2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Social Work

  
  • SWK 473 - Global Practice

    (4)
    The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, allowing for information, economic, and social issues to spread across borders rapidly. This Capstone Course for the Global and International Studies Program and social work elective will prepare students with a beginning understanding of global issues that impact both local and domestic practice with international populations. From an interdisciplinary practice perspective, students will learn about current international issues and their impact on society. Utilizing an anti-oppressive framework, students will develop ethical skills based on principles of social justice, reconciliation, peace, and truth in preparation for both international and domestic practice in global contexts. A 40-hour domestic internship will be part of this course.

    Offered each Fall.

Sociology

  
  • SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology

    (3)
    An introductory study of cultural heritage, social nature, group relationships, social institutions, and social change.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • SOC 202 - Problems in Society

    (3)
    The nature and treatment of social problems such as race, population, crime, mental illness.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • SOC 256 - Sociological Research Methods

    (3)
    Examines the methods sociologists use to study the social world. It compares the rationale behind the adopting of quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Special attention will be given to research design, sampling, data collection, and the ethnographic approach. The question of ethics within the research process will also be considered.

    Offered on demand.
  
  • SOC 310 - American Minorities

    (3)
    A study in the strains experienced by various minorities in the United States, particularly the black population, within both historical and contemporary contexts. Emphasis is upon understanding the limitations in practice of the American democratic ideal. A further purpose is to promote an awareness of recent changes in the status and attitudes of minorities in light of that ideal.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SWK 222.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • SOC 340 - Sociology of Gender

    (3)
    The course focuses on perceptions of gender and uses sociological analysis to examine issues related to male/female interaction and identity. Theoretical perspectives will be explored along with a focus on gender roles. A section on media representations of masculinity and femininity will also be included.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • SOC 355 - Sociology of Religion

    (3)
    Examines the major sociological theories of the nature and role of religion in society and charts a progression of sociological thought. This course considers the classical work of Durkheim, Weber and Marx, secularization theory, and rational choice theory. It also explores organizational/denominational typologies.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201.

    Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • SOC 362 - The Sociology of Crime and Deviance

    (3)
    This course examines sociological perspectives of deviant and criminal behavior within contemporary society. The objective of this course is to survey the current information and research on selected types of deviance in society in order to understand the personal and social structural dimensions of the behavior, including the implications for social policy and control. Emphasis will be placed on sociological versus individualistic explanations of criminal behavior, crime data and research methods, patterns of criminality and victimization, and criminal justice and the search for solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201.

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • SOC 450 - Advanced Topics

    (1-3)
    An opportunity for the superior student to pursue, under supervision, an area of special interest either on his/her own initiative or in a seminar group. Open to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.

    Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.

Spanish

  
  • SPAN 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    (4)
    An introductory course to the Spanish language that emphasizes a communicative approach to the teaching of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Course work includes brief cultural readings and is supplemented with audio tapes and a lab manual/workbook.

    Prerequisite(s): None.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • SPAN 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    (4)
    Continuation of SPAN 101: an introductory course to the Spanish language that emphasizes a communicative approach to the teaching of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Course work includes brief cultural readings and is supplemented with audio tapes and a lab manual/workbook.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    (3)
    Building upon the concepts introduced during the first year, this course promotes continued development in all four skill areas: oral comprehension, verbal production, reading comprehension and the mechanics of writing in Spanish. Emphasis is on grammar acquisition and vocabulary development.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or equivalent.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    (3)
    Building upon the concepts introduced during the first year, this course promotes continued development in all four skill areas: oral comprehension, verbal production, reading comprehension and the mechanics of writing in Spanish. Emphasis is on grammar acquisition and vocabulary development.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 or equivalent.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • SPAN 211 - Introduction to Spanish/Spanish American Literature

    (3)
    An introductory course into contemporary Spanish and Spanish American writers to familiarize students with enduring themes and issues in literature, the various literary genres, and the analytical skills necessary in the study of Spanish and Spanish American thought and culture.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent.

    Offered each Spring. May be taken concurrently with SPAN 202.
  
