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1112. Church Internship: Worship 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on the ministry through worship and involving observation in a church setting, reflection on ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars under the leadership of the religion faculty.
1113. Church Internship: Evangelism and Membership Care 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on its ministry in membership care and evangelism and involving observation in a church setting, reflection on ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars under the leadership of the religion faculty.
1114. Church Internship: Administration and Missions 1 hour
A reflective study of the ministry of the church focusing on its ministry through administration, social concerns, and missions and involving observation in a church setting, reflection on ministry with church leaders, and weekly seminars under the leadership of the religion faculty.
1201. Introduction to Christian Education 2 hours
An approach to the meaning of Christian education.
1311. Introduction to the Hebrew Bible 3 hours
Survey of Old Testament tradition, emphasizing its historical development and cultural setting, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’ appreciation of religious values.
1312. Introduction to the Christian Scriptures 3 hours
Survey of New Testament tradition, emphasizing its historical development and cultural setting, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’ appreciation of religious values.
1313. Introduction to Ethics (PHI 1313) 3 hours
An examination of the traditions of moral thought, including an analysis of how traditional problems and processes are reflected in contemporary moral debates, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’ appreciation of ethical and moral values.
1321. Introductory Studies in World Religions 3 hours
A survey of selected world religions, emphasizing the diversity of religious experience in human life, with writing assignments designed to enhance students’ appreciation of religious values.
1322. Ways of Being Religious 3 hours
A comparative study of core beliefs, ideals and practices of varying religious traditions. The thematic focus of the course will be upon topics such as the nature of the divine, salvation, the nature of evil, morality and the experience of death.
2201. Christian Hymnody 2 hours
A survey of hymns, various hymn types and styles, and issues in hymnody designed for persons preparing for various forms of Christian ministry. Includes an introduction to the fundamentals of hymnody.
2321. An Introduction to Asian Religions 3 hours
An introduction and historical overview of the development of a selection of the religious traditions of Asia, with particular emphasis upon the South Asian traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism and the East Asian traditions of Confucianism and Taoism.