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3.00 Credits
A seminar-style study of Genesis. As a backdrop to the book, the course first explores ancient Near Eastern history and literature. Students are then introduced to classical and contemporary interpretive approaches and apply them to portions of Genesis. Careful reading of Genesis over the course of the semester will result in a deeper understanding of the stories, both in their antiquity and as they speak to us today. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of: 1) the ancient Near East as it serves as a backdrop for Genesis; 2) the general contents of Genesis; and 3) basic interpretive strategies. Students may complete one level only. Offered alternate fall terms.
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the religious traditions of the Middle East (Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Islam, and Bahai) and the way these traditions affect the daily lives of Middle Eastern people. Special attention is devoted to the geography and history of the region as it pertains to religion, culture, and politics. There is also a consideration of current events in the Middle East and how the perception of these events impacts the life of Middle Eastern people in the United States. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be conversant with the major religious traditions of the Middle East and have a better understanding of the Middle East as it is depicted in the modern media. This course fulfills the Cultural Perspectives requirement of the Doane Plan.
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0.00 - 12.00 Credits
On-the-job experience in religious studies. Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission. (Pass/Fail)
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive examination, emphasizing depth and interrelationships among ideas, is required of every major. An individually chosen thesis is read to the faculty and other students. Prerequisite: One course in religious studies.
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3.00 Credits
Students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in religious studies are offered opportunities for academic enrichment, such as: reading projects, research and writing, teaching and tutorial assistance in courses. Upon successful completion of this experience, students will have gained a better understanding of research, professional writing, or instruction within the context of the discipline. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Intensive self-instructional study of first-year Russian. Language lab work with tapes and text is supplemented by drill instruction and examination by professional instructors. Prerequisite: Permission.
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1.00 Credits
A course designed to encourage interdisciplinary study in Russian. It is taken in conjunction with a second course in a discipline other than Russian. The student reads materials relating to the second course, which is selected by the faculty teaching it. The student does, however, read the materials in Russian, under the guidance of a faculty member qualified to teach that language. Prerequisite: Permission of both faculty involved. 174 / Military Science
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the systematic study of society in terms of social organization, processes, institutions, and relationships among individuals and groups.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the criminal justice system including theories of crime and criminal justice, the causes of crime, purpose of law enforcement, and the role of the police, courts, penal institutions, probation and parole. Prerequisite: SOC 109.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to enable the student to utilize a framework to understand the dynamic interaction of society, institutions, social welfare programs and the social work profession in the process of human need fulfillment. Specific topics covered include social work philosophy, values, skills, areas of practice, careers and history. Prerequisite: SOC 109 or PSY 117. (Cross-referenced with PSY 225.) Offered alternate years.
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