Religion (REL) Courses
REL 150 : Introduction to the World’s Major Religions
Credits: 3
A survey of the origins, teachings, practices, and present-day situation of the world's major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, Taoism, and indigenous traditions.
REL 151 : Religion & the Meaning of Existence
Credits: 3
An investigation of basic concepts running through the world’s major religious traditions that bear on the issue of what constitutes and enhances the meaningfulness of human existence.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or consent of instructor.
REL 200 : Understanding the Old Testament
Credits: 3
Examination of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) as an expression of the religious life, history, and thought of ancient Israel and as a sacred text within later Judaism and Christianity.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
REL 201 : Understanding the New Testament
Credits: 3
Intellectual analysis of the origin and development of the early Christian message as set forth in the New Testament. Special attention will be given to the messages of Jesus and Paul and their relevance to the modern world.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
REL 202 : Understanding Indian Religions
Credits: 3
Teachings and practices of major religious traditions of India, to include Hindu traditions, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Some attention will be given to the influences of Islam and Christianity on these traditions.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
REL 150.
REL 204 : Understanding Japanese Religions
Credits: 3
Broad survey, with primary focus on Shinto, Buddhist, and modern sectarian movements, analyzed in relation to social and cultural themes of major historical periods.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
REL 205 : Understanding Hawaiian Religion
Credits: 3
A general introductory survey of Hawaiian religious teaching and practice from ancient times to the present.
Prerequisites:
ENG 22 or ENG 24 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or consent of instructor.
REL 207 : Understanding Buddhism
Credits: 3
An investigation of the major forms, practices and concepts of the Buddhist tradition.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or consent of instructor.
REL 209 : Understanding Islam
Credits: 3
REL 209 focuses on the history, scriptures, beliefs, practices, law, and philosophy of Islam.
Prerequisites:
ENG 100 or equivalent with a grade of C or better
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
REL 150
REL 210 : Understanding Christianity
Credits: 3
History of ideas concentrating on events, persons, and issues with the greatest impact on the development of Christianity.
Prerequisites:
Placement in ENG 100 or equivalent
or
Instructor approval
Recommended Prep:
REL 150.