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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An examination of several major philosophical problems and traditionally influential solutions to them. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to develop their own solutions to the answers provided by the philosophers discussed.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory exploration of the Old Testament within the context of the ancient Near East. Students will become acquainted with the various types of literature that constitute the Old Testament canon and the people who produced it. As modern readers of a different time and culture, students will learn to approach the Old Testament using sound strategies that are sensitive to these differences. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of: 1) the general contents of the Old Testament; 2) its presumed historical context in the ancient Near East; and 3) fundamental interpretive strategies.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory exploration of the New Testament within the context of the first-century Mediterranean world. Students will become acquainted with the gospels, letters, and other literary types that constitute the New Testament canon. As modern readers of a different time and culture, students will learn to approach the New Testament using sound strategies that are sensitive to these differences. Upon sucessful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of: 1) the general contents of the New Testament; 2) its presumed historical context in Greco-Roman antiquity; and 3) fundamental interpretive strategies.
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3.00 Credits
A focus on aspects of the history of technology; the moral and social dilemmas that past technologies gave rise to (even when those dilemmas were not clearly acknowledged); the potentials of selected current technologies; and the moral and social dilemmas that those technologies raise. Students study the ways major thinkers have tried to deal with the dilemmas technologies have posed, and are asked to think through their own responsibilities concerning the technologies discussed. Offered spring term.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of political systems beyond American borders. Topics include a comparison of various political systems and may also include elementary international relations and/or American foreign policy. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of the alternatives that exist to American democracy and the advantages and disadvantages of alternate systems.
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3.00 Credits
A study of public opinion, political participation, voting behavior, candidate selection, political party organization, media coverage of politics, and campaigns. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of the attitudes and behaviors of the American electorate and the basics of public opinion polling. Offered alternate fall terms.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to major social and economic challenges facing developing countries, and examines the nature of government and political change in that context. Issues considered will include colonial experiences, economic dependency, poverty and inequality, modernization, democracy and authoritarianism, and ethnic conflict. In addition to discussion of these broad issues, the class will include a selection of illustrative case studies from Latin America, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of the forces that have shaped political realities throughout the developing world, and how those forces have affected specific countries. Offered alternate fall terms.
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3.00 Credits
Policy-making processes and behavior at the national and state levels. Includes the presidency, Congress, and bureaucratic politics. Offered alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
A course in policy analysis. Includes selected policy issues facing government. Offered alternate years.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the faculty.
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