Courses in Religious Studies
- REL 101 Introduction to Religion 3 SH
- An analytical and topical examination of religious beliefs,
feelings, and actions, to provide the student with the tools to
understand the religious dimension of life, with particular concern
for the Judaeo-Christian tradition.
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- REL 115 Religious Worlds 3 SH
- A historical study of selected world religions from both East and
West, including Christianity, and also usually Judaism and religious
traditions of Japan.
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- REL 191 Research Topics 1-6 SH
- An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a
one on one basis between a faculty member and the student.
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- REL 195 Special Topics 1-6 SH
- A study of selected topics.
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- REL 201 Old Testament 3 SH
- A historical, literary, and theological study of the books of the
Old Testament. Tools and techniques of Biblical interpretation will be
emphasized.
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- REL 202 New Testament 3 SH
- A historical, literary, and theological study of the books of the
New Testament. The techniques of Biblical exegesis will be introduced.
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- REL 220 Religions of the East 3 SH
- A study of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, the major religious
traditions of the East whose practices and meanings exhibit the world
views and life styles of the cultures of which they are a part.
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- REL 309 Religion in United States Culture 3 SH
- An historical approach to religion in American life which
demonstrates religion's active role in forming and shaping American
culture. (Identical to HIS 309.)
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- REL 320 Studies in Biblical Life and Thought 3
SH
- An investigation of rotating topics in the Old and New Testaments,
such as law, prophecy, wisdom literature, the synoptic gospels, the
writings of Paul and John.
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- REL 325, 326 Church History I, II 3,3 SH
- A study of the Christian movement, its organization, leadership,
literature, and theological development. From the beginnings of
Christianity up to the Protestant Reformation (325); from the
Protestant Reformation to the present (326). (writing intensive)
(Identical to HIS 325,326)
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- REL 340 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 SH
- Current issues in applied ethics, ranging from personal to
international concerns, in the light of Christian perspectives.
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- REL 401 Christian Ethics 3 SH
- The basic principles and assumptions of the Christian concept of the
good life, and applications to contemporary life. (writing
intensive)
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- REL 402 Contemporary Christian Thought 3 SH
- An examination of modern Christian faith; selected problems in
theology, the Biblical and Modern-Christian concepts of man, the
person and work of Jesus Christ, faith and reason, and the nature of
the church. (writing intensive)
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- REL 421 Independent Studies 3 SH
- Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
- Work may be structured as group studies or independent studies on
topics to be determined by teacher and student interests. Recent group
studies offered included Women and Religion, and Dimensions of Evil.
Majors will project their programs in consultation with the
departmental faculty.
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- REL 427 Seminar in Religion and Philosophy 3 SH
- A joint seminar in religion and philosophy intended for majors and
open to other interested students. Readings, student reports, and
completion of research projects. (Identical to PHI 427.)
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- REL 491 Research Topics 1-6 SH
- An area of study of interest to the student and usually taught on a
one on one basis between a faculty member and the student.
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- REL 495 Special Topics 1-6 SH
- A study of selected topics.
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