Religion Courses at Bethany

RELG

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RELG 108 – Essentials of Christianity I2 cr.
Religious Studies 108 is the first semester of study of a general introduction to the study of Christianity. Through selected readings, the course focuses on …
RELG 109 – Essentials of Christianity II2 cr.
Religious Studies 109 is the second semester of study of a general introduction to the study of Christianity. Through selected readings, the course focuses on …
RELG 110 – Introduction to Christianity I2 cr.
This course, or RELG108, is one part of a required sequence (108&109 or 110&111) of introductory courses for full-time incoming students. It is an introduction …
RELG 111 – Introduction to Christianity II2 cr.
This course, or RELG109, is one part of a required sequence (108&109 or 110&111) of introductory courses for full-time incoming students. It is an introduction …
RELG 223 – The Life of Christ3 cr.
This is a study of the historicity, person, life, and meaning of Jesus Christ for humanity. A harmony of the four Gospel accounts provides the …
RELG 224 – History of Israel3 cr.
This course is a survey of the history of the people of Israel from the Patriarchal Age (ca. 2000 BC) through the end of the …
RELG 225 – The Gospel According to Isaiah3 cr.
This course is an introduction to and study of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. Course content includes: a) an examination of Isaiah's place in …
RELG 226 – Acts of the Apostles3 cr.
Study of the Acts of the Apostles in its historical and biblical context.
RELG 227 – Paul's Letter to Roman Christians3 cr.
A close study of this instructive and interesting letter of St. Paul to the Christians in Rome. The course seeks to develop a deeper appreciation …
RELG 229 – Christian Doctrine3 cr.
A detailed study of the doctrines of the Bible with reference to their importance for Christian faith and life. Topics include: Scripture, God, Law and …
RELG 235 – Hymnody and Liturgics3 cr.
The history and development of hymnody and liturgical forms in the Western Church, especially as they relate to the Lutheran Divine Service, pedagogy and devotion. …
RELG 316 – Comparative World Religions3 cr.
The five major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism) are examined and discussed. Their central teachings are outlined and compared.
RELG 320 – Luther: His Ongoing Significance3 cr.
The Lutheran Reformation is examined through the biography and selected writings of Martin Luther. Chief emphasis is on the years to Luther's death, with an …
RELG 325 – Psalms and Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament3 cr.
This course is an introduction to and survey of the Book of Psalms, the Books of Job and Ecclesiastes, and selected portions of the Book …
RELG 330 – Christian Social Thought3 cr.
Controversial topics in contemporary Christianity are discussed on the basis of Scripture and human reason. Topics include such issues as war, capital punishment, the role …
RELG 335 – The Lutheran Confessions3 cr.
This course studies the Lutheran Book of Concord, the confessions of the Lutheran Church. The course examines the basic historical background of each of the …
RELG 340 – Apologetics3 cr.
This course examines the nature and purpose of apologetics theologically, philosophically, historically, scientifically, equipping students to fashion an apologetic within the contemporary postmodern and modern …
RELG 360 – History of the Christian Church3 cr.
A survey of the History of the Christian Church from the post-apostolic age to the present. Major emphasis is on the Middle ages, reform movements, …
RELG 380 – Pauline Literature3 cr.
Representative letters of the Apostle Paul will be studied in detail. The student will be required to read through all of Paul's letters, but the …
RELG 382 – Johannine Literature3 cr.
The Gospel of John, John's epistles, and the Revelation to John will be studied in detail. The course will also examine various critical issues raised …
RELG 480 – Topics in Religious Studies3 cr.
Students examine a variety of special religion topics that emerge from present day issues, the expertise of the instructor, and/or the special interests of the …
RELG 489 – International Study Tour3 cr.
Course allows the student to travel to a specific country, selected by the professor, and covers various aspects of the selected country or geographic area.
RELG 495 – Senior Seminar in Religious Studies3 cr.
Integration of the various facets of the liberal arts into a coherent personal perspective on reality. Focus on the epistemological bases of the disciplines; translation …

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