Origin and development of the prophetic movement in Israel and its literature. Life and teachings of Jesus as reflected in the Gospels. Attention is given to critical problems related to the Gospels. Life and teachings of the Apostle Paul as reflected in the Book of Acts and Pauline letters. A historical survey of church music and liturgies from the time of the early Christian church up to the present.
Special emphasis is given to a study of hymns, chorales, and psalm tunes.
An introduction to the history of Congregational churches and their place in American culture as well as Congregational polity as a distinctive model of church organization. Offered as a correspondence course on the graduate level. PHIL 101 or REL 101. A study of the interplay between philosophy and religion. The study of religious composition and research methods.