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.
REL 111Literature of the Bible3
An introductory survey of the entire Bible using the tools of modern scholarship to focus on the literature, history, and religious ideas of its people. The course will cover both the Old and New Testaments as continuous and interrelated scriptures within the Judeo-Christian tradition. (Students taking REL 111 will not receive credit for
[WC] An introductory examination of the Old Testament using tools of modern Biblical scholarship for interpreting, understanding, and appreciating the origins, development, and structure of the literature of Israel. (Students taking
[WC] A critical examination of the New Testament from the viewpoint of modern Biblical scholarship. (Students taking REL 111 will not receive credit for REL 112 or 113.) 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Written Communication [WC] requirement.
[GSR] An introductory study of the origins, beliefs, and practices of the major religions of the world. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Global and Social Responsibility [GSR] requirement.
A study of a selected religion or of issues and major themes within a single religious tradition or in a variety of religions. The topic under consideration varies from semester to semester according to periodic assessments of the needs and interests of students. Students may take only one 207 course as one of the two courses required to meet the general education requirement in religion. 3 Credit(s).
[OC] A survey of religious movements and phenomena in the United States, from the Revolutionary War until the present. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Oral Communication [OC] requirement.
[WC] Examines the ways that religion is portrayed in film and the ways that various films present a view of human existence with a view toward understanding the ways that religion impinges upon our culture. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Written Communication [WC] requirement.
[EA2, RE] A survey course tracing the development of Christian thought from the New Testament era to the present day by focusing on controversies and decisive moments in the history of Christianity. Special emphasis is given to emerging themes still present in the life of the church today. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as addressing Exploration Area 2: How do we Interact with Different Cultures & Times [EA2], with Reading Emphasis [RE].
In this course students will explore how religion impacts public life. Attention will be given to the role of religion in politics and public policy in the United States within the constitutional framework in a pluralistic society as well as in its engagement with the world. 3 Credit(s).
A study of religious literacy and different religious traditions with a view to developing dispositions and skills to participate in dialogue with adherents of different faith traditions. 3 Credit(s).
[OC] Begins with the fundamentals of archaeological methods of locating, excavating, and dating. It introduces the student to some of the significant discoveries that have enhanced Biblical interpretation, and it examines important inscriptions found in neighboring Mid-Eastern cultures and compares them with the literature of the Bible. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Oral Communication [OC] requirement.
[WC] A detailed critical study of the four canonical gospels. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Written Communication [WC] requirement.
Successful Completion of a Written Communication Course. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Odd Years
REL 316Life and Letters of Paul3
[WC] A study of Acts and the letters of Paul. Acts is examined as a source for the life of Paul and the situation of the earliest Church, and the letters are used to trace the development of Pauline theology. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Written Communication [WC] requirement.
ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Even Years
REL 320Jesus and His Afterlives3
[WC] A historical exploration of Jesus’s evolution from a Jewish teacher in Galilee to a cultural icon and object of worship around the world. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Written Communication [WC] requirement.
Successful completion of a written communication [WC] Course. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
REL 331Christian Theology3
[OC] A systematic study of the basic concepts of Christian theology from the historical, philosophical, and Biblical perspectives. Both the traditional formulations of Christian doctrine and the contributions of modern theologians are covered. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Oral Communication [OC] requirement.
This course is for students interested in pursuing a career in Christian ministry and is designed for them to have practical supervised experience working in a church or other public setting. It operates on the educational model of action/reflection.
9 hours of REL coursework and program coordinator approval. (May earn a maximum of three credits.) 2-3 Credit(s). (One credit for every 100 hours worked.) Service Hour(s).
REL 481482 - Religious Studies Capstone1
The Religious Studies Capstone is a 1-credit designation that is added to a 300- or 400- level REL course for the purpose of identifying that course as a “Capstone” for Religious Studies majors and minors. The Capstone designation carries with it the expectation of a thesis-level project that will be supervised by the instructor of the course and then assessed by a committee of external readers. 1 Credit(s).
Successful completion of a written communication [WC] Course.
REL 496Directed Study1-3
This course offers students an option to conduct independent research in an area of interest to them under the guidance of faculty supervision. Students will develop and refine skills needed to conduct and convey research in the discipline, be exposed to literature in the field, write a paper following a style guide and conventions used in the discipline, and orally defend their research. 1-3 Credit(s).
