Religion

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

RELG 290/490 : Readings in Religion

Available as needed. Topics include individualized program of reading and writing in religion under direction of a faculty member.

Credits

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the department chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor .

RELG 334 : Comparative Religions

Explores the living religions of the world. Topics include their backgrounds, philosophies, teachings, and influences; examines their relations to the Christian faith; apologetic task, biblical responses to the common barriers to faith; opposing worldviews with a focus on effective communication of the Gospel. Cross-listed with ANTH 334.

Credits

3

RELG 435 : Sociology of Religion

Explores the study of religion and the church from the sociological perspective. Topics include theories about religion and society with focus on church attendance, secularization, and social change.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

SOCI 111.

RELG 439 : Psychology of Religion

Encourages students to think psychologically about religious phenomena from the perspective of evangelical Christianity. Topics include assumptions and methods of psychological approaches to the study of religious beliefs, experiences, and behaviors; integration of psychology and theology; and a review of research findings.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Junior standing and PSYC 112 or PSYC 138.

RELG 454 : C.S. Lewis: Communicating through Myth and Imagination

Examines the life and work of C. S. Lewis as it relates to our understanding of communication, Christian theology and philosophy, and literature. The class will focus on Lewis’ contributions to the study of reason, myth and imagination by examining his writings and by exploring the city of Oxford. This course meets the Core Curriculum Global Connections requirement and must be taken with the C.S. Lewis Oxford Study Tour.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

By professor permission only.

RELG 470-479 : Special Topics in Religion

Available as needed. Topics include the study of religion, religious traditions, themes, texts, or issues. Course title is listed on the transcript.

Credits

1 - 3

Prerequisites

BIBL 296 or permission of professor.