REL 1020Perspectives on Humanity (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Courses
REL
45 courses with the subject REL, 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.
REL 1050Introduction to the Old Testament (3 credits)3
A study of the Covenants in Israel, of the rise and fall of the Hebrew nations under the judges and kings, of the religious development of the people as written in the literature of these periods.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 1060Introduction to the New Testament (3 credits)3
The study of the origins and development of Christianity from Jesus Christ through the first century with emphasis on the writings of that age in correlation with the history of the Roman Empire.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 1080Introduction to Religious Thought (3 credits)3
This course will serve as an introduction to key common issues in religious thought, such as the nature of ultimate reality, human nature and ultimate destiny, and how religious people claim to know divine matters through reason and revelation. The course will focus on Judeo-Christian theology, though other perspectives will be treated. Some attention will be paid to the cultural contexts that influence religious thinkers as they formulate questions and offer answers on these inescapable issues.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 1300Introduction to Religion (3 credits)3
This course provides an overview of major world religions in their historical contexts, while exposing students to the academic study of religion, including theories about the nature of religion, key concepts, and methods of study.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 1430Society and Religion (3 credits)3
This course provides an introduction to the various ways that religion interacts with society, including issues such as gender, social status, family relations, individual and group identity, economics, social issues, and politics.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 2050Religion, Art, and Culture (3 credits)3
A study of the interaction between religion and culture, involving intellectual, aesthetic, and theological dimensions of meaning. A primary focus will be visual art, including painting through Western history and contemporary films.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 2090Religion in America (3 credits)3
A study of distinctive themes and characteristics of religion in America. Topics such as civil religion, religious liberty, revivalism, new American religious movements, missions, African American religion, and American Indian traditions will be considered.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 2130Native American Spirituality and Religions (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 2140Introduction to Religious Ethics (3 credits)3
An introduction to and survey of religious ethics, particularly in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The course will examine resources and methods for doing religious ethics from scripture, tradition, and contemporary philosophy, experience, and culture, as well as analyze specific personal and social moral issues.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 2160Asian Religions (3 credits)3
A study of the historical development, teachings, and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Shinto, Confucianism, and Daoism.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 2180Middle Eastern Religions (3 credits)3
A study of the historical development and teachings of the religions of the Near East with emphasis on Islam, Zoroastrianism, and Baha’ism and including current Near Eastern Christians.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3025Fundamentalisms (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3028Cultural and Religious History of China (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3029Cultural and Religious History of Korea and Japan (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3030Islam (3 credits)3
Providing an introduction to the study of Islamic traditions, the course begins with an overview of early Islamic developments, including topics such as Muhammad, the Quran, and the spread of Islam. The course continues with a study of Islamic thought and practices, contextualizing these topics by focusing on the experiences of Muslims in particular locations around the globe.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3150Judaism (3 credits)3
An examination of the history, literature, and faith of Post‑Exilic Judaism.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3180The End Times in the Bible (3 credits)3
A study of apocalyptic literature of the Old and New Testaments with emphasis on the historical, religious and psychological backgrounds.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3220Religion and Science (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3270History of Western Religious Thought (3 credits)3
An overview of Western religious thought from antiquity through the eighteenth century. The religious dimensions of ancient Greek philosophy, developments in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic theology, as well as reformulations and skeptical responses of the Enlightenment, are covered.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3280Violence and Religion (3 credits)3
This course examines the positive and negative interactions between adherents of differing religions, considering the larger pattern of inter-religious relations and the complex sources of conflicts. The course will focus on specific conflicts as case studies. Specific cases will vary.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3290Life and Letters of Paul (3 credits)3
A study of the life and world of Paul with special consideration of his preparation and mission, his style and subject matter.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3300American Gods and Hallmark Angels: Religion and Popular Culture in America (3 credits)3
The course explores the intersections and interplay between religion and culture. The course will examine popular/folk religious traditions in the US as well as popular culture (including, but not limited to, media, politics,and consumerism) and the manner in which religious belief is informed by the prevailing culture and culture is informed by the prevailing religious beliefs in an American context. The following questions will be addressed within this context: How do folk/popular religious traditions differ from formal religious traditions? What part(s) do the media, consumerism, and politics play in the intersection of religion and culture? Is it possible for religious congregations to exist in a vital, lived manner on the internet? The following topics may be included: Christian Nationalism, miracles, Hallmark Angels and American Gods, mass media (including film, television, music, and internet).
