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Programs

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Course ID	Course
RELS 423	RELS 423 Apocalyptic Literature Course Credits: 3 A study of the origin, form, and function of apocalyptic literature as well as important motifs and themes. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 425	RELS 425 Pauline Theology Course Credits: 3 A survey of the general contours of Paul's thinking and a closer examination of one particular aspect of his theology, such as the origins of his gospel, the problem of coherence and contingency, his apostleship, his missionary strategy, his Christology, or the theology of one of his letters. Prerequisite(s): RELS 112 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 446	RELS 446 Hebrew Prophets Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the origin, function, and meaning of the Hebrew prophets through a survey of the prophetic writings of the Hebrew Bible, including a discussion of the relationship to the historical periods in which they were composed and their theological significance within Judaism and Christianity. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 448	RELS 448 Ancient Near East and the Old Testament Course Credits: 3 A study of selected ancient Near Eastern texts and their relevance for the exegesis of the Old Testament. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 449	RELS 449 Old Testament Seminar Course Credits: 3 This course is a study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of Old Testament studies. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 and minimum third-year standing. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 453	RELS 453 Synoptic Gospels and Acts Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
RELS 454	RELS 454 Writings and Theology of John Course Credits: 3 A study of the historical, literary, and theological aspects of the New Testament documents often categorized in biblical studies as “The Johannine Writings,” which comprise the Gospel of John, the Letters of John, and Revelation. Important considerations include their distinctive and collective contributions to the formation of Christian thought and identity in antiquity and today. Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
RELS 456	RELS 456 New Testament Seminar Course Credits: 3 A study of selected topics that are currently under examination in the field of New Testament studies. Prerequisite(s): RELS 112 and minimum third-year standing. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
RELS 460	RELS 460 Current Issues & Trends in Missions Course Credits: 3 Current missiological themes are studied such as: Missio Dei, Salvation Today, social justice and mission, meaning of evangelism and evangelization, contextualization, liberation themes, missions as inculturation, missions as an ecumenical expression, mobilizing the laity for missions, missions as a theology, and missions as an eschatological hope. The course also examines shifting missiological paradigms within the Conciliar Movement and Evangelical responses. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 or 112, or instructor’s consent.

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