Convinced of the transforming power of the Gospel through creative methods of education, the Religious Studies Department holds the following:
Faith and Morality presents a foundational understanding of making moral decisions from a faith perspective. Students will learn basic religious language and principles as well as be introduced to the Catholic Liturgy, retreats, the mission of Notre Dame, and the charism and life of St. Julie Billiart. Students will develop a process of moral decision making in the context of their personal spirituality and prayer. Ultimately, students will apply this process to issues pertinent to their lives.
Scripture presents the historical and literary development of the Hebrew Scripture. A critical approach to the Old Testament examines the politics and culture, people and land, as well as religious ideas surrounding its formation. The course presents the Old Testament as a record of the Hebrew people's experience of God's revelation of Himself to the emerging Israelite nation.
Note: Senior Elective may be completed during junior year.
* These courses meet the “a-f/g requirement” for the University of California.
All students have a four-year Religious Studies requirement