REL

Scientific Perspectives

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

26

Credits (max)

26

Credit unit

s.h.

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

The study of the history and faith of the Jewish and Christian communities as expressed in the Old and New Testaments. Selected writings will be studied, with special emphasis given to understanding the historical and cultural context of these writings and to problems of interpretation. (Fall, Spring)

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Scientific Perspectives

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

26

Credits (max)

26

Credit unit

s.h.

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course will deal with the history, doctrine, and polity of (primarily) Christian religions in the United States. Denominational development will be given special consideration, but the study will not be limited to this; thus, historical and doctrinal models, apart from denominationalism, will also be studied. (Fall, alternate years) REL 211r CHRISTIANITY AND THE SOCIAL ORDER (3) A survey of the application of basic Christian principles to the social, economic, and international relations of the social order. (Spring, alternate years)

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

A survey of the institutional and theological history of Christianity from the New Testament era to modernity. (Spring, alternate years) REL 219r DIRECTED STUDIES IN RELIGION I (1, 2, or 3) Inquiry into selected issues in the field of religion or problems of interdisciplinary scope, as pursued through special reading-research projects or seminars. The subject matter will vary from year to year. (Spring, alternate years)

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

How do religious traditions outside Christianity find expression in literature, ethics, social arrangements, and other forms of culture? This course will explore questions topically with emphasis on class discussion, writing, and presentations. (Fall,

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

A study of Jesus as depicted in the gospels, with an evaluation of his significance for our day. (Fall, alternate years) 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 267 DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Subject

REL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

An examination of the theological beliefs of the Reverend John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and his influence upon the beliefs of the contemporary United Methodist Church. (Fall, alternate years)

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course is an introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of Islam.

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course surveys the beliefs, practices, and representative literature of selected Asian religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. It involves careful reading of the primary and secondary texts, and critical oral and written reflection on conceptual and practical matters related to the religions of the East.

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course closely examines the thought of a particular period of church history: Patristic, Medieval, or Reformation. Special attention to theology’s social and cultural context is featured, along with key personalities and texts. (Spring, alternate years) REL 319r DIRECTED STUDIES IN RELIGION II (1, 2, or 3) Inquiry into selected issues in the field of religion or problems of interdisciplinary scope, as pursued through special reading-research projects or seminars. The subject matter will vary from year to year. (Spring, alternate years) REL 320r MODERN CHRISTIAN THOUGHT (3) A comparison of several major systems of Christian theology and the exploration of some contemporary trends. The course is designed to show the broad divisions in theology and to introduce significant current issues. (Spring, on demand)

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Elementary Hellenistic Greek grammar oriented toward the reading of the Greek New Testament. Prerequisites: the completion of six hours in the department and permission of the instructor. (On demand)

Subject

REL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Additional experience in translation and in using resources for philosophical study of the New Testament. Fulfillment of these two courses meets the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts Degree. Prerequisites: REL 335, 336 (New Testament Greek I, II) and permission of the instructor. (On demand) 268 2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Subject

REL

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

This course serves as a capstone research experience for senior Religion and Philosophy majors. Students enrolled in this one hour course will work with a faculty member in the department to devise a research plan, including bibliography, production of a paper, and a public defense. The subject matter synthesizes methods and issues in dealing with a specific topic of interest. The capstone may be taken in conjunction with an upper division seminar in Religion or Philosophy. Also listed as PHI 482. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 269 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Subject

REL

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.tnwesleyan.edu

Alias

PHI 482