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3.00 Credits
A multi-disciplinary study of traditional, non- Christian religions in sub-Saharan Africa with special emphasis on the religious system(s) of one or more peoples such as the Nuer, Dogon, Yoruba, or Dinka. Topics include: concepts of divinity (God, major and minor deities, and other supernatural powers); stories of world creation and structure; relationships between religious belief and social organization; views of the human being; life, death, and the hereafter; ghosts and ancestors; spirit possession and exorcism; divination, sorcery, magic, and witchcraft; and religious institutions, leaders, and rituals. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor. An in-depth study of a selected book or section of the Scriptures. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
Contemporary aspects of religious thought and practice across a variety of disciplines and expressions, and considering current trends and movements. Attention will be given to religion as manifested on the world stage, with particular attention to the role it plays in the United States. The attempt is made to integrate religion with business, education, the sciences, politics consistent with current experience. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
Religious communities frequently have bold visions of peace and justice and yet may be major contributors to violence and oppression. Students will engage in meeting first hand religious communities in metro Kansas City as well as exploring key beliefs
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An opportunity for students to pursue special interests not covered by regular course offerings. Material and credit arranged in consultation with instructor. May be repeated for credit with permission of department. Variable credit: 1-3 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with various topics in religious studies, especially those which involve interdisciplinary studies or studies concerning contemporary issues in culture and society. May be repeated for credit with change in topic. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
This course will look at a variety of communities throughout history, how people came together, in what configuration and for what purpose. The nature and character of human community will be discussed, including such concepts as city, neighborhood, stewardship, and relationship. Study may focus on early city planning, monastic communities, utopian/millennial ideals, and modern suburbia. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible, known to Christians as the Old Testament. The course will examine the historical, prophetic, liturgical and wisdom writings that comprise the Hebrew Bible, exploring each for its contribution to the larger narrative's presentation of God and humanity. This course will include a particular focus on the development, content and historical and contemporary application of the texts in the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the New Testament, a collection of writings assembled by the early Christian church as the second volume of scripture. The course will explore how, in gospels, historical narratives, and letters to faith communities, the New Testament tells the story of Jesus' life and death, and will examine its impact on the expanding community of those who believed Jesus to be the Christ. This course will examine the content, development and narrative unity of the New Testament, with particular focus on contemporary interpretations and understandings of the text. 3:0:3 based on those findings. Critically examines those questions and choices rising at each stage of the research process, and the results of those choices on relevant parties. 3:0:3
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of patterns of social and economic inequality in American society as well as societies in other times and places. Examines theories of the causes of inequality, the consequences of inequality for individuals and society, and the patterns and causes of social mobility. 3:0:3
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