  • SPAN 321 - Hispanic Culture in the United States

    (3)
    A study of the history and culture of Hispanic groups in the United States, focusing on their political, social, and religious institutions as well as their value systems. This course is planned to assist students in understanding the cultural contributions of each Hispanic group within the broader American culture. Reading materials include literary and non-literary sources.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SPAN 342 - The Art of Writing in Spanish

    (3)
    A writing workshop that focuses primarily on various writing styles. This course offers practice in several expository modes and requires a final paper. The main emphasis is placed on the process of writing. Peer editing and revisions are essential components of this course, resulting in more effective and targeted writing skills in Spanish.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • SPAN 361 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

    (3)
    A comprehensive study of the many influences that make up the collage that is Spain today, from the drawings of Altamira to contemporary life. Focus is placed on the development of the arts, major ideologies, religious traditions, and geographical divisions.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent.

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • SPAN 371 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization

    (3)
    An inquiry into the cultural and historical development of the main countries that comprise present-day Latin America. Starting with the pre-colonial civilization through their struggle for independence to present-day issues, the impact of culture will be analyzed as represented in the arts, government and societal norms.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or equivalent.

    Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • SPAN 415 - Advanced Studies in Spanish/Spanish American Literature

    (3)
    Intensive study of a selected topic, genre, author or group of authors in Spanish/Spanish American literature. Subtitle will indicate course content.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 211 or equivalent.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SPAN 421 - Translation and Stylistics

    (3)
    An advanced-level course to develop greater understanding of Spanish syntax, complex morphological and semantical structures, and idiomatic expressions through a comparative study of English and Spanish. Stress is on the correct application of grammar principles, fundamentals of stylistics, and appropriate vocabulary use in both written exercises as well as in translation assignments.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SPAN 430 - Internship in Spanish

    (1-3)
    A practical, on- or off- campus experience in which a student assists a professional in a field appropriate to the student’s area of interest, such as conducting oral and written translations, preparing and presenting lessons and sermons, participating in music and art productions, working with Spanish speakers through health care and social agencies, or conducting conversational practice with those who need language help. The student is expected to participate in thirty clock hours for each hour of credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.

    Offered on demand.
  
  • SPAN 450 - Advanced Topics in Spanish

    (1-3)
    An examination and analysis of a particular genre, movement, author, work, or theme.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.

    Offered at department discretion.
  
  • SPAN 451 - Spanish Linguistics

    (3)
    An introduction to the study of linguistics through an examination of the historical development of the Spanish language with particular emphasis on phonetics and phonology. Includes a discussion of regional dialects and other sociolinguistic issues.

    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 342.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SPAN 460 - Immersion Experience in Spanish

    (3-6)
    A supervised experience in a Spanish-speaking environment that provides an advanced language experience through time spent in a Spanish-speaking country or local Hispanic community, and/or enrollment in an overseas study program. Emphasis is on the use of the Spanish language in the every day affairs of the culture. The student is expected to maintain 120 consecutive hours of immersion for each hour of credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.

    Offered on demand.

Sport Management

  
  • SMGT 272 - Indoor/Outdoor Practicum

    (2)
    This course will allow students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application in a sport setting. Each sport management major must complete this 60-hour practicum experience working within the Malone University Athletics Department in the areas of indoor and outdoor game and facility management. This practicum must be completed in order for a student to participate in the PE 435 Internship during the senior year.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • SMGT 290 - Facility and Event Management

    (3)
    The study of the processes in facility management and event planning as applied to sport and recreation areas. Topics include strategies for managing event logistics; steps for procuring and contracting for an event; all items necessary to administer a sport event; and planning, constructing, and equipping of sport and recreational facilities.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • SMGT 301 - Management of Sport

    (3)
    The nature of management is examined from a theoretical and practical perspective in a variety of sports settings. Managerial functions and skills are the focus of study and students will examine career opportunities, field experiences, human resource management, policy issues, facilities, marketing, economics, and finance of sport.

    Cross-listed with BUS 301.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • SMGT 334 - Media Practicum

    (1)
    This course will allow students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application in a sport setting. Each major must complete this 30-hour practicum experience working in the Malone University Athletics Department. This practicum must be completed before a student can participate in an internship.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • SMGT 347 - Financial Aspects of Sport

    (3)
    This course provides students interested in pursuing a career in the sport management field a basic knowledge and understanding of principles, processes, and strategies related to the financial aspects of operating organizations whose missions involve the provision of sport-related services and products. The basic theory in finance and accounting is applied to managerial control of sport organizations. Included are forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and economic impact studies.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 332 or permission of the instructor.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SMGT 435 - Internship in Sport Management

    (3)
    Designed to give the student hands-on experience in the sport management field. Enrollment by permission of the sport management adviser.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • SMGT 442 - Sport Marketing

    (3)
    This course will examine the historical development, current practices, and future trends of marketing sport. An analysis of key marketing strategies and concepts will be studied from a sport manager’s perspective. Topics include promotions and public relations, sport consumer behavior, strategic market planning, marketing information management, marketing communications, and sponsorship.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 311 or permission of the instructor.

