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1 Religion is among the most important aspects of human civilization. Overview The Department of offers courses that explore the many dimensions of religious history, experience, culture, and doctrine. We offer both a major and a minor field of study as well as minors in Christian Studies and Catholic Studies. In taking these courses students discover the central role played by religion in human civilization and learn to think, speak, and write thoughtfully and critically about that role. I would like to welcome you and invite you to contact me with any questions you may have about our programs. UPEI Department of Peter Karl Koritansky, Associate Professor, Chair Major REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Page 1 of 13

2 Forty-two semester hours in are required for the major. These must include: a) RS 1050 or both RS 1010 and RS 1020, b) At least one course each from groups B and F, c) At least two courses (one of which must be at the 3000 level) from each of groups C, D, and E. The remaining hours of credit may be chosen from among all offerings, including crosslisted courses. RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES A. General Introductions 1010 Religions of the World: Western Traditions 1020 Religions of the World: Eastern Traditions 1050 World Religions B. Thematic Introductions 1030 Myths of Love, Sex and Marriage 1040 Myths of Hate and Evil C. Western Religious History 1710 Introduction to Catholic Christianity 2020 Christianity 2060 The Great Conversation II: 21st Century Perspectives 2110 The Bible 2430 Judaism 2440 Islam 2750 Crises in Religious Authority 2780 Spirituality of the Sacraments 2840 Introduction to Medieval Theology and Philosophy 2860 Spiritual Journey of Christian Mystics 3020 Cults, Sects, and New Religions 3310 History of Christianity to Reformation (see History 3210) 3320 History of Christianity from the Reformation to the Present (see History 3220) 3760 Thomas Aquinas and the Thomist Tradition 3870 The New Testament D. Eastern Religions and Comparative Religion 2210 Buddhism East and West 2420 Hinduism 2510 Japanese Religion and Culture 2610 Chinese Religion and Philosophy 2790 Catholicism, Christian Unity, and World Religions 3040 Alternative Spirtualities 3220 Religious Ethics East and West 3230 Interreligious Dialogue 3520 Mysticism in Buddhism and Christianity E. Religion and Modernity 2120 Why are we Here: Explorations on the Meaning of Life 2320 Christianity and the Moral Imagination 2350 Skepticism, Agnosticism, Atheism and Belief 2360 Religion and Politics 2620 Psychology of Religion 2760 Catholic Moral Thought Page 2 of 13

3 Social Ethics: Free and Faithful Religion and Society (see Sociology/Anthropology 4210) Philosophy of Religion (see Philosophy 3620) Beauty and Belief Faith and Reason in Modern Catholic Thought (formerly 2340) Science and Religion F. Advanced Seminar 4010 Theory and Method in the Study of Religion Special Topics and Directed Studies 2880, 3880, and 4880 Special Topics 4510 and 4520 Directed Studies Other 1210 Classical Mythology (see Classics 2210) 2720 Medieval Art (see Fine Arts 2120) Minor REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES Twenty-one semester hours in are required for the minor. These must include: a) RS 1050 or both RS 1010 and RS 1020, b) At least one course from each of groups B, C, D, and E, c) At least two courses in total must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. The remaining hours of credit may be chosen from among all offerings, including crosslisted courses. RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES A. General Introductions 1010 Religions of the World: Western Traditions 1020 Religions of the World: Eastern Traditions 1050 World Religions B. Thematic Introductions 1030 Myths of Love, Sex and Marriage 1040 Myths of Hate and Evil 1060 The Great Conversation I: 21st Century Perspectives C. Western Religious History 1710 Introduction to Catholic Christianity 2020 Christianity 2110 The Bible 2430 Judaism 2440 Islam 2750 Crises in Religious Authority 2780 Spirituality of the Sacraments 2840 Introduction to Medieval Theology and Philosophy 2860 Spiritual Journey of Christian Mystics Page 3 of 13

