The department of religion and religious education at Catholic University is committed to both the academic study of religion and to issues of belief. The department's approach to undergraduate religious studies and course offerings and objectives are discussed. (SW)

Religious studies/theology chairpersons of 80 Catholic undergraduate institutions were contacted by mail and asked to provide a brief statement of the purpose and scope of their departments. Information is provided on names of departments, course requirements, goals for majors and other students, and the relationship of the department to the…

At Catholic colleges and universities, the campus ministry has important roles in the academic, pastoral, liturgical, and social conduct of the institution. The character and training of the campus minister and the organizational aspects of the campus ministry team are discussed. (SW)

The following ideas concerning black theology are developed: the concept of Christianity as universal or as culturally conditioned; problems of racism implicit in Western European theology; the essential task of black theology to bring together the black experience and Christianity, and the need for a magisterium with true black representation.…

The relationship between Catholic higher education and the Church are discussed. Three specific topics concern: the reform and renewal of moral theology, a "new morality" combining the best of the "old" and "new" approaches, and the stance Christians should adopt toward the secular order. (SW)

A course in contemporary black theology, which reflects a Lutheran perspective, is described. Difficulties in the mission and ministry of the Christian Church in the black community, analysis of the black situation, religious educational materials on noted theologians, and the reality of Christ within the black Church are covered. (SW)

Syllabi of two courses on women's studies and religion are presented. The first course concerns images of women in theology and literature. The second course concerns the role of women in contemporary society and Christian theology and also personal self-image and identity. Selected bibliographies are included. (SW)

The renewal of ministry and leadership in the Church requires personal and communal faith and experience. Examples of faith-sharing communities within the framework of the Church are cited. Areas for action and consideration are suggested for bishops, priests, religious lay persons, college and university presidents, and campus ministry. (SW)

A discussion of the role of American Catholic colleges and universities includes the following topics: variety and number of schools, service to society and the church, theological studies, the worshipping community, survival of Catholic schools, public support, Catholicity of the schools, and the relationship with the Church. (SW)

Secularization and pluralism exist in Catholic universities today. There is no dominant Catholic philosophical tradition. Other philosophies, including neothomism and Christian existentialism, are discussed. The nature of the problem in Catholic philosophy departments and the task to overcome the situation at undergraduate and graduate levels are…

A field-based undergraduate theology course is described. The course involves community service with nursing home residents or older adult center participants; seminars to explore the dynamics of caring, suffering, aging, and dying, and to share personal experiences and questions; a weekly journal; and a comprehensive case study. (SW)