40000

Survey of various approaches to Christian ethics from the standpoint of various Christian traditions.  Applications made to contemporary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, environmental, and sexual ethics.

Supervised field work in a church, religious, or social organization.  Designed to provide opportunity for those desiring a vocation to confirm their calling, to gain practical experience in a ministry setting, and to put moral and theological paradigms into practice.

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.

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.

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.

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