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Classes that will change your life Faithfully In the Phoenix area alone, there are more than 14,000 students in Catholic schools. Those students Christian and others who wish to study theology or Catholic culture can now do so without going out-of-state. Joyfully Catholic In an exciting collaboration, the University of Mary — an institution of more than 3,100 students located in Bismarck, North Dakota — has teamed up with Arizona State University Gratefully to bring coursework in Theological Studies and Catholic Studies Benedictine to the Phoenix metro area. This collaboration between ASU and U-Mary provides a rich interdisciplinary exploration of all facets of human enterprise and discovery. No matter what your major at ASU or whether you take a single course or earn a minor or second major, U-Mary coursework will enhance your educational and cultural experiences and further your personal growth. What is Catholic Studies? Classes for Catholic Studies major: The Bishop Paul A. Zipfel Catholic Studies Program is Catholic CTH 101 The Great Catholic Adventure in depth and interdisciplinary in breadth. Whether you want CTH/PHI 210 Search for Happiness: Faith and to major in business, nursing, education, music, theology, Reason in Life or any other field, the University of Mary Catholic Studies CTH/SBS 220 Religion and Culture Program can enhance your perspective and enrich your CTH 234 Benedict: Yesterday and Today understanding of your primary major and yourself. You will: CTH 301 Catholic Imagination n Explore the dynamic interplay between Catholicism CTH 325/425 Special Topics in Catholic Studies and culture, past and present. Catholicism has acted CTH/HIS 310 Catholicism and America as a leaven in human cultures throughout the ages —or— and has profoundly shaped social institutions and CTH/HIS 330 Catholicism and the Modern World patterns of human life and behavior. You will learn CTH 401 Great Catholic Figures how to analyze Christianity’s impact on thought and CTH 498 Integrating Capstone Seminar culture through an interdisciplinary study of a wide range of fields from a Catholic perspective: theology, Classes for Catholic Studies minor: history, economics and business, spiritual writings, art, CTH 234 Benedict: Yesterday and Today philosophy, health care, architecture, political thought, the sciences, education, and literature. Select two of the following: CTH 101 The Great Catholic Adventure n Integrate faith and reason within different disciplines CTH/PHI 210 Search for Happiness: Faith and and professions. You will join faculty and students Reason in Life from a variety of programs to discover how divine CTH/SBS 220 Religion and Culture faith and human reason are two complementary, not competitive, orders of human knowledge. You will Select two of the following: learn how to articulate the essential harmony of faith CTH 301 Catholic Imagination and reason and its application in your primary major CTH 325/425 Special Topics in Catholic Studies and future profession by standing on the shoulders of CTH/HIS 310 Catholicism and America those giants who have shaped the tradition of Catholic —or— thought and culture. CTH/HIS 330 Catholicism and the Modern World n Learn to apply the Catholic faith to every facet of your life. In Catholic Studies you will enrich your personal All classes may be taken as single courses. faith by learning how this faith can transform every Students are required to earn no lower than a C-average aspect of ordinary life. You will be encouraged to overall to graduate with the CTH major or minor. practice a vigorous spiritual and sacramental life as you undertake the search for truth. 2 What is Theological Studies? Classes for Theological Studies major: Theological Studies illuminates the mind by exploring God THE 110 Introduction to the Bible and the relation of God to all reality. It sharpens reason THE 112 Introduction to Theology and expands understanding by studying theological classics THE 208 Introduction to Christian Ethics from every century. It liberates the intellect by informing it with teachings of the Church drawn from the well-springs THE 220 Faith and Justice of Scripture and Tradition. It prepares students to integrate THE 221 Sacramental Theology faith with personal, professional, and civic life to better THE/HIS 303 Church History serve the Church and the world. THE 318 Jesus the Christ Students graduating from the program will: THE 326 Christian Marriage n Be introduced to the depths of Scripture and the THE 330 The Gospels legacy of Tradition. THE 429 Seminar in Theology n Be formed by the greatest theologians in history. n Be able to read teachings of the magisterium with Classes for Theological Studies minor: clarity and insight. THE 110 Introduction to the Bible n Be able to carry out research, analyze and THE 112 Introduction to Theology synthesize discoveries, and communicate with THE 208 Introduction to Christian Ethics attentiveness and thoughtfulness. —or— THE 220 Faith and Justice n Be able to relate faith to professional life in order to serve the common good with respect and and two 300 level U-Mary theology courses creativity. All classes may be taken as single courses. In order to earn a major or minor in Theological Studies, you must earn at least a “C” in all courses. 