GENERAL EDUCATION

HU 232 Greek and Roman History (3 cr)
This is an interdisciplinary study of the classical roots of contemporary Western civilization. Social and political history, literature and art from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, early Christianity and Byzantium are examined.

HU 322 Development of Early Christian Thought (3 cr)
This class explores the history of the development of Christian thought and dogma and its theological formulation. Topics include: early Church history, the patristic era, medieval times, and the influence of Scholasticism.

HU 324 Development of Western Christian Thought from the Reformation to Contemporary Times (3 cr)
This course expands upon the Church’s pattern of development after the Greek Schism and throughout the modern and contemporary period, including the First and Second Vatican Councils.

MH 105 Mathematical Methods (3 cr)
This is an introduction to the spirit and application of mathematics. Topics include logic, numbers, geometry, finance, probability, statistics and computer applications for students in pastoral management fields.

MU 199, 299, 399 Music Appreciation: The Art of Listening (3 cr)
Students are taught to develop the ability to listen perceptively, to appreciate various styles of classical music, and to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical backdrop behind the particular works studied. The course covers a representative selection of musical pieces, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day, and covering a variety of musical styles.

PH 272 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (3 cr)
In this systematic and critical evaluation of the history of philosophy, students study the important Western philosophical movements from Pre-Socratic times to the Scholastic period, taking into account historical and cultural influences on individual philosophers.

PH 274 Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (3 cr)
Students are encouraged to reflect critically on the different systems of thought, especially from the end of Scholasticism to the 20th century, in order to compare and to discern how different philosophies influence the modern world. Students are coached on the ability to discover the premises on which individual philosophers have built their thought systems.

RS 154 Introduction to Sacred Scripture (3 cr)
This course examines the structure, development and theological content of the Bible, as well as Scriptural analysis and exegesis. Historical and geographical information about Judeo-Christian peoples provide a context for the study of the Bible as one of the main bodies of Judeo-Christian literature. Familiarity with the Sacred Scriptures as a whole is developed to better understand the culture and origins of the Bible as well as its place within Christianity.

SC 173 General Physics (3 cr)
The course is a general introduction to the principles of physics. The Course presents a general introduction to science, the essential elements of motion and the causes thereof, energy and momentum, vibrations and waves, and electricity and magnetism. Classroom activity will amplify, explain, and complement the reading. Exams will be based on both classroom work and the assigned reading.

SC 175 Introduction to Computer Science (Intensive Course 3 cr)
This serves as an introduction to computer science. Topics will be chosen from the following: data representation and storage, an overview of computer systems, operating systems, networks and the Internet, information retrieval, data organization, graphics and basic programming language. Laboratory assignments will offer experience with programming and the use of application software.

SS 102 Introduction to Psychology (2 cr)
This course explores the reality of the human person as composite unity of body and soul, with the concomitant powers of understanding, willing, feeling and loving. It also examines the person’s freedom and subjectivity. It seeks to deepen one’s knowledge of psychology as a science, both in its methods and its limitations.

SS 202 Developmental Psychology (2 cr)
Students obtain knowledge of the development of the human person from birth to old age, with a particular emphasis on adolescence. Through their understanding of human interests, needs and developmental stages, they will gain the necessary tools for educating and forming others in their pastoral work.

SS 253 Contemporary Socio-Political Culture (Intensive Course 2 cr)
Students explore the theories, ideologies and structures that exercise a notable influence on the actions of people in society today. Various topics will be explored each semester: religion and spirituality in the 20^th and 21^st centuries, environmental issues, sources of the world's economic system, demographic theories, political systems and international organizations, the effect of international politics on the family, and moral relativism.

SS 382 Bioethics (3cr)
Fundamental bioethical principles and criteria are examined to understand and point to answers regarding the moral challenges medical science poses to morality. Emphasis is placed on the dignity of the human person within the framework of advances in scientific research and technique.

SS 402 History and Methods of Psychology (3cr)
The purpose of this course is to have the students gain an in-depth knowledge of psychology as a science, studying the major schools of psychology. The themes of perception, motivation, knowledge, conduct and personality are covered with special attention.

SS 404 Psychology of Women (3 cr)
This course deals with the psychology of women in its principal facets throughout the distinct stages of a woman’s life.

SS 406 Educational Psychology (2 cr)
This course provides principles, as well as practical applications, for enabling educators to clarify objectives and solve problems in educational settings. It complements the study of history and methods of psychology by further investigating learning process and its impact on motivation; constructive discipline and classroom management; the process of effective study; learning problems; and the transfer of training. It also provides knowledge of the means of personality integration (mental hygiene) as well as assessing and charting effective learning.

SS 442 Economics and Finance (2 cr)
This course provides student with fundamental notions of economy and administration and applies them to the running of schools and institutes: objectives of administration, administrative decision-making, planning-organization execution, control and evaluation, areas of administration, productive administration, financing of personnel and offices.

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