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2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2015-16 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Classification of Courses

Numbering System

The college course-numbering system is as follows:
100–200 freshman- and sophomore-level courses
300–400 junior- and senior-level courses

Courses offered at the 100 level and 200 level are deemed to be introductory in nature, requiring little or no prerequisite disciplinary preparation in terms of skill or knowledge for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Courses at the 300 level and 400 level are deemed to be more advanced, frequently requiring prerequisite disciplinary or skill preparation for student entry into and subsequent success in the course. Responsibility for recommending appropriate course levels lies with the department offering the course; if initially endorsed by the appropriate school, the recommendations are forwarded through the schools to the Academic Council for approval for inclusion in the College Catalog

Prefixes

Three-letter prefixes designate the areas or disciplines in which courses reside. Those prefixes are used within the schools’ detailing of

ACC Accounting GER German
ANS Animal Science GOV International Studies and Political Science
ANT Anthropology HIS History
ART Art HON Honors
AST Astronomy IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
BCC Berry College Courses KIN Kinesiology
BIO Biology LCS Latin American and Caribbean Studies
BUS Business MAT Mathematics
CHM Chemistry MGT Management
COM Communication MKT Marketing
CSC Computer Science MUS Music
DAN Dance NUR Nursing
ECO Economics PHI Philosophy
EDU Teacher Education PHY Physics
ENG English PSY Psychology
ENV Environmental Studies REL Religion
EVS Environmental Sciences RHW Rhetoric and Writing
FAM Family Studies SOC Sociology
FIN Finance SPA Spanish
FLM Film STA Study Abroad
FRE French THE Theatre
GEO Geology WNS Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements in the majors and within the general-education listing earlier in the catalog.

Other Abbreviations Used

CI Consent of Instructor JS Junior Standing PR Prerequisite
CR Co-requisite SS Senior Standing I Writing Intensive

Hours and Credits

The three numbers following the title of each course (ex. 3-2-4) indicate, in sequence, hours of lecture, hours of laboratory and hours of credit. In the example, the class will meet three hours for lecture and two hours for laboratory. Students will receive four semester hours of credit.
 

Religion
  

  • REL 100 - World Religions GE

    3-0-3

    Major religions of the world, with background of historic and cultural developments.
  

  • REL 101 - Interpreting the Old Testament GE

    3-0-3

    Introduction to study of the Old Testament, with emphasis on the history, literature and religion of ancient Israel.
  

  • REL 102 - Interpreting the New Testament GE

    3-0-3

    Introduction to study of the New Testament, with emphasis on the historical background of the New Testament, the person of Jesus and the beginnings of Christianity.
  

  • REL 103 - Introduction to Christian Theology GE

    3-0-3

    Basic principles of the development of Christian theology.
  

  • REL 107 - Introduction to Christian Ethics GE

    3-0-3

    Christian principles as they apply to one’s obligations as a member of modern society.
  

  • REL 227 - New Testament Greek

    3-0-3

    Introduction to the Greek alphabet, grammar and vocabulary, with a view to providing students with the basis for a reading knowledge of New Testament Greek.

  

  • REL 250 - Theology of Vocation

    3-0-3

    Introduction to Christian thought about “vocation,” or “calling.” Biblical and historical theological discussions of vocation will be examined in an attempt to articulate a contemporary Christian understanding of vocation.

    PR: any 100-level REl course, or CI
  

  • REL 305 I - History of Christianity

    3-0-3

    An examination of the development of the ideas and institutions of Christianity from the first century to the present. Special attention will be given to the Reformation and post- Reformation roots of modern denominations.
  

  • REL 320 I - Seminar in Biblical Studies

    3-0-3

    Topical seminar on varying biblical issues. May be repeated for credit with different topics. May be offered as a writing-intensive (WI) section, depending on topic.

    PR: REL 101  or REL 102  or CI.
  

