Metropolitan School of Professional Studies

Course Descriptions

Metro: Religious Studies (MRE)

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MRE 100: The Old Testament

3.00 Credits

Intensive study of sections of the Old Testament, with particular attention to the text's impact on the rise of Judeo-Christian thought. Prerequisites: MID 305 and MID 306.

MRE 110: The New Testament

3.00 Credits

Selected readings from the New Testament, with emphasis on the growth of Christianity. Prerequisites: MID 305 and MID 306.

MRE 150: Fathers of the Church

3.00 Credits

A topical discussion of the patristic writings of different Fathers of the Church. Prerequisites: MID 305 and MID 306.

MRE 175: The Catholic Tradition

3.00 Credits

A study of the fundamentals of Catholic belief, the roots of Catholicism, the Creed, the Church. Prerequisites: MID 305 and MID 306.

MRE 240: Liturgy Prayer and Sacrament

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 249: Christianity and Culture

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 263: Cartas de San Pablo

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 264: Historia: Vaticanio II

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 265: Espiritualidad

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 266: Historia:Hechos e Iglesia Primitiva

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 267: Historia Iglesia Moderna

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 268: Music Ministry

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 269: Dinamica de Liderato Pastoral

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 270: Bautismo y Confirmacion

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 271: Historia:Reconquista y Reforma

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 272: Liturgia:Assamblea de Domingo

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 273: Eucaristia y Espiritualidad

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 274: Pastoral Trends in the Church

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 275: The Medieval ChristianTradition

3.00 Credits

An intensive course in the liturgy, thinking, and development of the Medieval Church, and its legacy today. Prerequisite: MRE 175.

MRE 276: Matrimonio y Familia

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 278: Ano Liturgico

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 279: Religiones del Mundo

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 280: Jesus, Salvacion de Dios

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 281: Pastoral de Conjunto

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 282: Arte y Religion

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 283: Teologia de Religiones

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 284: Teologia Hispana

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 285: Introduccion Biblica para Jovenes

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 286: Panorama Historico: Iglesia

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 287: Espiritualidad Hoy

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 288: Ministerio Juvenil

1.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 300: Contemporary Catholic Thought

3.00 Credits

A study of recent Catholic thinking and its effects on contemporary thought and action. Prerequisite: MRE 175.

MRE 325: Religions of the World

3.00 Credits

A history and comparative study of beliefs and the cultural impact of the great religions of the world, and their relationship to society and culture. Prerequisites: MID 305 and MID 306.

MRE 351: Contemporary Christian Spirituality

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 369: The Protestant Experience

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 412: Hispanic Catholicism

3.00 Credits

A historical overview of the Hispanic presence in the United States with special focus on multicultural diversity in relation to religiosidad popular, basic christian communities, pastoral de conjunto and the mestizo future of Hispanic Catholicism.

MRE 419: Makers of Hispanic Catholic History

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 424: Theology, Science & Technology

3.00 Credits

Comparison and contrast of religious beliefs and practices, scientific methodologies and developments, and their technological impacts on world cultures. Current and historical issues.

MRE 446: Sexual Ethics & New Testament

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 447: Theology of Marriage and the Family

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 448: Emerging Voices in the U.S. Christian Community

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 450: Religion & Social Mores

3.00 Credits

An investigation of the historical development of religious values and moral concepts in the western religious traditions of Judaism, Catholicism, and Protestantism.

MRE 455: The History of the Catholic Church

3.00 Credits

A survey of the development of the Catholic Church from Peter's time to the present.

MRE 481: World Religions

3.00 Credits

no description available

MRE 490: Topics in Religion

3.00 Credits

Intensive study of a selected religious topic. Prerequisites: At least one 400-level course and junior standing.