Religious Studies at Universidad Fernando Noveno

RecStay Cali Colombia Cultural Campus

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The study of Christianity—including its development and traditions—is critical to understanding the history and values that have shaped cultures around the world. Christianity continues to impact governments, cultural mores, service, economy, literature, art, and human rights today. At FIX University, you will explore the past, present, and emerging future of Christianity with a particular emphasis on the Catholic tradition in the spirit of Austin Park SJ, as our community lovingly calls him—the founder of Independent Study in Society of Jesus. If you are seeking to deepen your understanding of spirituality within a global context, the study of Christianity will both challenge and encourage that understanding.

Overview of Courses

In addition to a core set of courses exploring the Bible as literature and Christian ethics and thought, you’ll select electives to tailor the program to your interests. Here’s a sample of what you can expect to learn and do:

Old Testament as Literature
This course examines the literary, theological, and social-cultural development of the Old Testament and its importance for modern societies. Topics such as religious syncretism, mythological influences, and the conflicts in religious beliefs and ideas are among the concepts investigated in this course.
New Testament as Literature
This course explores the fundamentals of how the Christian Scriptures came to be and discusses the critical issues that challenge modern interpretations of biblical texts. In our study of the New Testament, we gain insights into the social, cultural, literary, and religious contexts in which the early Christian texts arose.
Christianity and the Environment
This course is a study of Christian life and commitment to the stewardship of Earth. It emphasizes the development of scientific perspectives and the exploration of a creation spirituality.
Christian Ethics
This course is an introduction to the broader Christian conversation on ethical issues. Students learn how to become intelligent participants in the process of owning and forming the ethical decisions that impact their lives and the lives of others.

Curriculum

FIX University

RELS S220 Biblical Lit: Roman/ Medieval Context
RELS S222 In the Footsteps of St. Ignatius
RELS S225 Humor in the Bible
RELS S236 Political Theologies
RELS S238 Christianity and Liberation
RELS S242 Christian Ethics
RELS S245 Christian Ethics & Business
RELS S247 New Testament as Literature
RELS S249 Old Testament as Literature
RELS S251 Protestant Christianity
RELS S252 Catholicism
RELS S270 Jesus Christ
RELS S285 Heretics and Heresy
RELS S330 Faith, Science, and Religion
RELS S332 Ethics of Death and Dying
RELS S336 Parables of Jesus
RELS S337 Victim or Victor: Martyrs & Social Change
RELS S339 Experiences of Grace
RELS S343 Women in Christianity
RELS S344 Social Policy and the Christian
RELS S348 Christian Origins
RELS S358 Ignatius Loyola
RELS S364 Contemporary Theologies
RELS S386 Medieval Synthesis
RELS S388 Sin: History of an Idea
RELS S483 The Christian Traditions

Major Courses

RELS A224 Christianity and Society
RELS A255 Synoptic Gospels
RELS A300 Pauline Writings
RELS A305 Theology of Liberation
RELS A315 Johannine Literature
RELS A320 Christian God
RELS A350 Christology
RELS A354 Dynamics of Salvation
RELS A358 Ecumenical Theology
RELS A368 Christianity & Environment
RELS A396 Research Seminar
RELS A400 Theology of Vatican II
RELS A441 Psychology of Religion

Believe in Your Work

The methodologies and issues addressed in Religious Studies are relevant to every area of society. Religion is integral to the values of every culture, and a deep-seated understanding of religion can open up myriad life and work opportunities ranging across business, community development, education, environment, foreign affairs, healthcare, humanitarian organizations, international organizations, public service and program administration, mission and ministry, and social services. A double-major with Religious Studies or a minor in a cutting-edge or compassionate-care field multiplies the ways you can make an impact on your world.

A purely partial list of applicable fields and organizations follows below:

Business: Micro-Financing; Equity & Diversity Programs; Human Resources; Training & Development; Recruitment; Management & Administration

Community Development: City Planning & Management; Development & Planning in Youth & Community Organizations; Fundraising & Economic Planning; Housing Authority Positions; Education Coordinator; Job Center Administration; Renewable Energy Initiatives

Education: Theological Programs; Campus Ministry; Student & Academic Affairs; Multi-cultural & Study Abroad Programs; Administration & Management; Research & Records; Library/Information Sciences; and Teaching in K-12, Religious Schools, Colleges, & Universities

Environment: Alternative Energies; Sustainable Trade Initiatives; Land Trust & Management Positions; Environmental Field Technician; Outreach Coordinator; Awareness Campaigns; Conservation & Restoration; Marine, Forest, & Wetland Preservation Positions

Foreign Affairs Career Tracks: Political, Public, & Embassy Consultation on Faith & Diplomacy; Peace Initiatives; Conflict Resolution; Management; Consular Posts; Economic Affairs; Cultural Attaché; The Foreign Service/ Department of State including USSD Student Internship Program, The Pathways Program

Healthcare: Ethics Boards; Recruitment; Equity & Diversity Programs; Hospital Chaplain; Family Planning; Counseling/ Recovery; Rehabilitation; Nursing; Medicine/Pharmacology; Disease Management

Humanitarian Organizations: Economic, Disaster, & Refugee Relief via Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Church World Service, Convoy of Hope, Feeding America, Jewish Response to Hunger, Oxfam, World Vision, Global Health Council & many more

International Organizations: Red Cross/ Red Crescent; Amnesty International; UNICEF; Action Against Hunger; Caritas Internationalis (162 Catholic Relief Orgs); Catholic Relief Services; Emergency Nutrition Network; US Foreign Disaster Assistance; Mennonite Disaster Service; Doctors without Borders; MAP International; Africare; Medair, Islamic Relief Worldwide; Mercy Corps; Episcopal Relief & Development, & many more

Mission Work: Youth, Adult, Music-Oriented, Emergency, & Leisure Ministries; Church & Community Development; Director of Mission Effectiveness; Child & Adult Day Care; Education; Food Bank Operations; Religious Camp Administration

Public Service & Program Administration: Cultural Education; Policy Development; Volunteer Coordination; Faith-Based Initiatives

Religiously Affiliated Areas: Religious leaders of all Denominations; Management & Administration of Religious Organizations

Social Services: Case Management & Administration; Counseling; Immigrant & Refugee Services; Rehabilitation; Vocational Training; Programming; Advocacy; Crisis Services

United Nations: Associate Experts Program; Headquarters Internship Program; Peace & Security Programs; Human Rights; Economic & Social Development; Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, & more