4 Cults, Sects, and New Religions History of Christianity to Reformation (see History 3210) History of Christianity from the Reformation to the Present (see History 3220) Thomas Aquinas and the Thomist Tradition The New Testament D. Eastern Religions and Comparative Religion 2210 Buddhism East and West 2420 Hinduism 2510 Japanese Religion and Culture 2610 Chinese Religion and Philosophy 2790 Catholicism, Christian Unity, and World Religions 3040 Alternative Spirtualities 3220 Religious Ethics East and West 3230 Interreligious Dialogue 3520 Mysticism in Buddhism and Christianity E. Religion and Modernity 2120 Why are we Here: Explorations on the Meaning of Life 2320 Christianity and the Moral Imagination 2350 Skepticism, Agnosticism, Atheism and Belief 2360 Religion and Politics 2620 Psychology of Religion 2760 Catholic Moral Thought 2770 Social Ethics: Free and Faithful 2820 Faith, Struggle and Fulfillment 3510 Religion and Society (see Sociology/Anthropology 4210) 3620 Philosophy of Religion (see Philosophy 3620) 3740 Beauty and Belief 3750 Faith and Reason in Modern Catholic Thought 3860 (formerly 2340) Science and Religion F. Advanced Seminar 4010 Theory and Method in the Study of Religion Special Topics and Directed Studies 2880, 3880, and 4880 Special Topics 4510 and 4520 Directed Studies Other 1210 Classical Mythology (see Classics 1210) 2720 Medieval Art (see Fine Arts 2120) Christian / Catholic Studies REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES a. Three core courses: 2020, 2110, 2320 b. Two courses from group C (Western Religious History) c. Two courses from group E (Religion and Modernity) d. At least two courses in total should be at the 3000 level REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CATHOLIC STUDIES Page 4 of 13

5 a. One core course 1710 b. Two courses from 2110, 3870, 3310, 3320 c. Two courses from 2750, 2790, 3740, 3750, 3760 d. Two courses from 2760, 2770, 2780, 2860 At least two courses in total should be at the 3000 level. RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES A. General Introductions 1010 Religions of the World: Western Traditions 1020 Religions of the World: Eastern Traditions 1050 World Religions B. Thematic Introductions 1030 Myths of Love, Sex and Marriage 1040 Myths of Hate and Evil C. Western Religious History 1710 Introduction to Catholic Christianity 2020 Christianity 2110 The Bible 2430 Judaism 2440 Islam 2750 Crises in Religious Authority 2780 Spirituality of the Sacraments 2840 Introduction to Medieval Theology and Philosophy 2860 Spiritual Journey of Christian Mystics 3020 Cults, Sects, and New Religions 3310 History of Christianity to Reformation (see History 3210) 3320 History of Christianity from the Reformation to the Present (see History 3220) 3760 Thomas Aquinas and the Thomist Tradition 3870 The New Testament D. Eastern Religions and Comparative Religion 2210 Buddhism East and West 2420 Hinduism 2510 Japanese Religion and Culture 2610 Chinese Religion and Philosophy 2790 Catholicism, Christian Unity, and World Religions 3040 Alternative Spirtualities 3220 Religious Ethics East and West 3230 Interreligious Dialogue 3520 Mysticism in Buddhism and Christianity E. Religion and Modernity 2120 Why are we Here: Explorations on the Meaning of Life 2320 Christianity and the Moral Imagination 2350 Skepticism, Agnosticism, Atheism and Belief 2360 Religion and Politics 2620 Psychology of Religion 2760 Catholic Moral Thought 2770 Social Ethics: Free and Faithful 3510 Religion and Society (see Sociology/Anthropology 4210) Page 5 of 13

6 Philosophy of Religion (see Philosophy 3620) Beauty and Belief Faith and Reason in Modern Catholic Thought (formerly 2340) Science and Religion F. Advanced Seminar 4010 Theory and Method in the Study of Religion Special Topics and Directed Studies 2880, 3880, and 4880 Special Topics 4510 and 4520 Directed Studies Other 1210 Classical Mythology (see Classics 1210) 2720 Medieval Art (see Fine Arts 2120) Faculty Peter Koritansky, Associate Professor, Chair Edward Y.J. Chung, Professor Joe Velaidum, Associate Professor Robert Dennis, Assistant Professor Ariana Patey, Visiting Assistant Professor Careers: Social Worker Minister/Priest Archivist Librarian Lawyer Foreign Service Worker Writer Example Courses: RS Myths of Love, Sex and Marriage RS Religions of the World RS Hinduism RS Cults, Sects, and New Religious Movements Course Level: 1000 Level Courses: RS-1010 Religions of World: Western Traditions This course is an introduction to the major living religions of the West: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Attention is directed to the ways in which each defines and promotes human fulfilment. Various audiovisual materials complement the lectures to convey an awareness of the spiritual and cultural dimensions of religion. Three hours a week NOTE: Credit will not be permitted if a student has already received credit for RS RS-1020 Religions of World: Eastern Traditions This course is an introduction to the major living religions of the East: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Attention is directed to the ways in which each defines and promotes human Page 6 of 13

