs and practices of various Hindu communities around the world. Key theological and philosophical questions will be considered in addition to methodological issues in the study of Hinduism.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 .
(THII) (GPR)
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TH 4190 - New Religious Movements
(3)
This course explores new religious movements with a focus on their origins, their theological tenets, and their impact on modern culture. Movements examined include those more established movements such as the Mormons and Christian Scientists as well as more recent religious groups such as the Unification Church, WICCA, the Branch Davidians, Heaven’s Gate, Scientology, and the New Age Movement. Students are asked to consider questions such as: What issues are at stake in categorizing these movements? How are these movements perceived and discussed in the media and popular culture? What makes these movements appealing to some individuals? What factors allow some movements to be sustained while rendering other movements fleeting?
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII)
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TH 4192 - Religion and Colonialism
(3)
This course explores the intersection of religion and the colonial enterprise around the world. Special attention will be given to the aftermath of encounters between Christianity and non-Christian peoples within colonialist contexts.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: Level I course in Theology & Religious Studies (TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 , or TH 2000 ).
(THII) (CHTY)
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TH 4350 - Theology, Morality and Health Care
(3)
This course explores the interrelationships between theology, morality, and contemporary health care. In addition to methodically examining moral issues in health care, this course emphasizes the foundational roles which theology plays in engendering moral vision, the development of character, behavior, and formal arguments related to contemporary debates within and about health care.
This course fulfills the Christianity requirement.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 ; junior standing in four-year nursing program, candidacy in accelerated nursing program, or instructor approval.
(THII) (CHTY)
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TH 4450 - World Religions
(3)
An introduction to the beliefs and practices of four major world religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam—through a study of their scriptures and history. The class concentrates on each religion’s views of the Transcendent and of the nature and destiny of the human person. Students read selections from the scriptures and writings of major thinkers in each tradition. A study of the major events in the history of each religion serves as background for a consideration of its contemporary beliefs and practices.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , TH 1020 , TH 1050 or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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TH 4480 - Buddhism
(3)
This course is an introduction to the academic study of Buddhism, regarding its founding, development, and the contemporary beliefs and practices of various Buddhist peoples around the world.
Prerequisite: TH 1000 , or TH 1020 , or TH 1050 , or TH 2000 .
(THII, GPR)
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Women, Gender and Sexuality |
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WGS 1000 - Women in Culture
(3)
Fall semester
This course focuses on the experiences of women and the significance of gender in society, providing an interdisciplinary perspective. Specific areas of investigation may include the social construction of gender, women and work, the state, patriarchy, and the role of women in society and in the family. Particular attention is paid to such factors as race, ethnicity, and class to understand more fully women’s roles across cultures and over time.
(SRI)
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WGS 2000 - Approaches to the Study of Gender
(3)
This course focuses on social science approaches (psychology, sociology, anthropology) to the study of gender. The question of “what does it mean to be male and female in our culture?” will be critically examined. Gender differences and similarities are examined through various research studies and theoretical perspectives.
(SRI)
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WGS 3020 - Women and Science
(NS 3020 )
(3)
This course will examine the role of women in science by studying their contributions to the scientific body of knowledge and their influences as professionals in scientific fields. Readings will focus on the lives of many influential women scientists, the influence of women on the origins of modern science and the participation of women in research on both sides of the lab bench, as investigators and as study subjects.
(SRII)
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WGS 4970 - Internship
(1-3)
This course is designed to allow the student to pursue applied studies through community work in a field of choice.
Prerequisite: WGS 1000 , WGS 2000 .
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Other |
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CP 3910 - Co-op Work Projects I
(1-3)
Work experience that is off-campus, paid, and provides students exposure to employment in various organizations. Ideally, employment will be in an area closely related to the student’s career path as possible. Students must have completed 60 hours of college work prior to the first work period, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Transfer students must complete one semester of classes at Rockhurst before their first work period. Each course can be taken only once for a maximum of three hours per course.
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CP 3920 - Co-op Work Projects II
(1-3)
Work experience that is off-campus, paid, and provides students exposure to employment in various organizations. Ideally, employment will be in an area closely related to the student’s career path as possible. Students must have completed 60 hours of college work prior to the first work period, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Transfer students must complete one semester of classes at Rockhurst before their first work period. Each course can be taken only once for a maximum of three hours per course.
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HON 3500 - Leaders in History, Culture, and Literature
(3)
This course introduces students to models of leadership, using literature, history, film, and art to understand how leaders act. In the Ignatian Jesuit tradition, the course encourages the development of personal leadership traits such as self-awareness, imagination, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility.
Prerequisite: Writing proficiency.
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HON 4940 - Honors Thesis
(1-4)
The Honors Thesis is an in-depth, interdisciplinary project of special interest to the student. The student can choose to complete original research or creative work using methods recognized by practicing scholars. In all cases there must be a written product that includes elements appropriate to the relevant disciplines, such as a research question or hypothesis, methods section, discussion of findings, academic argument, etc. The Honors Program requires the project to be interdisciplinary and to posses the depth, quality, or scope indicative of honors work. In consultation with the Honors Director, the student will choose a thesis committee made up of a thesis advisor, a second faculty member reader, and the Honors Director. The thesis advisor will be a faculty member who is grounded in a relevant discipline and who will become the instructor of record.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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HP 3500 - Perspectives in Global Health
(3)
This course identifies the major determinants of health on a global scale and examines the differences in health and health care from the perspectives of culture, geography, and socio-economic status. Topics may include the impact of poverty, nutrition, clean water, sanitation, disease, and access to health care. Upon completion of this course, students will understand the global threats to health and well-being outside of their own health care model.
(GPR)
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HP 3700 - Global Perspectives on Disability
(3)
This course is designed for students interested in issues related to disability. It will critically examine the position of persons with disabilities historically and in contemporary society across the globe. The class will analyze perspectives of various cultures on disability and the impact theses perspectives have on societal institutions and the lives of people with disabilities in various nations. Assignments and discussion will be directed at enhancing awareness and understanding of the global disability community. Students will explore historical and contemporary views and discuss strides made as well as challenges the disability community still faces. Students will devise strategies for promoting positive messages and vehicles for advocacy.
(GPR)
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SA 2000 - Cultural Transitions and Adjustment
(3)
Cultural Transitions and Adjustment is preparation for students participating in a variety of programs abroad, such as education, research, service learning, and internships or working abroad. Preparation is for more effective interaction in multicultural situations. Students will gain an understanding of cultural differences and similarities through the study of intercultural theories with application to each student’s own experience, including both understanding others as well as self-awareness. This coursework additionally has national and cross-cultural applications for U.S. culturally, ethnically, regionally, and economically diverse interaction.This course is for international students studying at Rockhurst as well as U.S. students from Rockhurst studying abroad.
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Saint Luke’s College Business Administration |
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BADM 1600 - The Health Sector in the U.S. and Beyond
(3)
This course provides a basic description and explanation of the health care industry in the United States and worldwide. It examines how health care is structured, how it functions, its problems, and how its various elements interact to produce and supply health care. It examines the nature of health and the institutions and personnel who deliver health services. It explores the means by which we pay for these services; the relationship of technology to the provision of health care services is assessed; the various ways that government interacts with providers of health care services is studied; the ethical implications of issues in health care is investigated; issues of access to health care and vulnerable populations are explored.
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BADM 2010 - Business Prinicples for Health Care
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This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of the business side of health care. Key concepts will include managing in a health care facility, motivational and leadership theories, marketing and quality improvement initiatives, technology, accounting and finance, and regulatory constraints.
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