2016-2017 Undergraduate General Catalog


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RELI 320W Seminar in Biblical Studies

A concentrated study of a particular topic in biblical studies. Possible topics include studies in: the Pentateuch; the Dead Sea Scrolls; the Fourth Gospel; and Apocalyptic writings.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

RELI 110; RELI 200-level course

RELI 330W Exploring Judaism

This course will seek to understand and examine the religion of Judaism and the history of the Jewish people. The history of Judaism will be given major emphasis along with the basic beliefs and rituals. The Jewish philosophical and mystical traditions will be discussed. Judaism in America and the State of Israel will be a central concern. Attention will also be given to why so much hatred has been directed historically toward the Jewish people. Tradition and Culture Course.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

RELI 110

RELI 332 Seminar in Contemporary Theology

A seminar devoted to reading 20th and 21st Century theologians.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

RELI 110; RELI 200-level course

RELI 335 Confessing Like a Lutheran

What did it mean to say you were a "Lutheran" during Luther's time? What does it mean today? Are they the same? What Lutherans have understood as normative for Lutheran teachings was not static from the outset. "Confessing Like a Lutheran" traces the historical development and content of the Lutheran Confessions through a thorough analysis of the agreements, disagreements and settlements that shaped Lutheranism for generations to come.

Credits

3

RELI 341 World Religions: Hinduism and Buddhism

This course examines and works to understand the scriptures, philosophical/mystical traditions, rituals, holy days and holy places that are central to the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. We will also explore the historical and geographical diversity of each tradition. A significant part of the course will be an examination of the many ways the two traditions have interacted with each other. Throughout the course students will explore how Hinduism and Buddhism differ from the monotheistic religions. Tradition and Culture course.

Credits

3

RELI 395 Internship

An internship provides work experience under an ordained supervisor with a department member as advisor. Limited to students who are pre-seminary or considering seminary.

Credits

3- 4

RELI 399 Independent Study

Research in a special area, supervised by an instructor.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

Permission of Department Chair