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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
A philosophical and theological study of those ethical, religious, and social issues that play an important role in thinking morally about economic and business practices. Attention is paid to practical ethical problems arising out of the functional areas of management and the wider areas of business and social responsibility in relation to the community, ecology, minorities, the role of multinationals and public safety. Offered spring semester. Same as: RLSOC 127.
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4.00 Credits
A systematic study of a selected contemporary theologian. Emphasizes the person's writings and social, political, and religious context. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
A study of religious developments in ancient Israel in their historical contexts. Emphasizes the understandings of Israel as covenant people of God, the relation of religious understandings to historical and social circumstances, the role of prophecy, and the religious restoration following the exile. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the issues from religious and ethical perspectives. Topics include physician-patient relationships, death and dying, obtaining organs and tissues for transplantation, patient competence, assisted suicide and euthanasia, abortion, reproductive technologies, genetic testing and engineering, stem cell research and cloning, experiments on humans, rationing health care, and justice and public health. Offered fall semester. Same as: RLSOC 131.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
An intensive study of topics chosen by the department. Amount of credit established at time of registration. Course may be repeated. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
An intensive study of special topics in this field. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the development of early Christian thought based on its earliest writings. Gives special treatment to the pre-literary origins of the gospel tradition, the variety of early theological assessments of Jesus of Nazareth, and the development of Gentile Christianity out of Jewish Christianity. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the various aspects of black religious life in America from the African backgrounds to the present. Signature of instructor required for registration. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic themes within the traditional religions of Africa, including the nature of God, the significance of creation myths, the role of ancestors, the importance of religious leaders, and the problem of evil, sickness, and death. Explores the problematic Christian encounter with African religions, the Semitic connection and African Islam, and the role and function of the Independent African-Christian Churches. Same as: ANTH 119 and PANAF 119. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
This course investigates the origins of Native American religions, how they have changed, the reasons for those changes, and how Native Americans have influenced the beliefs of non Native Americans. History is the primary lens for this exploration. Issued such as Native American's relationship with nature and the supernatural are analyzed. Core concepts are presented and critically assessed with an emphasis on why Native Americans understandings mat differ from those of other religious groups. In the depth case studies are included, for example of Pueblos, Tainos, and Lakotas. The case studies may vary from year to year. Offered in fall semester of even numbered years.
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