Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible in translation. Students engage representative portions of a primary text which has strongly influenced and shaped world history, culture, literature, and politics. Students will also explore some critical perspectives in scholarship.

Offered every odd-numbered year.

 

Survey of the religions of the world, including religions originating in the Near East, India, China, Japan, Africa, and Native America.

 

A broad overview of Native American cultures and history. Focus will be on tribes in North America.

 

Introductory course in which students read entire New Testament or representative selections. Mainly provides opportunity to interact closely with a primary text which has strongly influenced and shaped world history, culture, literature, and politics; will also explore some critical perspectives in New Testament studies.

Offered every even-numbered year.

 

Introduction to meaning, origin, and characteristics of African religion, focusing on the approaches and challenges in studying African religion.

Offered every year.

 

An introduction to the meaning, origin, and characteristics of African Traditional Religion.

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

 

Study of terminologies and basic beliefs of African religions, dwelling on African concepts of Supreme Being, divinities, spirits, ancestors, and magic and medicine.

 

Judaism, Christianity, Islam and background religions, such as those of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

Offered every year.

 

Religion including various theological perspectives and the philosophy of religion.

Offered every year.

The religions of India, China, and Japan, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.

Offered every year.