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RELS 341	RELS 341 The Pentateuch Course Credits: 3 A study of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible with special reference to introduction, exegesis, and history. Attention is given to their historical and theological significance for both Judaism and Christianity. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
RELS 342	RELS 342 Psalms & Wisdom Literature Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the place, function, and form of the Psalms and wisdom literature within the context of other ancient Near Eastern literature, including an analysis of selected examples such as Job, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
RELS 343	RELS 343 Issues in Contemporary Culture Course Credits: 3 This course examines a number of significant issues currently under discussion by both academics and thinking people in western culture in the light of key biblical texts relating to them. Issues will include: postmodernism, relativism, pluralism, and cultural diversity, tolerance, truth, euthanasia, stem cell research and the perceived connection between violence and religion.
RELS 350	RELS 350 Biblical Archaeology Course Credits: 3 A three-week tour of Israel and/or Greece, for the purpose of studying ancient sites and current excavations relating to biblical studies. Prerequisite(s): RELS 111, 112 NB: Offered during Summer sessions only.
RELS 351	RELS 351 Life & Teaching of Jesus Course Credits: 3 A study of the life of Jesus through the eyes of the four evangelists, with special reference to Jesus' teaching on God, man, the Kingdom, righteousness, and prayer. An evaluation of the extra-biblical view of the person of Jesus. Students are also introduced to the major issues and topics discussed over the last centuries of historical Jesus research. Prerequisite(s): RELS 112
RELS 352	RELS 352 Life & Letters of Paul Course Credits: 3 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. Prerequisite(s): RELS 112 NB: Not offered every year. See Department chair.
RELS 355	RELS 355 Aramaic Course Credits: 3 Basic grammar. An introduction to Aramaic literature by reading passages of the Aramaic sections of Daniel and Ezra and selections from post-biblical Aramaic. Prerequisite(s): RELS 245 and 336
RELS 360	RELS 360 Christian Apologetics Course Credits: 3 A study of the nature and methods of defending the Christian faith including an examination of the evidence for and the arguments against a Christian worldview. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing
RELS 361	RELS 361 History of Christianity I Course Credits: 3 A study of the history of the Christian Church from the turn of the first century to the eve of the sixteenth century Reformation with attention to the persons, events, and issues involved in the major developments of Christianity. Cross-listed: HIST 361 Prerequisite(s): 3 sem. hrs. of RELS, and 3 sem. hrs. of HIST

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