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  • REL 2202: Judaism

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 245] An introduction to Judaism concentrating on teachings (creation, revelation, and redemption), values, customs, rituals, and liturgy that define it as a religion as well as the texts (Torah, Talmud) and institutions (Yeshiva, Synagogue) in which they are preserved and the role played by historical circumstances in shaping them. Attention is paid to major Jewish movements (Orthodox, Hasidic, Conservative, and Reform). 3 Credits. Spring Semester; day.
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  • REL 2203: Islam

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 246] An introduction to Islam taught in historical perspective from the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an and Traditions, early leadership and the expansion of Islam, Shi'a Islam, Sufism and Islam in Asia, and the Americas. Attention is given to the Islamic movement and its impact on international affairs as well as other contemporary issues. 3 Credits. Fall Semester; day.
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  • REL 2301: Central Themes of the Old Testament

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 202] A study of representative selections from the Pentateuch (the five books of Moses) as well as the historical, wisdom, and prophetic literature of the Old Testament. Literary and historical criticism are used to gain understanding of basic elements of Hebrew biblical faith and practice. Problems and methods of the interpretation of scripture are explored. 3 Credits. Fall Semester; day.
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  • REL 2302: Central Themes of the New Testament

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 203] A study of representative selections from the different types of literature found in the New Testament. Literary and historical criticism are used to gain understanding of basic elements of the faith and practice of the earliest Christians. The synoptic Gospels, the Johannine literature, the letters of Paul, and the book of Acts are emphasized. Problems and methods of the interpretation of the scripture are explored. 3 Credits. Spring Semester; day.
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  • REL 2401: Catholic Theology

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 220] An introduction to Roman Catholic theology, including sources of the tradition and recent history. The course gives attention to the early Church and important figures including, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and others. It also covers teachings of modern Popes, the Second Vatican Council, the new Catechism, and major Catholic theologians of the 20th century, examining basic themes and the Church's response to critical contemporary issues. 3 Credits. Fall Semester; day.
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  • REL 2501: Contemporary Moral Issues

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 204] A study of moral issues that are of current importance and Christian ethics on these issues. Selected topics include abortion, new reproductive technologies, genetic research, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, the death penalty, sexual ethics, race, war and nonviolence, and the environment. Student participation, analysis, and discussion. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 3 Credits. Every Semester; day.
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  • REL 2502: Moral Values and Health Issues

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 205] A study of important moral issues which arise in the practice of the health professions. These include abortion, genetic research, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, transplant and sale of organs, and ethical aspects of the doctor-patient relationship. Allocation of resources for health care and the role and ethical nature of the health professions within society as a whole are considered. 3 Credits. Every Semester; evening.
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  • REL 350: Religion and Science:History,Method,Dialogue

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    An interdisciplinary, team-taught honors seminar that explores the dialogue that is occurring between scientists and theologians. It examines the historical context of the methods of inquiry used in the sciences and those used in religion and the similarities and differences between them. Included are varied case studies where scientists and theologians are engaged in dialogue. Open only to Honors students. 3 credits. Offered as needed; day.
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  • REL 3601: Introduction to Jewish Thought

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 308] The Western tradition can be viewed as the encounter of two seemingly irreconcilable ways of understanding the world; philosophy and faith. The former relies on the autonomous exercise of the speculative mind; the latter trusts revelation as the ultimate source of authority and truth. This course examines the Jewish philosophical tradition in light of philosophy and faith and explores whether or not the two are indeed irreconcilable. Prerequisite: PHI 2201 or PHI 2203. 3 Credits. Offered as needed; day.
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  • REL 3701: Approaches to the Study of Religion

    3.00 Credits
    St. Francis College

    [Renumbered from REL 375] A study of the main methods of the modern study of religions including the history of religions, sociology, psychology, and philosophical and theological approaches. The study is conducted through reading the writings of major scholars of religion. The course is taught in seminar format. Prerequisite: Any 1000 or 2000 level REL course. 3 Credits. Offered as needed; day.
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