    Cross-listed with BUS 442.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SMGT 445 - Ethical and Legal Issues of Sport

    (3)
    Examines legal concepts related to sport management, including athletic participation and eligibility; constitutional due process; anti-trust exemptions; facility, coaching, and employment contracts; tort law applications to participants and spectators; and concepts, models, and techniques to use in managing ethical dilemmas.

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • SMGT 453 - Governance in Sport

    (3)
    This course will examine the basics of both professional and amateur governance structures and policy development.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.

Sports Outreach Ministries

  
  • SPMN 224 - Sports Outreach Ministry Models in the Contemporary Era

    (3)
    Contemporary sports outreach ministries will be explored in this course. Studies of ministries such as local church sports outreaches (CSRM, CSI, Rec Lab, Upward); para-sports ministries (YMCA, AIS, UW, FCA, AIA,) and sport outreach coalitions (ISC, SOA, CIS) will provide a solid basis for understanding the historical organizational models of sports outreach. Firm philosophical foundations and the stories of sport/faith pioneers and their organizations will provide personal inspiration for students to develop relevant contemporary expressions of outreach for present and future generations of nonchurched people. Students are required to take a sports outreach related internship in conjunction with this class.

    Prerequisite(s): EDMN 101, 102. Co-requisite(s): 1 hour of EDMN 430 Internship

    Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • SPMN 225 - Christmanship – A Biblical and Ethical Basis for Sport and Competition

    (3)
    Designed to equip current varsity and recreational athletes and coaches with specific tools to aid them in living out their faith, including how to glorify and worship God in their athletic endeavors. It is also to inform future sports outreach ministers on how they can design and implement God-honoring sport outreaches. This course studies the primary sports-related biblical passages and athletic words in their original languages to establish a biblical basis for sport and competition from which a contemporary Christian ethic of competition – Christmanship – emerges. An athletic “lab” will enable students to experience how the Christmanship theory can be applied and practiced. Students are required to take a sports outreach related internship in conjunction with this class.

    Prerequisite(s): EDMN 101, 102. Co-requisite(s): 1 hour of EDMN 430 Internship

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SPMN 312 - Leading and Organizing a Sports Outreach Ministry

    (3)
    Course content includes organizational theory, principles, and practical tips for initiating, maintaining, and growing a sports outreach ministry. Foundational aspects such as leadership recruitment, training, and support; facility maintenance and supervision; budgeting, scheduling, organization, and implementation of specific leagues; outreaches and activities for all ages, genders, and sports. Students will learn the basics of day-to-day operations of a sports outreach ministry and become aware of the cutting-edge resources, equipment, services, and materials in the field. Students are required to take a sports outreach related internship in conjunction with this class.

    Prerequisite(s): EDMN 101, 102. Co-requisite(s): 1 hour of EDMN 430 Internship

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • SPMN 313 - Current Practices in Sports Evangelism

    (3)
    Designed to inform and empower missionaries, evangelists, and ministers who desire to reach the world for Christ with a proven strategy: sports outreach. Students will learn why this strategy is so effective in opening previously closed doors to people, communities, and countries. In addition to the historical and theological studies of evangelism, students will personally participate in evangelism using sport and recreational strategies during the semester. Students are required to take a sports outreach related internship in conjunction with this class.

    Prerequisite(s): EDMN 101, 102. Co-requisite(s): 1 hour of EDMN 430 Internship

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.

Theatre

  
  • THEA 220 - Introduction to Theatre

    (3)
    Understanding, appreciating, and experiencing theatre as a participant and audience member. Specific emphasis on laboratory training with the basic components of play production.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • THEA 240 - Applied Drama

    (1-3)
    Participation in dramatic productions, including acting, directing, costuming, makeup, staging, lighting, sound, and props. Open to Freshmen and Sophomores only. Repeatable to six hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • THEA 320 - Acting I: Fundamentals

    (3)
    Theory and practice in the art of creating believable character for stage; physical and vocal skills needed for acting.

