Religion-Philosophy Admission to Program Approximately thirty students are admitted to the program each year. To be considered for admission, students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school and must submit a separate application to the Character in Leadership program. Applications are available in the Admissions Office and online. Requirements for the Character in Leadership Minor Dept. Course No. Ldrs 101 Ldrs 102 Phil 252 Ldrs 202 Ldrs 301 Ldrs 302 Ldrs 401 Ldrs 402
Course Title Character in Leadership I Character in Leadership Seminar I Ethics (Character in Leadership Section) Service Project I Character in Leadership II Service Project II Character in Leadership III Character in Leadership Seminar II One elective course chosen in consultation with the director of the Character in Leadership Program Attendance at all fall conferences (4) and fall retreats (4)
Total Semester Credits
Credits 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 2 21
Course Sequence for Character in Leadership Minor
Freshman Year Dept. Ldrs Ldrs
Course No. 101 102
Sophomore Year Dept. Phil Ldrs
Course No. 252 202
Course Title Character in Leadership I (fall) Character in Leadership Seminar I (spring)
Credits 3 1
Course Title Ethics (Character in Leadership Section) (fall) Service Project I (spring)
Credits 3 1
Junior Year Dept. Ldrs Ldrs
Senior Year Dept. Ldrs Ldrs
Course No. 301 302
Course Title Character in Leadership II (fall) Service Project II (spring)
Credits 3 1
Course No. 401 402
Course Title Character in Leadership III Character in Leadership Seminar II
Credits 3 1
Course Descriptions Religion (REL) 211-3  Old Testament A study of the origins and transmission of the Old Testament writings in their historical, religious, and cultural contexts. The messages of these books for their original readers will be examined for their continuing significance for today.
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212-3  New Testament A study of the origins and transmission of the New Testament writings in their historical, religious, and cultural contexts. The messages of these books for their original readers will be examined for their continuing significance for today. 220-3 Psalms A study of the content, themes, genres, and messages of the book of Psalms. Consideration will be given to the historical and cultural backgrounds that are reflected within the texts. Modern methods for the study of the Psalms