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3310The Books of Moses (3 credits)3
A study of the composition and structure of the Pentateuchal literature (the first five books of the Bible, traditionally known as the Books of Moses) and how these narratives and laws were perceived and applied throughout Israel’s history.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3350Sexuality and Religion (3 credits)3
This course examines the attitudes of the major world religions regarding human sexuality in general, as well as different types of sexuality in particular. The last half of the course will consist of an in-depth study of the diverse view points within different Christian denominations and factions concerning various types of sexuality.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3360Life of Jesus (3 credits)3
A study of the life and teachings of Jesus as they are presented in the four gospels with emphasis upon world conditions in his day and the significance of teachings on Jesus+ death and understanding of the resurrection.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3370Prophetic Literature of the Bible (3 credits)3
A review of the call, purpose, and work of the prophet. A study of the writings of Amos, Hosea, Jeremiah, Isaiah, etc.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3400Writing in Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3420Hindu Traditions (3 credits)3
This course focuses on the diverse basic elements associated with Hindu traditions, including sacred texts, philosophical conceptions, gods and goddesses, social relations, and ritualized practices. This course will also consider the ways that Hindus throughout the world practice their Hindu traditions and relate to other religious traditions.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3430Buddhist Traditions (3 credits)3
Following an overview of the historical Buddha, the basic concepts in Buddhism, and the spread of Buddhist traditions throughout Asia, the course examines the major branches of Buddhism, contextualizing this study with a focus on Buddhism in specific locations.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3500Antisemitism: Ethnicity, Race, Religion, Culture (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3550Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3590Religion in American History (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3600Internship in Philosophy and Religion (1-3 credits)1-3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 3700Religion and Film (3 credits)3
An exploration of cinema as a type of technology that has served a variety of thought-provoking roles in American history, such as a medium for defining “good” and “evil,” an audio-visual technology for defining American culture, shaping politics, influencing the social world, and an inventor of diverse religious trajectories.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4080The Paranormal (3 credits)3
This course will investigate the classifications of paranormal activity and belief in western culture along with the relationship of paranormal belief to religious belief. A variety of ideas and understandings concerning angels, demons, ghosts, extra-terrestrials (aliens), and crypto-zoology, extra-sensory perception, psychokinesis, and near-death experiences will be studied.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4100Religion and the Media (3 credits)3
This course investigates the history of the relationships between religion and various forms of media, especially modern ones. A brief history of religion and the media will be followed by a focus on Christianity in North America and its relationship with different forms of media including tracts, radio, television, films, and social/internet. Other forms of media and religious relationship examples may be included.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4150Amerindian Oral Traditions (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4170Sociology of Religion (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4230Jerusalem In Time, Space, and Imagination (3 credits)3
Following a chronological order, this course explores the origins, character and ongoing shifts in symbolic meaning of one of the most ancient and continuously settled cities on earth, Jerusalem. Students will acquire basic knowledge of the major periods in this long history as well as of the communities and traditions that have called it their home.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4270Sects, “Cults,” and New Religions (3 credits)3
An overview of the new religions that have originated in North America and the world in the last two centuries. The class will study the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of these different religious groups, as well as well as their impact on the world today.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4400Writing in Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 credits)3
A Writing-in-the-Disciplines course providing instruction and active learning with respect to writing in philosophy and in religious studies. It addresses discipline-appropriate style, audience, organization, research methods, citation, and editing.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4410Theories and Methods in Religion (3 credits)3
This course examines various methods of studying religions and the historical development of the academic study of religions. Both the critical evaluation and application of various theories and methods are central in this course. Students are expected to apply particular methods to develop a significant research paper.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4500Advanced Studies in Eastern Philosophies and Religions (3 credits)3
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
REL 4990Independent Study (1-3 credits)1-3
A student who wishes to enroll in REL 4990, Independent Study, must: (1.) be classified as a senior, (2.) have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better in the major area of study, (3). Request independent study in the major area, and (4.) submit a Request for Approval of Independent Study in triplicate to the Office for Academic Affairs. The form can be obtained from the Department Chair responsible for the student’s major area of study. It must be approved by the professor supervising the student in independent study; the Department Chair; the Registrar; and the Office for Academic Affairs. The student may elect to work for one, two, or three semester hours of credit. Upon completion of the independent study, the student must prepare a written report of the study in triplicate. If the supervising professor feels it is appropriate, the report will be catalogued and permanently housed in the Library.
- Subject
- REL
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
- Source
- catalog.uncp.edu
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