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Year Course ID Course
2025-2026 RELS 549

Old Testament Seminar

This course is a study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of Old Testament studies.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 549

Old Testament Seminar

This course is a study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of Old Testament studies.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 551

Life & Letters of Paul

A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 551

Life & Letters of Paul

A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 551

Life and Letters of Paul

A study of the world, life, and mission of Paul, including an analysis of the central message of the Pauline epistles in their historical setting and chronological order.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 552

Life & Letters of Paul

A reading of selected texts from the New Testament, including a study of Greek syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 552

Life & Letters of Paul

A reading of selected texts from the New Testament, including a study of Greek syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 552

Life & Letters of Paul

A reading of selected texts from the New Testament, including a study of Greek syntax and an introduction to exegetical methodology.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 553

Synoptic Gospels & Acts

A study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, focusing on the gospel form and the message of the individual gospels in their historical context. In addition, the Acts of the Apostles is considered with a view to better understanding the Church's birth and expansion.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 553

Synoptic Gospels & Acts

A study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, focusing on the gospel form and the message of the individual gospels in their historical context. In addition, the Acts of the Apostles is considered with a view to better understanding the Church's birth and expansion.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 553

Synoptic Gospels and Acts

A study of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, focusing on the gospel form and the message of the individual gospels in their historical context. In addition, the Acts of the Apostles is considered with a view to better understanding the Church's birth and expansion.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 554

Johannine Writings

An introductory study of the major historical and literary problems of the writings traditionally ascribed to John: the Gospel of John, Johannine Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. In addition, attention is given to their thought and symbolism.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 554

Johannine Writings

An introductory study of the major historical and literary problems of the writings traditionally ascribed to John: the Gospel of John, Johannine Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. In addition, attention is given to their thought and symbolism.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 554

Johannine Writings

An introductory study of the major historical and literary problems of the writings traditionally ascribed to John: the Gospel of John, Johannine Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. In addition, attention is given to their thought and symbolism.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 556

New Testament Seminar

A study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of New Testament studies.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 556

New Testament Seminar

A study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of New Testament studies.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 556

New Testament Seminar

A study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of New Testament studies.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 561

History of Christianity I

A study of the history of the Christian Church from the turn of the first century to the eve of the 16th century Reformation with attention to the persons, events, and issues involved in the major developments of Christianity.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 561

History of Christianity I

A study of the history of the Christian Church from the turn of the first century to the eve of the 16th century Reformation with attention to the persons, events, and issues involved in the major developments of Christianity.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: HIST 561
2025-2026 RELS 562

History of Christianity II

Surveys the development of the Christian Church from the late medieval period through to the early twenty-first century. Key topics include: the Protestant and Catholic Reformations; the Great Awakenings and the rise of modern Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism, and the growth of modern missionary movements, along with a consideration of significant individuals, changes in theology, institutions, devotional practices, gender roles, and attempts to engage and shape culture.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 562

History of Christianity II

Surveys the development of the Christian Church from the late medieval period through to the early twenty-first century. Key topics include: the Protestant and Catholic Reformations; the Great Awakenings and the rise of modern Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism, and the growth of modern missionary movements, along with a consideration of significant individuals, changes in theology, institutions, devotional practices, gender roles, and attempts to engage and shape culture.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: HIST 562
RELS 565

Influential Thinkers in the Christian Tradition

An introduction to some seminal figures in the Christian tradition. The course investigates their thought and intellectual contributions within their socio-political context and experience.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 565

Influential Thinkers in the Christian Tradition

An introduction to some seminal figures in the Christian tradition. The course investigates their thought and intellectual contributions within their socio-political context and experience.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 565

Influential Thinkers in the Christian Tradition

An introduction to some seminal figures in the Christian tradition. The course investigates their thought and intellectual contributions within their socio-political context and experience.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 566

The Church Fathers

An introduction to the Fathers of the early Church. The course covers the Fathers from the latter half of the first century CE to the Orthodox writings of St. John of Damascene (ca. 750). Attention is paid to the historical and intellectual contexts within which the Fathers lived and taught, and special attention is given to each one’s unique theological contribution to the development of Christian Orthodoxy—both East and West.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 566

The Church Fathers

An introduction to the Fathers of the early Church. The course covers the Fathers from the latter half of the first century CE to the Orthodox writings of St. John of Damascene (ca. 750). Attention is paid to the historical and intellectual contexts within which the Fathers lived and taught, and special attention is given to each one’s unique theological contribution to the development of Christian Orthodoxy—both East and West.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 566

