Philosophy and Religion Department | Majors,
Minors
Lower Division Courses: PHI | REL
Upper Division Courses: PHI | REL
(Same as PHI 300). Winter. Prereq.: One religion course or one course in Asian philosophy or permission. A study of the doctrines, practices and institutional formations of the meditation school of Mahayana Buddhism in China, Korea, Japan and the contemporary West. Emphasis will be placed upon the transmission/creation of the tradition in China, its transmission/re-creation in medieval Japan and its transmission/re-creation in the West after World War ll. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
(Same as ATH 302.) Spring. An anthropological approach to religious meaning and ritual in tribal and pre-industrial cultures. The course analyzes theories of religion, myth and ritual by comparing cultures in various areas of the world including contemporary crisis and change.
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: REL 112 or permission. An exploration of what can be known about the activity and teaching of the historical Jesus and of the methodological problems involved. (HUMANITIES)
Fall. Alt. years. Prereq.: REL 111 or 112 or permission. A topical examination of the task of theological reflection and of its expression in the primary beliefs of the Christian church. Particular attention will be focused on the mutual correlation of scripture and tradition with a contemporary understanding of society. (HUMANITIES)
(Same as HIS-325.) Fall. Alt. years. A study of basic Classical and Hellenistic (Koine) Greek grammar and syntax with primary involvement in the New Testament. (HUMANITIES)
Alt. years. Prereq.: HIS/REL 325. A continuation of REL 325 with a focus on the translation of selected Greek texts and the use of textual criticism. (HUMANITIES)
(Same as HIS 327.) Prereq.: HIS 326/REL 326 or permission. Reading and translation of Greek texts selected to meet student needs and interests. This course is designed to maintain and improve student proficiency in Greek (may be repeated for a total of 4 credits).
An examination of specific issues, themes or figures in religion. Topics vary from year to year.
(Same as HIS 346.) Spring. Alt. years. An examination of the tumultuous changes that rocked Europe between 1517 and 1648, focusing on the interactions between theological, economic, political and personal factors that split the Christian church and changed the Western world.
(Same as PHI 351.) Alt. years. Prereq.: one course in philosophy or religion, or permission. A philosophical consideration of such fundamental ideas as the existence and nature of God, evil, miracles, freedom and immortality with special attention given to religious language and to representative systems of thought.
(Same as PHI 352.) Alt. years. Prereq.: one course in philosophy or religion, or permission. A survey of the principle philosophical and religious traditions of India. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
(Same as PHI 353.) Alt. years. Prereq.: one course in philosophy or religion, or permission. A survey of the principle philosophical and religious traditions of China. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
(Same as PHI 356.) Alt. years. Prereq.: one course in philosophy or religion, or permission. A survey of the principle philosophical and religious traditions of Japan. (CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
Alt. years. A survey of the history of Christianity from its origins to the present.
Spring. Alt. years. A study of the beliefs and practices of these two major religions from their origins to the present. Special attention is given to the interaction of these religions in their relationship to their respective social contexts. (HUMANITIES and CULTURAL DIVERSITY)
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Directed readings in religion on a topic selected by the student, to be evaluated by quizzes, examinations, journal and/or papers, as agreed upon with the instructor. This course does not fulfill the General Education Curriculum requirement for philosophy, religion or independent work.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Research studies in religion for qualified students. See independent study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Individually arranged internships designed to pro vide practical experience in the work and organization of religious institutions. Periodic reports and papers may be required. See internship guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
Prereq.: two courses in religion or permission. Topics vary from year to year, focusing on specific biblical books, themes or issues in biblical studies.
Prereq.: declared major in philosophy and senior standing. A capstone experience for senior philosophy majors in which they will propose, research, write, and revise a senior thesis for formal presentation. (INDEPENDENT WORK)