RELG 352 Jesus (ct) Exploration of historical, literary, and artistic portrayals of Jesus through the centuries. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Critical Thinking in the disciplines. Prerequisite: 132 or permission of instructor. RELG 401 Contemporary Theology Contributions of historic events and theologians to contemporary thinking. Prerequisite: 312 or permission of instructor. RELG 412X Church Music (Music 412) RELG 431 Advanced Old Testament Studies (wc) Concentrated, critical study of a theme or block of literature from the Old Testament, such as the Torah. Instructor may permit student to take two different themes under this course heading. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Written Communication in the disciplines. Prerequisite: 131. RELG 432 Advanced New Testament Studies Concentrated, critical study of a theme or block of literature from the New Testament, such as the “quest of the historical Jesus.” Instructor may permit student to take two different themes under this course heading. Prerequisite: 132. RELG 433 Paul (wc) Exploration of Paul’s life, writings, and influence on the Christian Church. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Written Communication in the disciplines. Prerequisite: 132 or permission of instructor. RELG 450 Senior Seminar Capstone experience required of all majors to review learning in three content areas: Bible, Christian tradition, and non-Christian religions. Evaluation of student research presentations by the entire Religion Department, and reflective evaluation by students of their experiences as majors. For seniors only, except with permission of department chair. One semester hour. Pass-Fail only. RELG 460 Independent Study Advanced directed study in a specific area, under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: departmental permission. One to four semester hours. RELG 470 and 471 Internship I and II Work experience related to the student’s major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Although the usual internship will carry either three or six hours credit, a student may elect to arrange an internship carrying between two and six hours credit with the permission of the department. Each hour of credit will require forty hours at the internship site. Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA overall and in religion, junior or senior status, permission of department, and completion of 131-132 plus three religion courses. Two to six semester hours. Pass-Fail only.
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