The Church Fathers

An introduction to the Fathers of the early Church. The course covers the Fathers from the latter half of the first century CE to the Orthodox writings of St. John of Damascene (ca. 750). Attention is paid to the historical and intellectual contexts within which the Fathers lived and taught, and special attention is given to each one’s unique theological contribution to the development of Christian Orthodoxy—both East and West.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 567

The Theology of Karl Barth

This course is an examination and deeper understanding of Karl Barth's theology. Primary attention is given to the character, development, and significance of Barth's theology. The student also reads Karl Barth in the context of Christian thought.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 567

The Theology of Karl Barth

This course is an examination and deeper understanding of Karl Barth's theology. Primary attention is given to the character, development, and significance of Barth's theology. The student also reads Karl Barth in the context of Christian thought.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 567

The Theology of Karl Barth

This course is an examination and deeper understanding of Karl Barth's theology. Primary attention is given to the character, development, and significance of Barth's theology. The student also reads Karl Barth in the context of Christian thought.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 575

Christianity & Culture

How do Christians past and present relate to culture? Students are invited to examine some important aspects of Christianity's involvement in Western culture. Alternative models and historical examples of this involvement are considered as well as some specific current issues related to Christian cultural activity.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 575

Christianity & Culture

How do Christians past and present relate to culture? Students are invited to examine some important aspects of Christianity's involvement in Western culture. Alternative models and historical examples of this involvement are considered as well as some specific current issues related to Christian cultural activity.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 575

Christianity and Culture

How do Christians past and present relate to culture? Students are invited to examine some important aspects of Christianity's involvement in Western culture. Alternative models and historical examples of this involvement are considered as well as some specific current issues related to Christian cultural activity.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 576

Christian Worldviews in Historical & Cultural Perspective

What is Worldview in relation to Theology? How does it influence us and others? Students are invited to explore the nature and scope of Christian worldview as we investigate some of the salient moments in the history of Christian worldview thinking and its contemporary expressions. We will inquire into implications of Christ's lordship for various spheres of life, such as politics, art, science and the environment. We investigate and develop personal responses to the challenges for a Christian worldview in today's pluralist society. Students are encouraged to analyze their own worldview in order to critically interact with a view toward understanding how it affects relationships in society and the world.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 576

Christian Worldviews in Historical & Cultural Perspective

What is Worldview in relation to Theology? How does it influence us and others? Students are invited to explore the nature and scope of Christian worldview as we investigate some of the salient moments in the history of Christian worldview thinking and its contemporary expressions. We will inquire into implications of Christ's lordship for various spheres of life, such as politics, art, science and the environment. We investigate and develop personal responses to the challenges for a Christian worldview in today's pluralist society. Students are encouraged to analyze their own worldview in order to critically interact with a view toward understanding how it affects relationships in society and the world.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 576

Christian Worldviews in Historical and Cultural Perspective

What is Worldview in relation to Theology? How does it influence us and others? Students are invited to explore the nature and scope of Christian worldview as we investigate some of the salient moments in the history of Christian worldview thinking and its contemporary expressions. We will inquire into implications of Christ's lordship for various spheres of life, such as politics, art, science and the environment. We investigate and develop personal responses to the challenges for a Christian worldview in today's pluralist society. Students are encouraged to analyze their own worldview in order to critically interact with a view toward understanding how it affects relationships in society and the world.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 577

New Testament Canon: Development & Theology

Investigates the theological implications of the historical development of the New Testament canon. Stress is laid upon the contextual reading of primary source evidence and its interpretation in important secondary source literature. New Testament canon development is explored as it relates to the Rule of Faith, the early councils, creeds, and the church fathers. These relationships are then investigated with a view toward how they influence our understanding of Scripture in the twenty-first century.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 577

New Testament Canon: Development & Theology

Investigates the theological implications of the historical development of the New Testament canon. Stress is laid upon the contextual reading of primary source evidence and its interpretation in important secondary source literature. New Testament canon development is explored as it relates to the Rule of Faith, the early councils, creeds, and the church fathers. These relationships are then investigated with a view toward how they influence our understanding of Scripture in the twenty-first century.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 577

