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Religion 250: Introduction to the Study of Religion
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S. A thematic introduction to the phenomenon of religion in comparative perspective. Issues examined include the dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, the nature of religious experience and its various expressions in life, the significance of myth and ritual, and differing analyses of human existence. Attention is also given to questions about the origin, nature, and function of religion in human life and society, and to issues pertaining to the study of religion in the humanities and social sciences.
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Religion 251: Christianity and Religious Plurality
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F and S. This course examines the relationship of Christianity to the religions of the world. An attempt is made to understand the phenomenon of religion from a theological perspective by investigating how various biblical and Christian writers have viewed Christianity's place in the religious history of the world. Special emphasis is placed on twentieth-century attempts to confront the reality of religious pluralism. Advanced Theological Studies
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Religion 252: Introduction to Missions
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F. Alternate years. A general introduction to Christian missions in biblical and historical perspective. This course surveys the biblical and theological foundations for missions, and the church's interpretation and implementation of the task of spreading the gospel. The methods, challenges, successes, and failures of Christian missionary activity will be considered. Prerequisite: Religion 121 or 131.
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Religion 255: World Religions
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F and S. A historical investigation of the nature of religion by examining the chief theories and practices of some of the world's major, non-Christian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Islam. Emphasis is placed on each tradition's analysis of the basic human problem and the solution that it offers to the problem. Some attention is also paid to new, emergent religious movements and their relationship to older established traditions. Prerequisite: One religion department course.
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Religion 295: Christianity and Culture
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S. This course is a critical survey of models by which God's people have defined their relationship to the world, from Biblical times to the present, with a particular emphasis on the Reformed tradition. Special attention is given to the contemporary relevance of this discussion, both in terms of ways in which differ- ent models are visible in today's world and in terms of ways that the Reformed model can be applied to present concerns. Prerequisite: Biblical and Theological Foundations Core.
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Religion 307: Interpreting the Bible
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S, Alternate years. A study of the methods and principles of biblical interpretation. Various exegetical and hermeneutical approaches will be examined and evaluated in terms of their usefulness for understanding the meaning and message of the scriptures. Prerequisite: at least two courses in biblical studies or permission of the instructor.
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Religion 309: Biblical Theology
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
Alternate years. A course in constructive biblical theology, focusing on central themes, the problem of the unity and diversity of scripture, the "center"of biblical revelation, and proper methodology. Issues are considered in the context of historic and recent attempts to construct a biblical theology. Prerequisite: at least two courses in biblical studies or permission of the Instructor. Not offered 2008-2009.
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Religion 311: History and Archaeology of Ancient Isra-el
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
F, Alternate years. A study of the history of ancient Israel from the patriarchs through Ezra in the context of recent research on this topic. This course will consider the sources for reconstructing the history of Israel, including the Old Testament, Ancient Near Eastern liter- ary remains, and archaeological evidence, as well as appropriate methods for interpreting these sources. Prerequisite: 121 or an intermediate biblical studies course.
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Religion 313: When Women Read the Old Testament
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
Alternate years. This course is the special topic for the Current Issues in Old Testament Studies course. In the last two decades, biblical interpretation by women and about women has blossomed and made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies. This course will study feminist approaches to the Old Testament and examine key passages relating to gender issues. Prerequisite: 121 or an intermediate biblical studies course. Not offered 2008-2009.
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Religion 321: Intertestamental Judaism
3.00 Credits
Calvin University
S, Alternate years. A study of Jewish history, literature, and thought from 400 B.C. to A.D. 100, as a background for understanding the New Testament. Literature studied includes the Apocrypha and Dead Sea Scrolls. Prerequisite: 121 or an intermediate biblical studies course.
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