Same as REL 365. Fall, even academic years. A study of the theory of knowledge, metaphysics, axiology, advanced logic, or some particular thinker, tradition, or theme, depending of needs and interests of students. An academic project designed to encourage student initiative and to provide a degree of flexibility in the departmental program. Normally the subject is not sufficiently or appropriately covered in departmental course offerings.
Departmental permission is required.
A grade of C or better is required for graduation. The origins of religion, God, the problem of evil, revelation and scripture, morality, and religious experience. Fall and Spring. A study of the literature of the Old Testament as this literature arose in the historical experience of the people of Israel. A study of the literature of the New Testament, particularly as this literature reveals the early church's understanding of Jesus and the Christian faith.