Religion-Philosophy 362-3 Christian Beliefs An examination of the teachings of classical Christianity—the beliefs that have been held in common by most Christians throughout the centuries. Offered every two years
300-2–3 400-2–3 Directed Studies Prerequisite: At least one year in religion. May not duplicate any regular course in the department without permission from the department chair.
371-3 World Religions An introduction to major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and others. Each religion will be studied within its historical context and attention will be given to central concerns of each religion. Offered every other year
495-2–3 Independent Study Prerequisite: At least one directed study in religion. May not duplicate any regular course in the department without permission from the department chair.
415-3 Field Education A course designed to help familiarize the student with the daily practical world of ministry in the local church. Students will work under the supervision of a minister in a local community and a member of the Religion/Philosophy department. Prerequisite: Rel 319 or permission from the department chair. Note: This course does not fulfill the general education requirement in religion. 196-2–3 296-2–3 396-2–3 Selected Texts of the Old Testament An opportunity to examine selected texts and themes of the Old Testament. 197-2–3 297-2–3 397-2–3 Selected Texts of the New Testament An opportunity to examine selected texts and themes of the New Testament. 290-3 390-3 Issues in Religion A study of the basic works of a prominent theologian or movement or the study of a specialized theme within the field of religion. Topics will vary from offering to offering and will be announced in the class schedule. Offered occasionally 200-2–3
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Philosophy (PHIL) 251-3 Introduction to Critical Thinking An introduction to concepts and methods for understanding and evaluating claims and arguments in everyday life. Attention is given to informal fallacies and to the analysis of deductive and inductive arguments. 252-3 Ethics A study of the basic problems and chief types of ethical theory and of the rational principles sustaining moral discourse. Sophomore standing required. Offered every semester 303-3 Classical Philosophy An examination of the central themes of western philosophy from their beginnings in the presocratic period through the classical Greek formulations of Plato and Aristotle to the Roman classical period and the writings of the later stoic and neo-platonic philosophers (approx. 800 B.C. to 300 A.D.). Offered every two years 304-3 Philosophy of Religion An examination of the classical arguments for the existence of God, the seeking of a definition for religion, and the exploration of the thoughts of several philosophers about religion. Special attention is given to the problem of evil. Same as Rel 304. Offered every two years