Religion (RELG)

RELG 181G, INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS 3 (3)

An introduction to the major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Explores beliefs and practices of each religion; includes reading from primary texts. Humanities Core Course. (OT 36)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO6

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

RELG 182G, INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF RELIGION 3 (3)

This introductory course offers a foundation for understanding the religious dimensions of human existence across diverse faith traditions and cultures. Rather than simply surveying individual religions, it explores their intersections and mutual influences, providing new perspectives on both the universal and unique aspects of religion through comparative methods. Humanities Core Course (OT 36).

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO6

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

RELG 251G, EXPLORING THE BIBLE 3 (3)

An introductory exploration of the major themes, nature and contents of the Old and New Testaments. (OT 36)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO6

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: ENGL 161

Typically Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring Semesters

RELG 261, RELIGION IN AMERICA 3 (3)

This course explores the influence of world religions and emerging faiths, as well as the roles of humanism, agnosticism, and unique hybrid religious phenomena on American society. The course also offers the historical development of religious life in America while analyzing the rich diversity that shapes contemporary society. By studying religious experiences in America, students will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationship between faith and culture. Humanities Core Course (OT 36)

General Education: GEO2, GEO4, GEO6

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: ENGL 161

Typically Offered: Spring Semester

RELG 262G, INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN PHILOSOPHY 3 (3)

This course is an introductory survey of philosophies originating in India, China, Korea, and Japan. The course examines how their philosophical, religious, and cultural traditions have shaped ideas about balance, wisdom, beauty, ethics, and living with purpose. By making use of primary texts (in English translation), the course discusses how reflections on the cosmos, knowledge, and human nature connect to everyday life. Humanities Core Course. (OT 36)

General Education: GEO2, GEO4, GEO6

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: ENGL 161

Typically Offered: Fall Semester

RELG 270G, RELIGION AND SCIENCE 3 (3)

This course explores the intersections and interactions of religion and science. By introducing critical methods in the study of religion and science, the course considers the issues such as the place of religion in a scientific age and the relationship between faith and reason. (OT 36)

General Education: GEO2, GEO4, GEO6, GEO7

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

RELG 281G, PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 3 (3)

An introduction to the major topics in the philosophy of religion including the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, the significance of religious experience, and the nature of religious truth. No prerequisite but PHLY 151 and/or PHLY 161 is recommended. Humanities Core Course. (OT 36)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO6, GEO8

Typically Offered: Spring Semester

RELG 299, INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES IN RELIGION 1-3 (2)

An in-depth study of areas in religion presented by discussion and/or individual research and reading. Topics will vary. Repeatable up to six (6) times for a total of six (6) credit hours.

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: Division approval

Typically Offered: Offer as required