7 fulfilment. Various audio-visual materials complement the lectures to convey an awareness of the spiritual and cultural dimensions of religion. Three hours a week NOTE: Credit will not be permitted if a student has already received credit for RS RS-1030 Myths of Love, Sex, and Marriage This course explores the great mythologies of love. The historical significance of religion and love is discussed, leading to a better understanding of our current religious values and secular presuppositions. Recurring themes drawn from various Western religious traditions may include the topics of fidelity, marriage, divine love, human love, sexuality, and personal identity. Three hours a week RS-1040 Myths of Hate and Evil This course explores the great mythologies of hate and evil. The historical development of this topic in Western literature is discussed, leading to a better understanding of our current religious and secular presuppositions of hatred and evil. Recurring themes may include scapegoating, the Devil, theodicy, heresy, violence, immorality, and religious intolerance. Three hours a week RS-1050 World Religions This course is an introduction to the major western and eastern religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Students will explore the origins of each religion, its core beliefs and its central practices. Three credit hours NOTE: Credit will not be permitted if a student has already received credit for RS 1010 and/or RS-1060 Ideas That Changed the World:ancient Thought and Beyond This course is a global historical introduction to various religious, secular, and philosophical speculations about questions that are common to human experience across different historical and cultural contexts. Recurring themes may include different visions of creation, the nature or reality, and understanding of immanence and tranacendence. Material will be drawn from traditional and non-traditional sources, as well as contemporary critical scholarship, from the beginning of recorded history until the year RS-1210 Classsical Mythology This course surveys the Greek and Roman myths as they are found in the religion, pre-scientific thought, literature, philosophy and art of the Ancient World. These myths helped to make the universe, society and the individual intelligible to the Ancients and have contributed significantly to the art and literature of Western Civilization. The aim of the course is to provide both a general understanding of Greek and Roman culture and a basis for further work in Classics. Cross-listed with Classics (cf. Classics 2210) Three hours a week RS-1710 Introduction to Catholic Christianity This course provides an introduction to the central aspects of Catholic Christianity. Topics may include faith, revelation, the Trinity, creation, the human person, the problem of sin and evil, grace, salvation, and the church's relation with the world. Three hours a week Course Level: 2000 Level Courses: RS-2020 Christianity This course begins with an examination of the basic teachings of the Christian religion, particularly the nature of God, Christ, the Church, and the process of salvation. The course explores the characteristic doctrines and practices of Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, with special consideration of their roles in Canadian society and culture. Smaller groups like the Hutterites, Mennonites, and Quakers may also receive attention. Three hours a week RS-2060 Ideas That Changed the World: Modern Thought and Beyond This course is a global historical consideration of various religious, secular, and philosophical Page 7 of 13

