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Course Criteria
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0.00 Credits
Selected topics in Religion at the introductory or intermediate level. (1-4/0/1-4) STAFF
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3.00 Credits
An historical examination of Jesus of Nazareth, with special attention to the problems posed by the literary sources. Current historical and archaeological scholarship will be explored in order to identify what can and cannot be affirmed about Jesus with historical confidence. (3/0/3) McCANE
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3.00 Credits
An investigation of Paul the apostle, including the content of his letters, the course of his life, and the normative assertions of his theology. Paul's long-term influence on religion and culture will be evaluated. (3/0/3) McCANE 228
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3.00 Credits
A critical study of the Gospel, the Apocalypse, and the Letters traditionally ascribed to "John" in the light of the religious, historical, and literary issues which they raise.(3/0/3) m ccane
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of orthodoxy and heresy in early Christianity, with special focus on alternative forms of Christianity that did not survive. Particular attention will be devoted to Gnosticism, Arianism, Donatism, and Pelagianism, as well as non-orthodox scriptures and the selection of the New Testament canon. (3/0/3) m ccane
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3.00 Credits
A study of messengers from God in ancient Israel, early Judaism, and early Christianity, with particular attention to the contributions of these messengers to society, culture, ethics, and theology. The persistence of apocalyptic eschatology in global culture will be a topic of particular interest. (3/0/3) m ccane
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3.00 Credits
The religious and philosophical thought of Israel's Wisdom Movement as found in the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job, and portions of the Apocrypha. Also, a study of the forms of Hebrew poetry analyzed with reference to the Psalter as the vehicle of ancient Israel's devotional life in a community of worship. (3/0/3) m ccane
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3.00 Credits
A field course in archaeological excavation of a site related to the Bible. Students will learn techniques of field excavation, archaeological interpretation, and biblical interpretation by participating in the excavation of a site from the biblical world. Summer only. (3/0/3) McCANE
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3.00 Credits
Beginning with the events which preceded the aftermath of the first World War, a study of the key Western theological positions that emerged during the next half-century. Attention is given to different Christian responses to the Nazi regime, particular writers' viewpoints on the relationship between Christianity and culture, theology in the United States, and major shifts in Catholic thinking which helped lead to the Second Vatican Council. (3/0/3) ANDERSON
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3.00 Credits
An attempt to review the proliferation of theological schools of thought which have emerged in the past 40 years, focusing on black theology, feminist theology, the interaction between theology and science, the dialogue between Christianity and other religions, and liberation theology. The course also considers religious themes which are exhibited in major artistic works from this period. (3/0/3) ANDERSON
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