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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A survey of archaeological history, methods, terminology, and the significance of archaeological discoveries relating to the people and cultural environment of Bible lands. Emphasis will be given to how archaeology sheds light on the truth and historicity of the Bible. Prerequisite: BIBL 1103 OT History & Literature, BIBL 1203 NT History & Literature. (Same as BIBL 3033)
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A study of the various bases for the Christian faith. This course explores the relationships between faith and reason and helps the student develop a sound a biblical defense for the Christian world view.
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3.00 Credits
A philosophical approach to questions raised by religious belief. This course will explore philosophical understandings of: the relationship between reason and belief, reason and revelation, the meaningfulness of religious language, the existence and nature of God. It also looks at three related problems: 1) the problem of evil, 2) the immortality of the soul, and 3) the nature and possibility of religious experience. (Same as PHIL 3403)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the major living world religions. Such matters as the genesis, historical development, cultural expansion, and salient features of the belief system of each religion are considered. Particular attention is given to the encounter of the Christian faith with these religions. (Same as INCS/MISS 3503)
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3.00 Credits
Offered cooperatively with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.] The history of religion in Russia dating from the beginnings of Christianity in the 10th century to the present day. Emphasis is placed on Orthodoxy and Protestantism, including the study of the persecution during the Soviet era and the flourishing of religious activity in post-Soviet years. The course also looks at current government regulations from various points of view.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the life of Sidhartha Gautama and the subsequent expansion of Buddhism throughout Asia and into the West. This course considers the factors leading to and the development of Thervada, Mahayana and Vajrayana, examines their major tenets and themes, and compares and contrasts major Buddhist doctrines with Christian theology. (Same as MISS 3602)
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3.00 Credits
Offered cooperatively with the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.] Introduces the teachings, history, and development of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, folk religion, their role in China today, and aspects of Chinese thought that have spread throughout Eastern Asia. The course will also examine these topics from a Christian perspective, seeing to what extent they might relate to Christian doctrine.
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3.00 Credits
A focuses on the various methods employed in the study of religion. Special attention is given to the study of the classical theorists in the study of religion.
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3.00 Credits
A study of religious characteristics, problems, and needs of the individual as viewed from a psychological and theological perspective, with attention given to integrative study. Consideration is given to the history of the subject and role of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices in personality development and adjustment. (Same as PSYC 4563)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of religious groups in America started in 19th and 20th centuries. The history, sources of authority, methods, practices and beliefs of select groups are compared with orthodox Christianity. (Same as MISS 4662)
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