2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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Religion

RELI 230/430 Sociology of Religion
3 hours. A sociological examination of the meaning and function of religion in human society. Gives attention to the development of religious organization, the relationship of religion to class and politics, the nature of the sacred, dimensions of religiosity, and denominational diversity in the United States. (Identical to SOCI 230/430.)

RELI 260 History and Doctrine of Friends
3 hours. This course explores the rich heritage of the Quaker movement in its historical, social, and religious settings. The distinguishing beliefs of Friends and contemporary trends also will be studied, with particular interest in how to apply timeless truths in timely ways.

RELI 270 History and Doctrine of ______________ (Selected Churches)
3 hours. Offered upon sufficient demand by denominational leaders, who supply the appropriate course descriptions.

RELI 300 Christian Foundations
3 hours. Christ-centered believers are united in basic understandings that should inform and guide all of life, including service, worship, and vocation. This course introduces a Christian view of the world through the lens of historic theology and its implications for living the Christian life.

RELI 310 Christian Apologetics
3 hours. Offered 2008-09. A study of classic and contemporary theistic/atheistic arguments including postmodern assessments of religious belief. (Identical to PHIL 310.)

RELI 330 Introduction to the World Christian Movement
3 hours. Offered 2008-09. The biblical basis and history of missions are considered, with a special focus upon the modern missionary movement of the last 200 years. (Identical to INTL 330.)

RELI 340 Christian Classics
3 hours. Certain Christian writings have endured the test of time and have been found to be a rich source of spiritual nourishment. A representative sampling of these significant works representing the life and thought of Christians from the second to the mid-20th century will be considered.

RELI 350 Spiritual Formation
3 hours. An exploration of how people grow and change spiritually. The study integrates biblical insights, classic Christian spirituality, developmental theory, and contemporary individual and corporate practice in spiritual formation. It will critically explore how spirituality relates to vocation, relationships, and the demands of daily living.

RELI 360 Cross-Cultural Christian Outreach
3 hours. Offered 2007-08. Cross-cultural communication in Christian ministry, focusing on the concepts of identification, mutuality, the process of cultural change from a biblical perspective, and strategies for cross-cultural outreach.

RELI 380 Christian Beliefs
3 hours. As an introduction to Christian theology, this course considers the basic doctrines of the Christian faith and their application to contemporary living.

RELI 385 Quaker Seminar
1 hour. Designed to address topics of interest to Friends and matters of Quaker faith and practice. Topics will vary from semester to semester, and include sacramentality, worship and ministry, peace and social work, evangelism, leadership, decision making, and Christian testimonies.

RELI 401 Christianity in History I
3 hours. The development of Christianity from its appearance within the Greco-Roman world through the medieval period, and its influence as a base for culture in the West. (Identical to HIST 401.)

RELI 402 Christianity in History II
3 hours. Christianity's development from the dawn of the Protestant Reformation through its global spread during the modern era, observing its historical context and relationships to the surrounding cultures. (Identical to HIST 402.)

RELI 440 World Religions
3 hours. A comparative study between Christianity and other prominent religions of the world, such as Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and contemporary kinds of alternative religion. (Identical to INTL 440.)

RELI 460 Issues in Contemporary Missions
3 hours. Offered 2008-09. Selected movements, trends, and leaders of contemporary Christian missions are studied. Lectures, readings, and learning activities are chosen to provide tools and methods for continuing education in missiology.

RELI 485 Selected Topics
2-3 hours. Occasional special courses chosen to fit the interests and needs of students and faculty.

RELI 490 Contemporary Religious Life
3 hours. The movement, trends, and leaders of contemporary Christianity are studied in their social setting. Lectures and readings are chosen to provide tools and methods for thoughtful and continuing interpretation of religious life. As this is a senior capstone course, students must be juniors or seniors.

RELI 495 Special Study
1-3 hours. Individual research. Open to qualified students upon application.