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3.00 Credits
A survey of Christianity, its origins and major periods in its historical development, the character of its faith in God and in the person of Jesus Christ, and theological and ethical perspectives it offers on contemporary issues of moral choice and human community. Credits: 3 cr. Misc. Notes: Not open to students who have taken RS 130. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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4.00 Credits
An interdisciplinary, team-taught introductory course in christianity. It begins with a brief consideration of the nature and academic study of religion. The foundations of Christianity in the Hebrew Bible and the Jewish tradition are then examined. Finally, the course considers the great diversity of interpretations of Christianity that have developed from the first century to the present day. Credits: 4 cr. Misc. Notes: Not open to students who have taken RS 120. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
The religious literature of ancient Israel, studied against the background of history, archaeology and literary analysis. Theological insights about God, the human person, and the human community in history are emphasized. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the Greek, Roman, and Jewish contexts of the New Testament, studies the life of Jesus, and examines selected portions of the literature of the New Testament (Gospels, Acts, and Epistles). Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
An historical study of early Christianity from its beginnings as an obscure apocalyptic sect within Judaism (first century C.E.) to its legitimation as the religion of the Roman Empire (forth-fifth century C.E.). This course explores central aspects of the Church's social and political development in the Greco-Roman world, as well as the historical development of Christian doctrines. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
An historical inquiry into the society, pieties, and theologies of medieval Christendom, with special emphasis on the origins of many Roman Catholic doctrines, practices, attitudes, and modes of thought. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
An historical overview of the nature and mission of the Church, with a focus on its understanding by Vatican Council II and subsequent impact on contemporary Roman Catholic society. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the major theological, liturgical, and institutional developments of Protestant Christianity in the United States, from its foundations in the Reformations of sixteenth century Europe through its development in colonial, antebellum, and contemporary America. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
A survey of some of the key issues facing Christianity in its encounter with the modern world. Topics include religion and science, Darwin and creationism, religious pluralism, and the rise of critical biblical scholarship. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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3.00 Credits
A study of the contemporary situation of the Christian religion worldwide. The course will focus on Christianity in discrete geographical areas and will highlight the diversity and richness of Christian cultures. Areas of study include Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the rise of Pentecostalism, and Christians in relation to other religious traditions. Prerequisites: A 100-level Religious Studies course and at least sophomore standing. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Religious Studies
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