Old Testament A study of the content, character, and origins of the Old Testament Scriptures. New Testament A study of the New Testament Scriptures, especially the four Gospels and the Letters of Paul. An introduction to the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of the Koine Greek of the New Testament. A continuation of 301. An examination of the classical arguments for the existence of God, the seeking of a definition for religion, and the exploration of the thoughts of several philosophers about religion.
Attention is given to the characteristics of theistic language.
An exploration of some highly regarded religious writings in the Christian tradition, especially Augustine, Dante, Milton, Bunyan, and C.S. Lewis. A study of some of the more important events, themes, and personalities in the history of the Christian movement. A study of the non-Christian religions in their historical context, viz., Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam, and also a study of primitive religion. An opportunity to examine selected books and themes of the Old Testament. An opportunity to examine selected books and themes of the New Testament.