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • THEA 330 - World Drama

    (3)
    A survey of the plays and production styles from Aeschylus to the present, with emphasis on structural and literary analysis of the representative scripts as well as on their reconstructed original performances.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • THEA 340 - Applied Drama

    (1-3)
    Participation in dramatic productions, including acting, directing, costuming, makeup, staging, lighting, sound, and props. Open to Juniors and Seniors only. Repeatable to six hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • THEA 353 - Christians in the Arts

    (3)
    This course explores the relationship between Christian faith and the theatre arts. Students will encounter writers and theologians that have wrestled with the complex relationships among faith tradition, theology, the arts, and the artist. This course is designed to help students think integratively about their roles as artists within their own faith traditions. During the course, students will develop deeper understandings of their views of art while developing works of art.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • THEA 361 - Acting II: Voice and Movement

    (3)
    A basic course in developing the actor’s voice and body as tools for performance. Emphasis on vocal mechanics will include proper breathing, projection, resonance, articulation, and characterization. Emphasis on body mechanics will include exploring movement through the elements of time, space, and energy. These mechanics will be specifically applied to basic dialects, singing voice, choreography, stage combat, and/or period movement.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • THEA 421 - Stagecraft

    (3)
    An introduction to the technical aspects of play production. Emphasis on set construction, lighting, sound, scene painting, rigging, costume, and make-up. These techniques can also be applied to television production.

    Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • THEA 431 - Scriptwriting

    (3)
    This course addresses the art and craft of writing scripts. Students will learn elements of play structure and participate in workshops while engaged in dialogue and character development exercises. Students will write ten-minute plays, one-act plays, full-length plays, and screenplays.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 110.

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • THEA 441 - Auditioning

    (3)
    An introduction to the art of auditioning and to a variety of auditioning techniques. Students will learn presentation skills while engaged in exercises with résumés, headshots, interviews, cold readings, monologues, and music. These techniques can be easily applied to television and film auditions.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.

Theology

  
  • THEO 201 - History of Christian Thought

    (3)
    A survey of the history of the Christian church from its inception to the twentieth century, with special emphasis on the most significant events, movements, personalities, and teachings which have influenced the development of the church.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • THEO 211 - Introduction to Theology

    (3)
    This course introduces students to the main contours of Christian theology through an exploration of some of the central issues and doctrines of the faith. A chronological survey that provides an outline of Christian history, including the Evangelical Friends heritage, is included. A final focus is on the application of theological insights to students’ areas of advanced study and/or vocation.

    Prerequisite(s): BIBL 111, 121.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • THEO 323 - The Quakers

    (3)
    A study of the origins of Friends, the early evangelistic and missionary movements, quietism, schisms, revivals, and modernization. Attention will be given to the place of Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region in the history of Friends.

    Prerequisite(s): HIST 111 or 112; 211 or 212.

    Cross-listed with HIST 323.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • THEO 325 - Biblical and Theological Foundations of Missions and Cross-Cultural Ministries

    (3)
    This course will explore the biblical and theological underpinnings of missions and cross-cultural ministries. Biblical bases and models for cross-cultural ministries will be examined. The course will also investigate a wide variety of Christian theological perspectives on world missions and the destiny of the unevangelized.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • THEO 331 - Christian Theology I

    (3)
    An introduction to the study of Christian theology and its major themes based on the Scriptures and in the context of historical Christian thought and philosophy. This course covers revelation, the nature of Scripture, the attributes of God, the Trinity, creation, providence, the spirit world, humanity, and sin.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • THEO 332 - Christian Theology II

    (3)
    A continuation of the study of Christian theology and its major themes based on the Scriptures and in the context of historical Christian thought and philosophy. This courses covers the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the elements of salvation, the Church, and eschatology.

    Prerequisite(s): THEO 331.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • THEO 340 - War, Peace, and Revolution in Christian Tradition

    (3)
    This course explores the various historical positions relative to war and peace. It concludes with an examination of contemporary issues relative to peacemaking such as nuclear crisis, draft, peace movements, and civil disobedience.

    Offered on demand.
  
  • THEO 342 - Spiritual Formation

    (3)
    This course will introduce the student to the nature of the spiritual life by examining the biblical, theological, and historical foundations for Christian spirituality. Assuming a holistic perspective of life, attention will be given to the expression and growth of our spirituality, and the role of the spiritual disciplines.

    Offered each Fall.
  
