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  • RELG 325: GreatReligiousBooks

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    Examines a number of the great books which have helped shape classic Christian thought in Western culture. The concepts of law, justice, order, authority, and salvation as they occur in the writings of major religious thinkers are stressed. Selections from the Old and New Testaments, St. Augustine, Abelard, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Hooker, Pascal, Kant, Kierkegaard, Tillich, Bonhoeffer, Barth, and Buber will be read and discussed. Offered upon demand.
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  • RELG 330: HistoryofEarlyChristianity

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    The history of Christianity from New Testament times to the Reformation will be studied. Emphasis will be on geographical spread, significant persons, philosophies, governments, and theological concerns (see HIST 330). Offered upon demand. When demand for them is warranted, sequenced courses in Elementary and Intermediate Russian are offered under a RUSS prefix number: RUSS 101, RUSS 102, RUSS 203, and RUSS 204. Each course carries three hours credit.
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  • SOCI 205: SocialProblems

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    In large, complex, heterogeneous, and rapidly changing societies, social problems are inevitable consequences. The problems may vary in their nature, extent, and volume but the negative impact has equally significant implications for all aspects and members of the society. Although these problems are an integral aspect of society, their impact needs to be and can be controlled within a normal range. In order to ameliorate the negative consequences of these social conditions so that they do not reach a pathological state, it is imperative to understand their source, nature, and effects. This course examines these aspects of various social problems and the suggested corrective strategies to deal with them.
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  • SOCI 303: TheFamily

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course is an objective description and analysis of families. The course will examine the development and functions of traditional family forms as well as explore a variety of other family forms. Problems and issues facing contemporary families will be addressed. Diversity among American families will be emphasized.
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  • SOCI 307: Demography

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course is concerned with the study of human populations and their interaction with the physical environment. It examines how societies are affected by changes in the size, composition, and distribution of their populations, as well as how those population trends affect the organization of social life. The course will introduce students to the procedures demographers use to collect, analyze, and interpret population data such as birth, death, and migration rates.
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  • SOCI 309: SociologyofReligion

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course examines the structure and functions of organized religion in traditional and modern societies with an emphasis on reciprocal relations among religion, economic, family, educational, and political systems. Also, various patterns of cults, sects, and denominations will be examined.
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  • SOCI 312: JuvenileDelinquency

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    The course provides an understanding of the historical development of the concepts of delinquency and juvenile justice system; the volume and extent of delinquency; and the nature and processes of the juvenile system and corrections. The course will also explore various factors (biological, psy chological, and sociological) associated with delinquency. These theories and an understanding of the aspects of delinquency and juvenile justice are imperative to the development of effective means of preventing young persons from starting the life of crime or graduating to adult criminal life.
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  • SOCI 333: TheSociologyofSport

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course surveys the principles that underlie the social structure and processes that create and transform the social institutions within the institution of sport. It also investigates the social milieu in which sport participation is embedded with respect to who participates, when, where, and the consequences of participation.
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  • SOCI 340: SociologyofHumor

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the various theories and scientific analyses of humor. The student will learn about the importance of humor within interpersonal communications. Interpersonal dynamics, such as group formation and the generation of cultural identity, are also presented and discussed. The evolution of a national character is evaluated and assessed. The material stresses the use of humor in the media and how humor is used as a vehicle for cultural domination. The topics of humor that are examined included the areas of politics, race and ethnicity, and gender.
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  • SOCI 390: TheSociologyofViolence

    3.00 Credits
    Shepherd University

    This course is a survey of patterns and trends of violence in American society. These patterns and trends concern interpersonal, domestic, police, corporate, prison, schools, media, collective, and political violence. The course also examines theories, preventive treatment and public policies concerning violence.
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