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REL 100 - Intro to Religious Studies (Foundations F3a, b or c; F4a) 3-0-3
Any introduction to the discipline of religious studies through a comparative analysis of Abrahamic, Indigenous, and Asian religions.
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REL 101 - Interpreting the Old Testament (Foundations F4a) 3-0-3
Introduction to study of the Old Testament, with emphasis on the history, literature and religion of ancient Israel.
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REL 103 - Introduction to Christian Theology (Foundations F4a) 3-0-3
Basic principles of the development of Christian theology.
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REL 200 - Asian Religions 3-0-3
A variable topic course with focus on the beliefs, practices, and histories of two or more major Asian religious traditions (typically Buddhism, Hinduism and/or Taoism.
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REL 202 - Interpreting the New Testament (Foundations F4a) 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.
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REL 206 - Indigenous Religions 3-0-3
Investigation of the artisitc, ritual, mythic, and healing traditions of indigenous traditions in the Americas and Africa.
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REL 207 - Introduction to Christian Ethics 3-0-3
Christian principles as they apply to one’s obligations as a member of modern society.
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REL 209 - Abrahamic Religions 3-0-3
Textual and comparative study of the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions with attention to central commonalities and differences in terms of theological views, ethical principles, and cultural customs.
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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.
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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 |
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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.
PR: REL 101 , REL 103 , REL 202 , REL 207 , or CI. |
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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 202 or CI. |
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REL 325 - Seminar in Christian Studies 3-0-3
Topical seminar on various Christian studies issues (including Church History or Theology). May be repeated for credit with different topics. May be offered as a writing-intensive (WI) section, depending on topic.
PR: REL 103 or REL 207 . |
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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. |
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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. |
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REL 328 - Spiritual Traditions of Asia (Foundations F3a, b or c) 3-0-3
Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Zen.
PR: REL 100 or CI. |
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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. |
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REL 331 - Christian Faith and Feminist Critique 3-0-3
This course explores feminist concerns regarding the Christian faith. It focuses on the work of feminists writing and participating within the Christian tradition and deals with such topics as language of Scripture, theology, and liturgy, biblical descriptions of the family, and the role of women in leadership positions (across denominations).
PR: REL 101 , REL 103 , REL 202 , REL 207 , or CI. Term Typically Offered: variable
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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REL 360 I - Religion and Film 3-0-3
Exploration of religious assumptions and ideas reflected and expressed in film.
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REL 370 - Sociology of Religion 3-0-3
(See SOC 370 .)
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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.
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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 207 . |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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REL 450 - Seminar in Religion 3-0-3
Capstone. Advanced topics seminar in philosophy and religion. (See PHI 450 ).
PR: Any 300-level course in Religion. |
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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. |
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REL 498 - Directed Study 1 to 3 hours
Directed study and readings in an area of special interest.
PR: SS, major or minor. |
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