  • THEO 343 - Philosophy of Religion

    (3)
    It is the purpose of this course to examine classical questions in philosophy of religion as well as to consider current trends in the discipline. The course will include an examination of theistic proofs, the nature and activity of God, talk about God, as well as other closely related topics. This design is intended to provoke thought and reflection as well as to hone philosophical skills.

    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 100.

    Cross-listed with PHIL 343.

    Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • THEO 362 - Apologetics

    (3)
    This course examines (1) the role of apologetics in the historic Christian faith, (2) schools of apologetics that have emerged among Christians, and (3) particular apologetic arguments used to defend and advance the Christian worldview. Students will be empowered to think through personal questions of faith and will investigate how apologetics may be used with skeptics as well as those who are seeking the truth in the post-modern world.

    Offered on demand.
  
  • THEO 363 - Political Theology

    (3)
    This course seeks to explore the biblical and non-biblical theological foundations of civil society, law, and international relations. The course contains both an historical element, focusing on the history of Christian thinking about the political realm, and a normative element, focusing on the current debates and issues concerning Christianity and politics.

    Cross-listed with POL 363.

    Offered Fall 2014 and alternate Fall semesters.
  
  • THEO 366 - History of World Missions

    (3)
    This course surveys the history of the Christian missionary movement from the time of the early church to the present. Historical topics include missionary movements in “barbarian” Europe, colonial Latin America, and global efforts in the 19th and 20th centuries. Special attention will be given to issues of culture and authority that have emerged in the transmission of faith, as well as the implications of the recent shift of the center of Christianity from the northern to the southern half of the globe.

    Cross-listed with HIST 366.

    Offered Spring 2015 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • THEO 407 - Faith and World Views

    (3)
    An exploration of the major world views and a review of the rich resources of the Bible for creative personal faith and life in the modern world. An opportunity to integrate faith, learning, and living within the nursing profession is the goal. Only students in the nursing degree completion program may register for this course.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the first 12 months or semesters I, II, and III.

  
  • THEO 410 - Faith and Personal Ethics

    (3)
    This course is both a study of significant ethical theories and the factors involved in ethical decision-making as well as a study of several contemporary ethical issues from a Christian perspective. This course cannot be taken on a tutorial basis.

    Prerequisite(s): BIBL 111, 121; PHIL 100; junior or senior standing.

    Offered as needed.
  
  • THEO 413 - Contemporary Theology

    (3)
    This course examines the thinking of the most influential theologians of the twentieth century, with a special focus on how their thinking has both reflected and shaped modern understandings of God.

    Prerequisite(s): THEO 331 and 332, or 201.

    Offered each Spring.
  
  • THEO 421 - Current Controversies in Theology

    (3)
    The purpose of this course is to help students clarify and deepen their understanding of significant, controversial theological issues (e.g., God’s sovereignty and human freedom, miraculous gifts today, women in ministry, destiny of the unevangelized, etc.). By exploring important, widely disputed areas of theology students will enhance their capacities to dialogue positively with others in the process of formulating and articulating their own convictions.

    Prerequisite(s): THEO 201 or 331.

    Offered Spring 2014 and alternate Spring semesters.
  
  • THEO 450 - Advanced Topics

    (1-3)
    An opportunity for superior students to pursue a subject of special interest on their own initiative or in a seminar group. Open only to juniors or seniors who are majors in this area and who have completed or are taking regularly scheduled courses.

    Enrollment by permission of the Department Chair.
  
  • THEO 460 - Senior Seminar

    (2)
    A capstone course required of all majors in the Department of Theology. The course is designed to assess students’ understanding and application of knowledge gained in the core theology curriculum through engaging a pressing contemporary issue faced by Christians serving the Church. Students will be required to write a major integrative research paper, pass a set of qualifying examinations, and finalize the assessment portfolio.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.

    Offered each semester.
  
  • THEO 461 - History of World Religions

    (3)
    A study of the history of the main religions of the world, with particular emphasis on Indigenous Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto, Judaism, Islam, and Ba’hai. This course will focus on the most important beliefs and practices of each religious tradition. Students will learn about the founders and key individuals as well as examine portions of the sacred text(s) of several major religious traditions. Experiencing sacred music and places of worship of the world’s major religions will enable the development of a deepened understanding of other religions. Also emphasized will be cross-cultural engagement and a Christian response to interaction with adherents of other religions.

    Cross-listed with HIST 461.

    Offered Fall 2013 and alternate Fall semesters.
 

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