3 The University of Mary welcomes students of any faith who wish to deepen their knowledge of Catholicism’s rich history and living tradition as found in each age of the Church’s mission in the world. It was founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery to prepare leaders in the service of truth. It is Christian, it is Catholic, and it is Benedictine. What is the purpose of this collaboration? Will individual classes from Arizona State University (ASU) and the University of Mary U-Mary transfer to ASU? (U-Mary) have collaborated to provide an opportunity for U-Mary courses are accepted for general elective, and ASU students to enhance their education with coursework some count toward general studies core area requirements in Theological Studies or Catholic Studies from U-Mary as (eg. Core and Awareness areas) at ASU. ASU students will a complement to their ASU degree. need to meet with their academic advisors to discuss how/ if the courses apply to their core and academic programs. When are the U-Mary classes offered? The class schedule has been designed so that the calendar How does this work financially? dates and class times mesh with ASU’s schedule of classes. Students will pay ASU for their ASU classes and pay the University of Mary for their U-Mary classes. Students Do I have to take a full program from U-Mary, are responsible for paying the applicable tuition and fees or can I just take classes that interest me? at each institution. Students have three options: • Take a single course or multiple courses Are scholarships available? There are a variety of scholarships available. Additionally, • Earn a minor from U-Mary or students who have received a 15-credit ASU scholarship can • Earn a second bachelor’s degree apply three of the 15 credits to a U-Mary class and maintain Students should check with their advisor about their scholarship. Students should contact a University of the ability to transfer individual courses into their Mary-Tempe admissions counselor for assistance. ASU program of study. What do U-Mary classes cost? What if I decide to pursue a second Please refer to the University of Mary website for bachelor’s degree through U-Mary? complete information regarding tuition and fees: Will my ASU coursework apply to www.umary.edu/finances/undergraduate/tuition.php the U-Mary degree? ASU students who wish to complete a second bachelor’s How will financial aid be handled for degree from U-Mary in Theological Studies or Catholic students enrolled at both U-Mary and ASU? Studies may apply to U-Mary at any time while enrolled at It is possible that students take U-Mary courses and ASU ASU or subsequent to graduation from ASU. U-Mary will courses during the same semester. Students in federal waive the application fee for students who apply to U-Mary financial aid programs, such as Pell Grants, can maximize while also enrolled at ASU. Students who have completed their financial aid eligibility by working with ASU to certify an ASU degree will be considered to have satisfied the their joint enrollment at both schools. ASU will initiate U-Mary core curriculum requirements. a consortium agreement on the student’s behalf with 4 U-Mary, certifying the student’s co-enrollment at both members of the university community. U-Mary’s classes schools. ASU will then process all financial aid for the are offered as part of an ongoing partnership between student based on total credits at both schools for that U-Mary, ASU, and All Saints Catholic Newman Center. semester. Students should see a financial aid counselor at ASU for this assistance. Can students who are not Catholic take U-Mary classes? Will I have to go to North Dakota? Yes, U-Mary is a Catholic university that welcomes Since all courses are taught locally in Tempe, there is no and serves persons of all faiths. requirement to travel to U-Mary’s campus in North Dakota (but you’re always welcome!). If I am a student at one of ASU’s other campus locations such as the West, Where are the U-Mary classes offered? Downtown Phoenix, or Polytechnic U-Mary classes are offered on-site across the street campuses, can I still participate? from ASU at 215 East 7th Street, Tempe. Yes! ASU campuses are connected by several different methods of transportation, enabling students to move between the campuses to take U-Mary’s and other classes, participate in special activities and events, and be involved in clubs and organizations.