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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1100 (IAI H5 900) Introduction to Religion 3 credit hours This course provides a study of religion by examining representative cultural religious phenomena in a global world. In analyzing commonalities and differences among religious traditions and contexts, students develop an understanding of personal, communal and universal dimensions of religion as characterized through various religious phenomena including philosophical formulations, sacred writings, religious experiences, ethics, rituals and art. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1110 (IAI H5 901) Introduction to the Bible (Old Testament) 3 credit hours This course offers an overview of the Hebrew Bible (in the Christian tradition known as the Old Testament) and selected writings from the Apocrypha as well as the Dead Sea Scrolls, introducing students to various academic methods of critical and creative ways of studying, analyzing and interpreting these ancient texts. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1120 (IAI H5 901) Introduction to the Bible (New Testament) 3 credit hours This course offers an overview of the Christian Bible (in the Christian tradition known as the New Testament) and selected Early Christian Writings, introducing students to various academic methods of critical study, analysis and interpretation of these ancient texts. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1150 (IAI H5 904N) World Religions 3 credit hours An introductory investigation of the main ideas from the world’s major living religions: including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism and primal religions. Credit can’t be given for both Religious Studies 1150 and Philosophy 1150. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1155 (IAI H4 903N) Asian Thought 3 credit hours Introductory overview of selected philosophical and religious systems of Asia. Emphasizes the conceptual and intellectual foundations of a variety of Asian traditions, and includes consideration of the historical and cultural contexts that shape them. Philosophy 1100 and/or Religious Studies 1100 is strongly recommended. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1824 Selected Topics in Religion 2 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (2 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 1840 Independent Study – Individualized 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (1 to 4 lecture hours)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 2160 (IAI H5 901) Judaism, Christianity and Islam 3 credit hours This course presents an overview of the historical development of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as roles of scripture, ritual, theology, and ethics. These religions’ social relevance and their current inter-relations are also considered. Religious Studies 1100 or comparable course is recommended. Course requires Reading Placement Test Score-Category One. (3 lecture hours)

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