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Mixture of classics and contemporary writings selected through consultation with student. Studies various understanding of the relationship of faith to life in society. Explores major models for understanding the moral life.

Practical experience in major area of study. Arranged individually and taken after completion of major coursework.

Introduction to elements of grammar and vocabulary of Koine Greek. Includes reading and interpreting the New Testament Greek. Prerequisites: REL 10223 Introduction to the Gospels, REL 11023 Christian Thought I and either ENG 23723 Intermediate Writing or ENG 31053 Advanced Expository Writing.

Covers basic teachings of sacred literature of Zoroastrianism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism.

Introduces basic belief and traditions in early Christian thought. Includes history of the Hebrew nation and the Old Testament.

Explores scientific methodology, religious methodology and the relationship between these domains of inquiry. Brief survey of the historical relationship between science and religion (e.g., Christianity and the rise of western scientific method, the Galileo affair, etc.) and contemporary controversial issues such as Big Bang and evolution. Crosslisted with BIO 41523, LAS 41523.

Course examines the reasons and impact of a major demographic shift in world Christianity. Assesses the great increases in the Christian population as found in Africa, Latin America, and Asia and how this impacts America and the world in the post-Christian West era. Topics include a projection of the look of the Christian mainstream at the end of the 21st century.

Examines the life of Paul in relation to his career and his epistles.

Encourages students to become better acquainted with the theology of their own tradition (if they understand themselves as being in a particular tradition) and better acquainted with the theology of the wider Christian community. Can be offered as an overview course or specialized course concentrating on particular issues or theologians.

Specialized study of recent scholarship regarding the life and times of Jesus. Seminar draws on current videos, work of The Jesus Seminar, and contributions of various scholars.

Course will explore spiritual transformation and how processes and elements are reflected in film. Using a model of transformation the course will explore the elements of leaving the Ordinary World/Home, Answering the Call, Wandering in the wilderness (Exodus), the Awakening/Transformation, and Returning Home. Course explores how these elements have been reflected in contemporary film.

Comprehensive in Religion capstone course that guides student in development of integrative projects that demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes.

A comparative study of the early Christian Gospels including some not found in the New Testament. Relationships between the Gospels, the similarities and differences in their messages, the reasons for their inclusion or exclusion from the New Testament, and recent discoveries and theories of interpretation will be explored. Students will research individual topics for research and presentations.