INTD 318 - Pseudo-Science and Biblical Archeology

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University of La Verne

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This course will explore the bizarre phenomenon of pseudo-archaeological "discoveries" by amateur enthusiasts, pseduo-scientists, and renegade scholars that have enjoyed considerable attention on cable TV, late-night radio, and on the Internet. Essentially a class in critical thinking and grounded in the scientific method, this course will evaluate a variety of truth claims aimed at either affirming faith in the Bible or dismissing traditional Christian claims. It will also expose students to the sinister techniques of forgeries past and present, the shady world of antiquities dealers and collectors, and the esoteric if not bizarre world-wide-web. With several field trips and guest lecturers, students will explore the differences between science, religion, history and quackery. Not challengable. 4.000 Credit Hours Course Attributes: GEC3a The Human Condition, INTD Interdisciplinary Thnkng, UVLL Lifelong Learning Prerequisites: (Undergraduate level WRT 111 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level ENG 111 Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level TWE2 XXXX Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level TWE2 3XXX Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level TSWB XXXX Minimum Grade of C- or Undergraduate level TSWB 3XXX Minimum Grade of C- or ULV English 111 Certification CRD)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.laverne.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 593-3511 ext 4900

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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