Philosophy and Religious Studies

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3
A study of the origin of philosophy with special emphasis on the ways philosophy and philosophical thought appear in the ordinary experiences of human beings. Fall

RELS 203 - World Religions 3
An introduction to the origin and major tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confusianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Offered on demand

RELS 220 - Old Testament 3
A study of the religious, political, and social history of ancient Israel as reflected in the Hebrew Bible. Fall

RELS 230 - New Testament 3
A overview of the developments in the primitive Christian community as reflected in the New Testament. Fall

RELS 291, 491 - Religious Studies Seminar 1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work.

RELS 292, 492 - Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

RELS 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

RELS 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair.

RELS 295, 495 - Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

RELS 296, 496 - Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

RELS 297, 497 - Religion Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education 1-12
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

RELS 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.