A frank admission of our own lack of knowledge, putting our own beliefs to one side, and imaginative re-experiencing, as well as Christian theological attitudes towards other religions, will be considered as possible methodological principles, as will the results of adopting these attitudes. For more information see Dr. Rennie's course . 362 Psychology of Religion. 363 Sociology of Religion. A study of religious belief systems, organizations, and movements as they derive from and influence a social context.
Some attention is given to the debate about secularization.
364 Philosophy of Religion. Traditionally, philosophy of religion has focused on arguments for and challenges to the existence of God in the Christian traditions. This course will attempt a broader application of philosophical methods to the phenomena of religion. 371 Administration in Christian Education. A study of organizational and administrative principles as they relate to church programming.