This course is the last two years of a four-year program supported by the La Crosse Diocesan School of Biblical Studies. Year three offers the Old Testament history: the Babylonian captivity, the work of the major and Minor prophets, and the return from exile. Year four offers an introduction to the poetry and wisdom of the Old Testament, a review of the Gospel of Matthew, the Pauline pastoral letters, and the Catholic Epistles. A brief review of the Epistle to the Hebrews will conclude this course. Restricted to students in the Diocesan School of Biblical Studies.

This course is the first two years of a four-year a School of Biblical Studies. Year one offers Old Testament foundations: Genesis through 1 & 1 Kings discussing Creation, Abrahamic covenant, Moses and the exodus and the establishment of the nation and kingdom of Israel. Year two offers an introduction to the New Testament foundations: the Gospels and the life of Christ, early church development (Act of the Apostles), substantive Pauline literature (1 & 2 Corinthians, Romans), and a review of the Book of Revelation. Restricted to students in the Diocesan School of Biblical Studies.

Designed for students intending a course of study in religious studies and theology. The emphasis will be on the development of effective learning, writing, and reading skills needed for the discipline. Topics include reading of primary texts, presenting on theological work, goal setting, research skills and resources. Restricted to and required for RLST majors during their first four semesters in the department; recommended for RLST minors. May be repeated for credit. OC

This class is designed to familiarize students with Christian tradition-its scripture, history, and doctrines-and its application and misapplication to the contemporary world. Students will be given the tools and language to be critical thinkers about religion and religious experience in the public square. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast Christian thought with other monotheistic traditions, namely Islam and Judaism. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May not also take RLST-305 or 342. TI

In the capstone course, students reflect on their learning in their major and identify their future goals. Students prepare a formal report in APA style of their internship, practicum, or advanced research experience, and present it to a scholarly audience. Students also explore career and graduate study options, and develop materials (e.g., C.V., cover letter) to assist them in their search for employment or graduate school opportunities. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Prerequisite: 487 or 489.

Students will engage in mentored research with a faculty member in the department. Students may either serve as a research assistant for a project conducted by the faculty mentor or carry out a project of their own design. Responsibilities may include conducting a literature review, developing a research proposal, designing study materials, data collection and analysis, or preparing research for presentation or publication. Students will also be required to meet regularly with the faculty mentor. Prerequisite: 330. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. An independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Applied experiences in the field of psychology. In order to complete an internship, students can request a list of psychology specific sites or work with Career Services to identify possibilites. Prior to the semester start, students send a resume and cover letter to sites on and off campus, interview, and if accepted, complete a learning contract. The number of credits determines the required hours. For the classroom portion of this advanced experience, students meet weekly with the other interns and an instructor to discuss the experience along with other professional topics.

Courses on topics of interest to psychology students 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. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

Students in Behavioral Neuroscience explore a variety of advanced issues in biopsychology related to both normal and abnormal expressions of behavior through current primary scientific literature. In this seminar-style course, each student works with the instructor to select an appropriate topic of interest and leads the class discussion on this topic and corresponding journal article(s). Example general topic areas include neuroenhancement, neurotoxiclogy, and CNS disorders. Prerequisite: 261 or BIOP 261 or BIOL 353. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.