The study of selected theological questions and formulations examined in their social and historical contexts. (4)

Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism ? their origins and development, expansion, and contemporary issues. (4)

Confucianism, Taoism, Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and the "new religions" of Japan -- their origins, development, and contemporary issues. (4)

Literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the Old Testament, including perspectives on contemporary issues. (4)

Literary, historical, and theological dimensions of the New Testament, including perspectives on contemporary issues. (4)

Origins, thought and expansion of the Christian Church; the growth of Christian involvement in culture to the end of the papacy of Gregory I (604 CE). (4)

A study of the ideas, practices, forms of community among Christians from 600-1350, with an emphasis on how they understood their relationship to God, each other, and the natural world. (4)

Beginning with the Peace of Westphalia (1648), interaction of the Christian faith with modern politics, science, and philosophy; expansion in the world, modern movements. (4)

Interaction of religious and social forces in American history, especially their impact on religious communities. (4)

Lutheranism as a movement within the church catholic: its history, doctrine, and worship in the context of today's pluralistic and secular world. (4)

Reflection on Christian lifestyles, beliefs, and commitments. (4)

Introduction to the personal and social ethical dimensions of Christian life and thought with attention to primary theological positions and specific problem areas. (4)

Survey of selected topics or movements in Christian theology designed to introduce the themes and methodologies of the discipline. RELI 247 for cross-cultural GUR and RELI 257 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

Explores the interrelation and interaction of religion and culture in a variety of world religious traditions. Incorporates recognized methodologies in academic religious studies. (4)

The nature of myth and its expression through symbol and ritual. (4)

Introduction to the history and practice of Buddhist tradition in its South Asian, East Asian, and Western cultural contexts. (4)

Introduction to the major religious movements of China. (4)

Introduction to the major religious traditions of Japan. (4)

An introduction to the history, teachings, and practices of Islam. (4)

Introduction to a variety of Native American religious traditions, emphasizing the way in which religion works to construct identity, promote individual collective well being, and acts as a means of responding to colonialism. Approaches the topic using academic religious studies' methodologies. (4)

Historical development of Judaism's faith and commitment from early Biblical times to the present. (4)

Study of the ways in which environmental issues are shaped by human culture and values. Major conceptions of nature, including non-western perspectives and issues in eco-justice. Critical evaluations of literature, arts, ethics, conceptual frameworks, history, and spirituality. Cross-listed with ENGL 239. (4)

Survey of selected topics or movements in Christian theology designed to introduce the themes and methodologies of the discipline. RELI 247 for crosscultural GUR and RELI 257 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

Survey of selected topics or movements in Christian theology designed to introduce the themes and methodologies of the discipline. RELI 247 for crosscultural GUR and RELI 257 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

Introduces majors to the scholarly questions, literature, bibliographical assessment, forms of scholarly criticism in the field, and the necessary elements in the creation of a research paper in the field. Topic and content to be determined by the instructor. Required for majors. (4)

Major areas of inquiry: the prophets, psalms, wisdom literature, mythology, theology, or biblical archeology. (4)

Major areas of inquiry: intertestamental, synoptic, Johannine, or Pauline literature, or New Testament theology. (4)

Historical survey of "Life of Jesus" research; form and redaction criticism of the gospel tradition; the religious dimensions of Jesus' life and thought. Prerequisite: One lower-division RELI course or consent of instructor. (4)

Selected area of inquiry, such as orthodox church history, religious experience among American minority communities, and the ecumenical movement. RELI 341 for cross cultural GUR and RELI 351 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

Selected topic or movement within Christian theology. RELI 344 for cross cultural GUR and RELI 354 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

In-depth study of major figures, texts, or genres in Christian and non-Christian religious traditions, focusing especially on the theology and religious thought of these traditions. Fulfills either line 2 or 3 as appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (4)

Selected area of inquiry,m such as orthodox church history, religiou experience among American minority communities, and the ecumenical movement. RELI 341 for cross-cultural GUR and RELI 351 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

Selected topic or movement within Christian theology. RELI 344 for cross cultural GUR and RELI 354 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

In-depth study of major figures, texts, or genres in Christian and non-Christian religious traditions, focusing especially on the theology and religious thought of these traditions. Fulfills either line 2 or 3 as appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (4)

Selected area of inquiry, such as orthodox church history, religious experience among American minority communities, and the ecumenical movement. RELI 341 for cross cultural GUR and RELI 351 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

The man and his times, with major emphasis on his writing and creative theology. (4)

Selected topic or movement within Christian theology. RELI 344 for cross cultural GUR and RELI 354 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

In-depth exploration from the perspective of Christian ethics of selected moral issues such as peace and violence, the environment, sexuality, political and economic systems, hunger, and poverty. (4)

In-depth study of major figures, texts, or genres in Christian and non-Christian religious traditions, focusing especially on the theology and religious thought of these traditions. Fulfills either line 2 or 3 as appropriate. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (4)

A study of major theological themes and issues through global women's perspectives on gender. (4)

Historical study of specific non-Christian religions such as the traditions of India and China, Judaism, and Islam. RELI 393 for alternative perspective GUR. (4)

Multi-cultural investigation of religious experience, belief, and ritual in relation to their social settings with particular attention to new forms of religion in America. Cross-listed with SOCI 391. (4)

Anthropology of religion. Cross-listed with ANTH 392. (4)

Historical study of specific non-Christian religions such as the traditions of India and China, Judaism, and Islam. (RELI 393 for alternative perspective GUR) (4)

For religion majors only and consent of the department is required. (1-4)

Discussion of common readings and a major research and writing project with public presentation around the student's area of interest. (4)