New Testament Canon: Development and Theology

Investigates the theological implications of the historical development of the New Testament canon. Stress is laid upon the contextual reading of primary source evidence and its interpretation in important secondary source literature. New Testament canon development is explored as it relates to the Rule of Faith, the early councils, creeds, and the church fathers. These relationships are then investigated with a view toward how they influence our understanding of Scripture in the twenty-first century.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 611

Advanced Old Testament Exegesis

The principles of Hebrew exegesis are reviewed and applied to several examples of the genres found within the Old Testament.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of two years of Hebrew. With the instructor's consent, second year Hebrew Readings may be taken as a co- requisite.
2025-2026 RELS 611

Advanced Old Testament Exegesis

The principles of Hebrew exegesis are reviewed and applied to several examples of the genres found within the Old Testament.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 611

Advanced Old Testament Exegesis

The principles of Hebrew exegesis are reviewed and applied to several examples of the genres found within the Old Testament.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of two years of Hebrew. With the instructor's consent, second-year Hebrew Readings may be taken as a co-requisite.
RELS 612

Advanced Old Testament Seminar

Old Testament Seminar presupposes RELS 611 (or equivalent) and is offered every spring semester. Seminar topics are selected from the following: Old Testament Textual Criticism, Genesis, Exodus, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, Daniel, Psalms, Chronicles and the Rewritten Bible, Inner-Biblical Exegesis, History of the Hebrew Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Hebrew Bible, and Old Testament Theology. Among other things, students are asked to research and report on various aspects of the seminar topic. One of the purposes of the course is to acquaint students with current issues in the field and to encourage the development of critical thinking.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 612

Advanced Old Testament Seminar

Old Testament Seminar presupposes RELS 611 (or equivalent) and is offered every spring semester. Seminar topics are selected from the following: Old Testament Textual Criticism, Genesis, Exodus, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, Daniel, Psalms, Chronicles and the Rewritten Bible, Inner-Biblical Exegesis, History of the Hebrew Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Hebrew Bible, and Old Testament Theology. Among other things, students are asked to research and report on various aspects of the seminar topic. One of the purposes of the course is to acquaint students with current issues in the field and to encourage the development of critical thinking.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 612

Advanced Old Testament Seminar

Old Testament Seminar presupposes RELS 611 (or equivalent) and is offered every spring semester. Seminar topics are selected from the following: Old Testament Textual Criticism, Genesis, Exodus, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, Daniel, Psalms, Chronicles and the Rewritten Bible, Inner-Biblical Exegesis, History of the Hebrew Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Hebrew Bible, and Old Testament Theology. Among other things, students are asked to research and report on various aspects of the seminar topic. One of the purposes of the course is to acquaint students with current issues in the field and to encourage the development of critical thinking.

Course Credits: 3
RELS 621

Advanced New Testament Exegesis

The principles of Greek exegesis are reviewed and applied to several examples of the genres found within the New Testament.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of two years of Greek. With the instructor's consent, second year Greek Readings may be taken as a co-requisite.
2025-2026 RELS 621

Advanced New Testament Exegesis

The principles of Greek exegesis are reviewed and applied to several examples of the genres found within the New Testament.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 RELS 621

Advanced New Testament Exegesis

The principles of Greek exegesis are reviewed and applied to several examples of the genres found within the New Testament.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): A minimum of two years of Greek. With the instructor's consent, second-year Greek Readings may be taken as a co-requisite.
RELS 622

Advanced New Testament Seminar

New Testament Seminar presupposes RELS 621 (or equivalent) and is offered every spring semester. Seminar topics are selected from the following: Matthew, Luke-Acts, Prison Epistles, Hebrews, Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, Apocryphal Gospels and the New Testament, the Septuagint and the New Testament, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament, the Targums and the New Testament, Anti-Semitism and the New Testament, and New Testament Theology. Students are asked to research various aspects of the seminar topic and report back to the seminar. One of the purposes of the course is to acquaint students with current issues in the field and to encourage the development of critical thinking.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 RELS 622

Advanced New Testament Seminar

New Testament Seminar presupposes RELS 621 (or equivalent) and is offered every spring semester. Seminar topics are selected from the following: Matthew, Luke-Acts, Prison Epistles, Hebrews, Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, Apocryphal Gospels and the New Testament, the Septuagint and the New Testament, the Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament, the Targums and the New Testament, Anti-Semitism and the New Testament, and New Testament Theology. Students are asked to research various aspects of the seminar topic and report back to the seminar. One of the purposes of the course is to acquaint students with current issues in the field and to encourage the development of critical thinking.

Course Credits: 3