Religious Studies

Course Offerings - Summer 2007

RELI 1000-01	Introduction to Religion – CHG Ward	Flesher
MTWRF 1:20 – 3:20 pm 5/14-6/10	Religion is central in shaping culture. While cultural differences stem from religion, many similarities find their expression in religion. Learn about several world religions and the way each understands the world and influences its adherents.
RELI 2150-01	New Testament	Azar
MTWRF 1:20 – 3:20 pm 5/14-6/10	Introduces academic study of the New Testament. Focuses on questions of history, religious and cultural context, occasion and purpose for writing the different books and theological development of early Christianity.
RELI 3225-01	Apocalypse	Garrett
MTWRF 1:20 – 3:20 pm 7/9-8/5	The apocalyptic End of Time has become the subject of much speculation, especially since the beginning of the new millennium. Analyzes such speculation as a religious phenomenon in both ancient and modern religions, and attempts to understand its social, cultural and personal impacts.
RELI 4500-01	Eastern Thought	Devlin
MTWR 6:00 – 8:50 pm 6/11-7/8	Take a journey to the East and explore the central philosophies and religions of Asia, as we examine four particular religions – Hinduism, Theravada Buddhism, Taoism, and Mahayana Buddhism – and focus on the philosophical significance of these religions. Class discussions will stress analysis of readings and important philosophical concepts that arise from our Eastern exploration and how they apply to our lives at home in the West.
RELI 4500-02	Religion & Science	Palmer
MTWRF 8:40 – 11:40 am 5/14-6/3	This is a course about dialogue between religion and science. It offers common ground for differing knowledge systems, sources of authority, and assertions of value. Its goals are to understand a dynamic universe and to apply that understanding to two issues: the significance of evolution and concern for the environment.