8 speculations about questions that are common to human experience across different historical and cultural contexts. Recurring themes may include the place of religion in the public sphere, the relationship between science and religion, and discourses on human rights. Material will be drawn from traditional and non-traditional sources, as well as contemporary critical scholarship, from the year 1500 to present. Note: RS 1060 strongly encouraged but not required. RS-2110 The Bible The Bible lies at the heart of three major world religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - and it has been shaping Western civilization and culture for over 1500 years. This course examines the essentials of the Bible: its origins, its contents, its themes, and the ways it has been used in religion and society. RS-2120 Exploring the Meaning of Life This course explores various religious, secular, scientific, and philosophical answers to the question: "why are we here"? RS-2210 Buddhism East and West This course is an introduction to Buddhism, the most influential and popular religion in East Asia. There is special emphasis on the historical development of its major doctrines, practices, and institutions in India, and their transformation in East Asia (China, Japan and Korea). The course studies the recent spread of schools such as Zen in Europe and North America, and also investigates their impact on Western religion and thought. Three hours a week RS-2320 Christianity and the Moral Imagination CHRISTIANITY AND THE MORAL IMAGINATION This course explores the place of morality in Christian thought and life, the basis and content of Christian moral teaching, and Christian approaches to contemporary moral and ethical issues. Three hours a week RS-2350 Skepticism, Agnosticism, Atheism, Belief This course is an historical examination of the meaning of existence for several theologians, religious thinkers, philosophers, and scientists, and the importance or irrelevance that religious faith and values hold in their systems of thought and various historical circumstances. The historical meanings of skepticism, agnosticism, atheism and belief are studied alongside various contemporary issues, such as the problems posed by science and technology. Writers with both philosophical and theological perspectives are considered. Cross-listed with Philosophy (cf. Philosophy 2350) Three hours a week RS-2360 Religion and Politics This course examines the intersection between religion and politics, primarily from the perspective of the western intellectual tradition. With the help of both classical and contemporary texts, students will explore such issues as the separation between church and state, the role of religious argument and authority in public reason, the difference between a secular society and a secularist society, and the basis and implications of the freedom of religion. RS-2420 Hinduism This course explores the development of Hinduism from its origins in the Indus Valley Civilization and the arrival of the Indo-Aryans through to the maturation of Hindu culture and civilization. The course covers myths of the Hindu gods and goddesses, approaches to personal and social life, karma and reincarnation, yoga, meditation and the quest for absolute truth. The influences of Islam and European colonialism on Hinduism, and Hindu influences on modern Western religion and thought, also receive attention. Three hours a week RS-2430 Judaism This course follows the development of Judaism from biblical times to the present day. After considering the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Israelites, Jews and Samaritans, the course examines the character of Jewish life and community as it was formed by the laws of the Torah, the commentaries of the Talmud, and the spirituality of Kabbalism and Hasidism. The course also explores the shaping of Page 8 of 13

9 modern Judaism by such factors as emancipation, the Holocaust, and the establishment of the state of Israel. Three hours a week RS-2440 Islam Beginning with the establishment of Islam as a religion and a community under Muhammad, the course follows the spread of Islamic culture and civilization, and gives a thorough introduction to the main Islamic teachings and their basis in the Qur'an and Hadith. Finally, it covers some current issues such as relations with the modern West, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and contemporary "Islamist" movements. Three hours a week RS-2510 Japanese Religion and Culture This course is an introduction to Japanese religion and culture. It examines the role of the "New Religions" as well as the transformation of the older traditions (Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism) in Japanese society. The course also explores the impact of Western thought and modern developments on traditional Japanese religion and the balance between tradition and modernity in Japan. Three hours a week RS-2610 Chinese Religion and Philosophy This course is an introduction to Chinese religion and philosophy. It examines the so-called "Three Teachings" in China: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. Most of the course deals with the basic philosophical concepts, moral values and religious beliefs of these major traditions. Attention is directed also to their impact on traditional China, as well as on other East Asian countries, including Japan and Korea. The course concludes by considering the contemporary situation of each tradition in response to recent economic, social and political changes. Cross-listed with Philosophy (cf. Philosophy 2640). Three hours a week RS-2620 Psychology of Religion PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION Psychological theories and insights are used to explain and inquire into the nature of religious phenomena. Cross-listed with Psychology (cf. Psychology 2620). Three hours a week RS-2720 Medieval Art This course examines (in chronological order) the changes of style in architecture, painting (especially illuminated manuscripts), sculpture, and the minor/decorative arts from the Byzantine period to the end of the Gothic era in Europe. The characteristics of each period are considered with emphasis on the outstanding works of art/architecture and their historical contexts. Cross-listed with Fine Arts History (cf. Fine Arts History 2120) Three hours a week RS-2750 Crises in Religious Authority This course explores challenges to religious authority that were precipitated by the discoveries of the New World, Galileo's theory of the universe, the critical reading of the Bible, and the claim of emerging nations to democratic forms of government. Three hours a week RS-2760 Catholic Moral Thought This introduction to Catholic moral theology explores the foundational questions regarding the person as a moral agent, natural law, conscience, freedom, responsibility, Church magisterium, and the beatitudes. Three hours a week RS-2770 Social Ethics: Free and Faithful This course provides a survey of Catholic thought on social ethics by exploring the principles of the common good and their influence on global issues such as human rights, the family, economics, politics, peace, and the environment. Three hours a week RS-2780 Spirituality of the Sacraments This course explores the relationship between the various mysteries of life and the liturgical rites of the Catholic faith. Topics may include community life, spiritual maturity, forgiveness, marriage, suffering, Page 9 of 13

