6 courses with the subject RELG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
3 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. This course is a basic introduction to religion in a diversity of cultural contexts, ranging from the ancient Near East to African traditional religions, and focusing on how different traditions have envisioned the gods, the created order, and the place of humanity with that order.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years. A study of the literature, religion, and faith of ancient Israel in light of the ancient Near Eastern environment, religious and ethical factors with Israel, and the course of historical events and social change.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years. A study of the literature, religion, and faith of early Christianity, as compared to and contrasted with early Judaism and Hellenistic religions. Jesus, Paul, and the first Christian communities.
2-4 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of a selected topic in religion. Past topics have included: Religion and the News Media; Gnosticism; Science and Religion; Women and World Religions; Rule the World for God?; and Goddess Worship in Western Religions.
2 sem. hrs. Graded: S/U. The function of this internship is to allow students to explore areas where they might use their background in religion. The student should devise the internship in consultation with instructor.
3 sem. hrs. Offered occasionally. This course explores the unique characteristics and complexities of faith in contemporary cultures.
Source: Wells College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
