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  • REL 207: Selected Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    A study of a selected religion or of issues and major themes within a single religious tradition or in a variety of religions. The topic under consideration varies from semester to semester according to periodic assessments of the needs and interests of students. Students may take only one 207 course as one of the two courses required to meet the general education requirement in religion. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 216: Religion in Film

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    Examines the ways that religion is portrayed in film and the ways that various films present a view of human existence with a view toward understanding the ways that religion impinges upon our culture. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 222: History of Christian Thought

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    A survey course tracing the development of Christian thought from the New Testament era to the present day by focusing on controversies and decisive moments in the history of Christianity. Special emphasis is given to emerging themes still present in the life of the church today. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 230: Foundations of Christian Education

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    This course is designed to acquaint students pursuing a career in Christian ministry to the theoretical "core" of educational ministry. Understanding educational ministering can be accomplishedthrough three avenues, the context of ministry (the congregation), the focus of ministry (usually an age level specialty), or the role of ministry (the Christian educator) while including some orientation to the other two approaches (congregational study and age level emphases. Students will evaluate how material discussed in the course is applied in the local church setting. Prerequisite: six hours of religion or permission of instructor. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 311: Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    Beginning with the prophetic movement in Israel and the place of the prophetic literature in the canon, this course will focus on the individual books of prophecy with regard to their cultural and historical contexts, their unique literary styles, the special circumstances that motivated their authors, and the primary themes of their messages. Prerequisite: REL 111 or 112. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 312: Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    A study of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament in the cultural and literary context of the Ancient Near East. The approach is both critical and interpretive, and assumes that the truths formulated by ancient sages are not limited by space or time. Prerequisite: REL 111 or 112. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 315: Studies in the Gospel

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    A detailed critical study of the four canonical gospels. Prerequisite: REL 111 or 113. This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required forthis course to count toward the six credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "Cor better on the writing assignments required by the course. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 316: Life and Letters of

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    Paul A study of Acts and the letters of Paul. Acts is examined as a source for the life of Paul and the situation of the earliest Church, and the letters are used to trace the development of Pauline theology. Prerequisite: REL 111 or 113. This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required forthis course to count toward the six credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "Cor better on the writing assignments required by the course. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 331: Christian Theology

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    A systematic study of the basic concepts of Christian theology from the historical, philosophical, and Biblical perspectives. Both the traditional formulations of Christian doctrine and the contributions of modern theologians are covered. Three hours, three credits.
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  • REL 399: Ministry Practicum

    3.00 Credits
    Ferrum College

    This course is for students interested in pursuing a career in Christian ministry and is designed for them to have practical supervised experience working in a church or other public setting. It operates on the educational model of action/reflection. Prerequisites: 9 hours of REL coursework and program coordinator approval. (May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.) One to three credits.
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