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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required for registration. The project must meet Honors Program thesis requirements as well as the expectations of the psychology faculty. Open to seniors in the Honors and/or Teaching Fellows Programs who are majoring in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY-100, PSY-200 and PSY-300.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required for registration. Open to junior and senior psychology majors or minors and others by permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Prerequisites: PSY-100, PSY-200 and PSY-300.
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1.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A solo recital (which may be shared by two or three performers). Prerequisites: 4 student recital appearances, approved by the faculty in the student's applied music area, and a hearing at least two weeks prior to the recital. Recital fee assessed.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course is an exploration of the changing religious landscape of the United States, looking at the history and dynamic interaction of the various religious traditions that compose the contemporary American religious scene. We will explore global religious traditions as expressed in the American context, as well as some culturally specific traditions. Throughout we will maintain a dual focus on how the various religious traditions are changing in the American environment and how America is changing in this new multi-religious context.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) An exploration of major eastern and western religious traditions including, but not limited to, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to looking at the historical development of such traditions, this course addresses issues concerning current religious practice and the role of major religious traditions in contemporary society.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A study of the canonical literature of the Jewish and Christian traditions. This course will explore how this diverse body of literature relates to its social and historical contexts. The focus will be on acquiring tools from a variety of academic approaches to reading the Bible. This course will enable students to understand how interpretive choices have been made in the reading of biblical texts and to reflect on how diverse ways of interpreting the Bible have shaped culture and continue to do so.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This is an introductory course in ethical reflection which explores contemporary social issues from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Issues covered pertain to personal concerns such as sexuality, marriage, and reproduction, as well as broader societal issues regarding our economic lives and the environment.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course examines how reason and faith seek in different ways to provide answers to the major questions which people have always asked about the nature and meaning of life. The questions dealt with include the following: What are the various avenues to knowledge, or truth What are the differing functions of literal and symbolic language What are the arguments for the existence of God Can the pluralism of religions be reconciled in unity Is there a solution to the problem of evil Is there hope of immortality Also offered as PHI-105.
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3.00 Credits
(Course Offered As Needed) An introductory study of selected topics within the area of religious studies as determined by faculty expertise and student interest. Topics may take a thematic, historical or comparative approach within the following areas: religion and culture, religion and society, religious ethics, religious thought and sacred texts. The course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: one 100-level Religion course, or by permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Alternate Years) This is a seminar devoted to the theories and methods in the academic study of religion from its beginnings in the 19th century until the present. Key theories and theorists will be discussed with a goal of developing basic knowledge of the issues in the field. This course will not be a prerequisite to other courses. Prerequisite: one 100-level Religion course or by permission of the instructor.
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