10 and death. Three hours a week RS-2790 Christian Unity and World Religions This course is a study of the texts and practices of dialogue, hospitality, and prayer that form the foundation of the Catholic Church's participation in the movement to promote relations with other Christian communities and world religions. Three hours a week RS-2840 Intro to Medieval Theory and Philosophy This course introduces major medieval thinkers and ideas, their sources in Neoplatonism and Aristotelianism, and their influences upon later philosophers and theologians. Topics may include the problem of evil, the relationship between faith and reason, the idea of salvation, and the certainty of human knowledge. Cross-listed with Philosophy (cf. Philosophy 2840). Three hours a week RS-2860 Spiritual Journey of Christian Mystics This course provides a study of the spiritual journey and its impact on the transformation of the self. Themes from Catholic mystical literature may include: interiority, ascent, light, and darkness. Three credit hours RS-2880 Special Topics This is a course in which topics or issues in are explored and analyzed at an introductory level. Course Level: 3000 Level Courses: RS-3020 Cults, Sects, and New Religions This course investigates various marginal or unorthodox religious movements which have existed in Europe and North America during the past two centuries. After an introductory discussion of the ways in which religious groups can be classified, the course is devoted to examining the origins, beliefs and practices of movements such as Jehovah's Witnesses, the Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) and the Unification Church (Moonies). Three hours a week RS-3040 Alternative Spiritualities This course examines how the quest for fresh and direct ways of encountering the sacred has driven much of human religious history. Increasingly, people in Western societies express dissatisfaction with both the traditional Judaeo-Christian religions and the purely materialistic and secular understanding of existence. This is a comparative survey of alternative forms of spirituality, focusing upon those arising from three major sources: Western occultism, Eastern religions and mysticism, and revived or reconstructed ancient spiritualities. RS-3220 Religious Ethics East and West This course is a study of religious ethics focusing on two major traditions: Confucianism, an "ethical humanism" that emphasizes wisdom, and Christianity, a "prophetic religion" that emphasizes revelation. Specific ethical doctrines (e.g., suffering and sin, human nature, good and evil, love/jen, moral selfcultivation, ideal human life and society) are compared from cross-cultural perspectives. Cross-listed with Philosophy (cf. Philosophy 3220). PREREQUISITE: 1050 or both 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor Three hours a week PREREQUISITE: 1050 or both 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor RS-3230 Interreligious Dialogue This lecture-seminar course explores interreligious dialogue, a growing topic in comparative religion. The major models, methodological questions, practical issues, and their ongoing developments are discussed from Western, Eastern, and comparative perspectives: e.g., Jewish-Christian-Islamic dialogue, Page 10 of 13