  • REL 326 - Seminar in World Religions

    3-0-3

    In-depth study of any single religion or group of religions related by historical or geographical affinities. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    PR: REL 100  or CI.
  

  • REL 327 I - Science and Religion

    3-0-3

    This course represents an effort to correlate scientific and religious intellectual commitments. It focuses on ideas of divine action as the latter is relevant to “Big Bang” cosmology and the origin of the universe, Neo-Darwinism and the evolutionary development of the universe and chaos and complexity as traits of the universe at any point in its development.

    PR: one course either in REL, PHI or any field of the natural sciences.
  

  • REL 328 - Spiritual Traditions of Asia

    3-0-3

    Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Zen.

    PR: REL 100  or CI.
  

  • REL 330 - Church and State

    3-0-3

    Role of religion in American politics, focusing on contemporary issues.

    PR: one course in REL, PHI or GOV or CI.
  

  • REL 331 - Christian Faith and Feminist Critique

    3-0-3

    This course explores feminist concerns regarding the Christian faith. It focuses primarily on the work of feminists writing within the Christian tradition and deals with the topics of the language of scripture and liturgy, biblical models of the family, the role of women in leadership positions in various denominations and the theological issues related to “God the Father” and “Jesus the Son.”

    Term Typically Offered: variable

  

  • REL 345 - Mysticism East and West

    3-0-3

    This course seeks to understand mysticism as a phenomenon common to all major religions. Through a careful exploration of mystical tradition from the East (particularly Hinduism) and West (particularly Christianity), the course investigates the impact of mysticism on theology, politics and cultural practice.

    PR: any 100-level REL or CI.
  

  • REL 355 I - Philosophy of Religion

    3-0-3

    (See PHI 355 I .) A variety of philosophical issues in religious thought, including religious symbolism, the existence of God and the immortality of the soul.

    PR: one course either in REL or PHI.
  

  • REL 358 - Bioethics

    3-0-3

    (See PHI 358 .) Seminar focused primarily on ethical issues pertaining to human life such as abortion, euthanasia and new reproductive techniques.

    PR: one course either in REL or PHI.
  

  • REL 359 I - Environmental Ethics

    3-0-3

    (See PHI 359 I .) Seminar on the relationship between humanity and nonhuman nature. Discussion includes current biological, political and economic conditions, the role of technology and major philosophical perspectives.

    PR: one introductory course in REL or PHI.
  

  • REL 360 I - Religion and Film

    3-0-3

    Exploration of religious assumptions and ideas reflected and expressed in film.
  

  • REL 370 - Sociology of Religion

    3-0-3

    (See SOC 370 .)
  

  • REL 372 - Scripture, Culture and Experience

    3-0-3

    Comparative study of the creative ways by which scriptural teachings are expressed and experienced in the world’s major religious traditions.
  

  • REL 375 I - Seminar in Religious Ethics

    3-0-3

    Topical seminar in varying issues in religious ethics. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

    PR: REL 107 .
  

  • REL 381 I - Religion in American History

    3-0-3

    Exploration of the role of religion in American life from the colonial period to the present.

    PR: one REL course or CI.
  

  • REL 382 - Women in World Religions

    3-0-3

    An examination of women in world religions. Particular attention will be paid to women in religions other than Christianity.

    PR: REL 100 , WNS 210  or CI.
  

  • REL 425 I - Senior Thesis

    3 to 6 hours

    (See PHI 425 I .) Opportunity to propose, conduct and report a major piece of individual research in an area of special interest.

    PR: SS and major.
  

  • REL 450 - Seminar in Religion

    3-0-3

    In-depth examination of selected topics in religious studies.

    PR: Any 300-level course in Religion.
  

  • REL 496 - Academic Internship

    3 to 6 hours

    Problem-oriented experiences in specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.

    PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
  

  • REL 498 - Directed Study

    1 to 3 hours

    Directed study and readings in an area of special interest.

    PR: SS, major or minor.