Special attention is focused upon the world views inherent in the religions and the consequent social and cultural impact of these views of reality. 3 hours 330 History of Christianity Students study the development of Christian thought and the Christian Church as the covenant people of God from the Old Testament era to the present. After surveying the Old Testament origins of the Church, primary attention is given to the life of the Western Church during the early, medieval, Reformation, and modern periods. This course is identical to History 358. This course is a social and historical study of religious world views and worship practices in various societies.
Students examine societal institutions such as churches, sects, and cults.
This course is identical to Sociology 331. Calvinistic Tradition A study of significant philosophical and theological contributions in the works of thinkers in the Calvinistic tradition from the 16th century to the present with a crit-ical exposition of selected texts. This course is identical to Philosophy 335. This course undertakes a historical and theological survey of religion in the United States as a means toward understanding the current pluralistic scene. Special emphasis is placed on the influence of Puritanism, evangelicalism, and liberalism upon American religious life.