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A survey of the processes of human transformation taught and practiced by the world's religions Spirituality involves the praxis of a religion, so the course focuses on how adherents translate their religious perspective into daily life The course explores spirituality in three ways: traditional patterns of spirituality found throughout the world's religions, as well as non-traditional patterns that have arisen in the modern world; paradigmatic people that model transformation; and selected practices, such as prayer, yoga, and T'ai Chi Prerequisites: ENG 112 or ENG 115 and REL 230 or consent of the Instructor.
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Capstone course for those majoring in Religion; minors may take it as well In this course students will write a paper pulling together the Biblical, historical, and ethical material they have taken in the program Faculty and students will decide on a topic or topics to discuss in class meetings Open only to REL majors and minors in their senior year.
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3.00 Credits
Research or reading project, devised by the student and under the supervision of an appropriate instructor Open only to senior religion majors or minors who are completing their course work May be repeated for credit Prerequisites: Permission of the Instructor, Division Chair, and Dean of the College.
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A study of the relationship between human societies and the natural environments they occupy: how human groups erect landscapes of human use upon the natural landscape. Cross-listed as ANT 101 and GEG 101.
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3.00 Credits
A comparative survey of the culture and social institutions (including language) of mankind, with particular reference to contemporary western culture Relevant aspects of primitive society are also considered Cross-listed as ANT 125.
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A study of agencies, institutions, and processes of the juvenile justice system; historical and social-scientific evaluation of judicial decisions affecting the status of children in the legal system; the development and operation of the juvenile justice system from the police investigation to adjudication and final disposition Some attention is given to treatment strategies in responding to delinquency.
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An analysis of current social problems in American society This survey examines the relationship between selected American institutional structures and the development of popular beliefs and theories about social problems, from classical social pathology to "blaming the victim" myths Special attention will be given to the processes involved inthe development and management of public policy, regulatory or administrative law, and the significance of social research and planning Topics, among others, may include the impact of technology on society, the social consequences of poverty and inequality, and the social construction of reality creating such challenges as mental illness, crime, substance abuse, and others.
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A study of modern marriage and family institutions in the context of radical change; examination of "marital happiness" as a cultural phenomenon; topics include the socialregulation of mate selection, kinship relationships and sexual behavior, evaluation of research findings and emerging trends Cross-listed as ANT 229.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the historical development of the field of sociology, theory construction, and the alternative models of inquiry which have influenced inquiry into, and the understanding of, social institutions and behavior This study includes an examination of basic intellectual traditions and paradigms in sociological understanding, including normative beliefs and values as well as scientific theories of social relations and culture from the 18th century to the present Theorists examined include both early and contemporary thinkers.
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An analysis of the major and contemporary theories of criminal behavior, including casual factors and theories and procedures in prevention and treatment, social-scientific classification of offenders and offenses; historical and theoretical considerations in "punishment" as cultural and social phenomenon; evaluations of basic assumptions andphilosophies that drive judicial sanctions and sentencing.
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