11 ecumenical dialogue, Hindu-Christian dialogue, Buddhist-Christian dialogue, and Confucian-Christian dialogue. Various readings are selected from the current scholarship on relevant topics, theories, and ideas. PREREQUISITES: 1050 or both 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor Three hours a week PREREQUISITE: 1050 or both 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor RS-3310 History of Christianity to Reformation An examination of the growth and development of Christianity from the time of Jesus up to the Reformation. Special emphasis on the relationship between the growth of the Church and the broader historical context within which it occurred. Cross-listed with History (cf. History 3210). Three hours a week RS-3320 Christian History Since Reformation An examination of some of the principal developments within Christianity from, and including, the Reformation until the present. Special emphasis on the relationship between these developments and the broader historical context within which they occurred. Cross-listed with History (cf. History 3220). Three hours a week RS-3510 Religion and Society This course examines religion as an institution in society. The principal functions of religion both for the person and for the whole society are explored; and the major processes and changes in modern religion are examined. Cross-listed with SAN 4210 PREREQUISITES: For students taking the course as Sociology/Anthropology, Anthropology 1050, Sociology 1010, one level Anthropology, Sociology, or Sociology/Anthropology course, and two level Anthropology, Sociology, or Sociology/Anthropology courses. Seminar: Three hours a week RS-3520 Mysticism in Buddhism and Christianity This course is an introduction to mysticism in two major traditions: Buddhism and Christianity. Some of the major Buddhist doctrines and practices are compared with those of Christianity. Special attention is given to notions of mystical experience, I-Thou relationship, God/Emptiness, sainthood/buddhahood, and self-transformation. The approach is textual and comparative, using cross-cultural perspectives. PREREQUISITE: 1050 or both 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor Three hours a week PREREQUISITE: 1050 or both 1010 and 1020, or permission of the instructor RS-3620 Philosophy of Religion An examination of the nature of religion and the logic of religious belief. Some of the traditional and recent arguments for and against belief in God will be critically evaluated. The differences between rational and non-rational approaches to religion will be considered, especially as these illustrate the differences between Western and Eastern philosophies and religions. Special emphasis will be given to concepts of "God" and the problems posed by religious language. Cross-listed with Philosophy (cf. Philosophy 3620) PREREQUISITE: One course in Philosophy or Lectures: Three hours a week PREREQUISITE: One course in Philosophy or RS-3740 Beauty and Belief This course is an analysis of the relationship between artistic creativity and Catholic belief. Various visual, literary, musical and dramatic arts will be explored. Three hours a week RS-3750 Faith and Reason in Mod Catholic Thought This course studies major Catholic debates on the relation between faith and reason. Particular attention is directed to a reading of Pope John Paul's encyclical, Faith and Reason; 19th- and early 20th-century background; and its setting in the contemporary university. Three hours a week Page 11 of 13

12 RS-3760 Thomas Aqiunas and Thomistic Tradition This course is intended as an introduction to the philosophical and theological thought of Thomas Aquinas. In addition to investigating Thomas' thoughts on questions of knowledge, God, and morality, and the relationship between faith and reason, we will also raise questions concerning his contribution to the history of philosophy, Christianity, and the development of western civilization. To accomplish all this, we will consider the writings of St. Thomas himself, as well as the writings of some key contributors to what is now called the "Thomistic renewal" of the twentieth century, such as Etienne Gilson, Jacques Maritain, and Josef Pieper. Three hours a week RS-3860 Science and Religion This course focuses on the current and historical interactions between science and religion. Readings from scientists, philosophers of science, theologians, and scholars of religion are included in this investigation of the interaction, conflict, and continuing dialogue between science and religion. This course aims to provide a better understanding of the current relationship between these two forces and a greater appreciation of their long history. Three hours a week RS-3870 The New Testament This course examines the New Testament's historical context, literary genres, and impact on the formation of faith within early Christian communities. RS-3880 Special Topics This is a course in which topics or issues in are explored and analyzed at an intermediate undergraduate level. Course Level: 4000 Level Courses: RS-4010 Theory and Method in Study of Religion This course explores various methods, theories, and research tools employed in the academic study of religion. Three hours a week PREREQUISITE: At least four previous courses in, two of which must be at the 2000-level or above RS-4510 Directed Studies This is a course in selected topics in offered by visiting professors, or by way of supervised reading, or other special circumstances approved by the Chair and the Dean. Suggested topics include modern research on Jesus; biblical prophetic and apocalyptic literature; Jewish messianism and early christology; interreligious dialogue; Christianity in Asia; shamanism and folk religion in Asia; the thought of Paul Tillich and Karl Barth; the Ecumenical Movement (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish); religion, politics and the economy. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) PREREQUISITE: 3rd or 4th year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of RS-4520 Directed Studies This is a course in selected topics in offered by visiting professors, or by way of supervised reading, or other special circumstances approved by the Chair and the Dean. Suggested topics include modern research on Jesus; biblical prophetic and apocalyptic literature; Jewish messianism and early christology; interreligious dialogue; Christianity in Asia; shamanism and folk religion in Asia; the thought of Paul Tillich and Karl Barth; the Ecumenical Movement (Protestant, Catholic, Jewish); religion, politics and the economy. (See Academic Regulation 9 for Regulations Governing Directed Studies.) PREREQUISITE: 3rd or 4th year standing and 12 credit hours in the Department of Page 12 of 13

13 RS-4880 Special Topics This is a course in which topics or issues in are explored and analyzed at an advanced undergraduate level. Source URL: flex_tabs block_1=3 Page 13 of 13