19 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.
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and its cultural context, this course examines the religion of ancient Israel as it developed in concert and rivalry with its ancient Near Eastern neighbors. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring.
An introduction to the New Testament and its cultural context, this course explores the development and growth of the early church's thought and community during the first two centuries C.E. The course pays particular attention to Christianity as a religion of the Greco- Roman world. (3 credit hours)
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1-4 credit hours Highlander Hub. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer, May Term.
An introduction to various modes of inquiry in the study of religion including theology, philosophy of religion, textual studies, and comparative religion. (3 credit hours) Offered: Spring.
A study of Appalachian mountain religion in its historical and cultural context. Appalachian denominations are examined to determine how they have developed into distinct forms of American Protestantism by analyzing southern Appalachian religious music, preaching rhetoric, and worship practices. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring.
Experience (3) An introduction to religious studies which employs the American religious experience as its model. (3 credit hours) Offered: Spring.
A total of 67 credit hours must be completed at Maryville College. Recommended electives include courses in psychology, sociology, and physical education/health. Nursing, B.S. A total of 64 credit hours is taken at Tennessee Wesleyan University (TWU).
An examination of reflective thinking on basic Christian beliefs and practices. No experience in theology is required. (3 credit hours) ) Offered: Fall, Spring.
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1–4 credit hours) Highlander Hub. Offered: Fall, Spring.
And a supervised and reflective internship in a church/ministry setting - Students will engage in a semester-long supervised internship experience in a local/selected church context. In addition to working with a supervisor in the selected setting, the student will also meet regularly with the Director to engage in reflection and discussion about the nature and various dimensions of ministry. The internship will usually take place in the student’s junior or senior year. Depending on a student’s major, this internship may or may not be taken for credit. Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
An examination of 20th century Christian thought, with special emphasis on current issues, approaches, and major thinkers. Attention is given to the social, political, and historical context of contemporary theology. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
An on- or off-campus experience that provides an introduction to careers in religion, enhances understanding of the role of religion in human culture, or applies knowledge gained through the study of religion. For each credit hour granted students are expected to be involved in at least 45 hours of approved activity. The duration should normally occur over a minimum of three weeks. (0 to 15 credit hours) Fall, Spring, Summer.
Topics will vary. The course provides an opportunity for students to do advanced study in the Old Testament world and culture or the New Testament world and culture with the topic to alternate between the two. Possible topics include Old Testament Prophets, the Letters of Paul, Old Testament Apocrypha, Christian Apocrypha, and the Covenant Formula in the Old Testament. (3 credit hours)
Topics will vary. A study of one or more of the world's religious traditions or a comparative study of a theme or Courses| 239 themes in more than one tradition. (3 credit hours) Offered: Fall, Spring.
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1–4 credit hours) Highlander Hub. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two- course sequence, 351 is the first course. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours each) Proficiency Exam, junior standing, HUM 347. Offered: Fall, Spring.
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a two- course sequence, 352 is the second course. The courses involve individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. Ordinarily taken in the fall term of the senior year and preceded by 351 in the spring term of the junior year. (3 credit hours each) English Proficiency Exam, junior standing, HUM 347. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
When the Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with a one- course sequence, that experience is designated 353. Individual study, with the guidance of a faculty supervisor, that provides experience in independent research and the preparation of a finished paper or product. (3 credit hours) Proficiency Examination, junior standing.
Source: Maryville College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
