Special Topics Seminars. Directed Studies in Religion. An individual study program for candidates for honors in religious studies or others showing special interest and aptitude in the study of religion, as approved by the department chair and the instructor under whom the work will be completed. In Religious Studies 450 only, an extended term paper is required as the product of the special study. Required of all majors in religious studies.
Students write a series of short research papers, one for each member of the department faculty.
These papers are shared and discussed with all department faculty and majors at plenary sessions. This course is an introduction to classical Hebrew. The main interest and value of the study of Hebrew lies in the fact that the Hebrew scriptures are written in this language. During the first semester and part of the second, students are introduced to the script and basic vocabulary and grammar. During the second semester, various parts of the Hebrew scriptures are read.