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Overview of government and politics in modern Africa. Examines the relationship between modern and traditional institutions and identifiers major issues, problems, and proposed solutions.
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The senior thesis is offered in the Spring semester. The senior in consultation with her/his advisor selects a thesis topic. The senior will devote a full semester to research, the results of which are submitted to the advisor in the form of a thesis paper. Prerequisites: PSC 361-362 Political Theory I and II, and PSC 387 Scope and Methods of Research (course limited to second semester seniors).
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3.00 Credits
Students pursue a program of reading, research, and writing and engage in a critical examination of one of more selected topics under the guidance of an instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Varied program available at all levels of government and in public interest organizations. Activities include attending seminars and producing a research paper. Approval of the Department chairperson and official course registration are required for academic credit.
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3.00 Credits
A one-semester internship in Washington, D.C. Students attend seminars, work in a Congressional office, and produce a research paper. The internship is open to students in all majors who have outstanding academic records and are interested in current issues confronting the disadvantaged.
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3.00 Credits
The literature of the Bible and its influence on the shaping of Western culture. Modern biblical scholarship used to examine selected readings from the Old and New Testaments for their contributions to the understanding of human existence.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the origin, development, and social significance of African American religious beliefs and practices from an historical perspective. REL 104 emphasizes the contemporary period, including the latest developments in black liberation theologies. Students may take either course independently or both in sequence.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of religion in a variety of contexts: historical, social, psychological, scientific, philosophical, artistic, and literary. Readings include representative works from the past and the present.
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3.00 Credits
Historical approach to the American religious tradition as inclusive of cultural and ethnic diversity. REL 241 extends into the late nineteenth century and includes topics such as American Indian tribal religions, the Great Awakening, Wesleyan evangelicalism, religious freedom, slavery and Christianity, and the rise of black churches and movements. REL 242 focuses on the twentieth century, examining media evangelism, the rise of cults, the church and human rights issues, ecumenism and the burgeoning of Eastern religions such as African traditional religions in America. Students may take either course independently or both in sequence.
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3.00 Credits
Comparative survey of selected religious traditions from the East and West, including traditional African religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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