Lower Division Courses 1. Basic concepts introduced through readings of the primary religious literature. Myths, rituals and religious symbols found in a variety of religious traditions including examples from ancient and contemporary religious life. May be repeated for credit in a different subject area. Topic of importance in more than one religious tradition as an illustration of the problems and methods of religious studies.
Course work is based on an English translation and no knowledge of Hebrew is required.
Introduction to the study of religion using examples from the rituals, art and holy texts of Judaism. No prior knowledge of either Judaism or the study of religion is necessary. New Testament literature from critical, historical, and theological perspectives. Upper Division Courses 100. Beginning of the Christian faith seen in relation to milieu in which it originated.