REL - Religious Studies

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Courses

REL 105 World Religions
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Comparative study of the major religions of the world. Topics include: foundation and historical development, cultural function, and religious traditions of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Jainism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, and other religious movements.
Prerequisites: ENG 101

Ohio Transfer Module Approved

REL 110 The Old Testament
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Nonsectarian study of the Hebrew Bible/Christian Old Testament Bible. Topics include: historical background, authorship, literary themes and forms, and contemporary biblical scholarship.
Prerequisites: ENG 101

REL 115 The New Testament
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.

Nonsectarian study of the Christian New Testament Bible. Topics include: historical background, authorship, literary themes and forms, and contemporary biblical scholarship..
Prerequisites: ENG 101