No experience in theology is required. A study of religion and the social order. Religion as an integral part of human culture, the building of a sacred cosmos. Religion and social organization, civil religion, secularization, religion and social change, cross-cultural comparisons. Any religion course or junior standing An examination of 20th century Christian thought, with special emphasis on current issues, approaches and major thinkers.
Attention is given to the social, political, and historical context of contemporary theology.
Involvement is expected to be at least three hours of activity per week during the semester for each credit hour given. Biblical Studies 130 or 140 Topics will vary. The course provides an opportunity for students to do advanced study in the Old Testament world and culture or the New Testament world and culture with the topic to alternate between the two. Possible topics include Old Testament Prophets, the Letters of Paul, Old Testament Apocrypha, Christian Apocrypha, and the Covenant Formula in the Old Testament. Any religion course or junior standing Topics will vary.