The question "What did Jesus do" remains the hallmark of the Christian Churchs message and identity. "What would Jesus do" is the major question this course will ask. What are the determined features of the ethical life Jesus modeled and taught How do the narratives of the four gospels offer people an ethical foundation How can we understand Jesus ethics in relation to ideas of truth, consequences, fairness, and character Students may not earn credit for more than one VUSM course at the 400 level.

This course introduces students to recent debates surrounding the nature of psychological investigation in relation to morality.

The Ethical Life develops students ethical reasoning to examine real-world ethical dilemmas, using a four-way model built upon truth, consequences, fairness, and character. This course, Expanding Our Moral Horizons, concentrates on exploring different levels of moral problems. By looking at the complex and sometimes competing demands of different moral domains - from the intimacy of personal relationships to the world of geo-politics - this course investigates a variety of ways that philosophy can help orient students to the reality of the moral orders around us and how we fit into them.

Viterbo University mission related topics offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit. See registrars office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description. TEL

The content of this course focuses on novels written between 1983 and 2004 by women who identify as Caribbean even though they may not live or have been born in that part of the world. All but one of the novels used in the course were originally written in English. I, Tituba was written in French and translated into English. The novels to be read are set in several different countries (Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Barbados, Antiqua, Cuba); but as Caribbean womens fiction, they share common themes and ways of perceiving the world.

This writing and reading intensive course provides university transfer students an introduction to the academic and social elements of college. Students will explore what it means to be a critical thinker and a part of the college community. Students will gain an appreciation of the importance of general education within a liberal education. In the exploration of these concepts students will develop the skills to be a successful college student. Restricted to students in the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science program.

Courses on topics of interdisciplinary or thematic nature offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Introductory internship experience. Internship sites are usually off campus, generally part-time, and often without pay. This introductory level experience provides the opportunity for freshmen and sophomores to gain internship experience in an area not directly related to their major, explore career options, and earn academic credit for the experience. See the office of Career Services three to six months prior to the time an internship is planned. Requires a 2.0 GPA. Students must register for credit prior to the start date of the internship.

Independent reading and/or research which does not fit appropriately within other departments. Must be under the direction of a faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

This course is designed for upper division students who wish to further refine their career goals and begin preparation for activities to pursue those goals. Students will investigate possible career paths and research the feasibility of internships, graduate school, and other career enhancing activities, as well as develop application materials, place search strategies, and practice interview skills to prepare for the next steps in their career development.