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3362/3362H. Religious Problems and Solutions: 3 hours Race and Gender in Religion
This class examines the intersection between religious systems and issues of race and gender. We will consider the various ways in which religious systems have contributed to dialogue related to race and gender, and to the ways in which religion has served as an instrument of gender or race related oppression or eradication of such oppression.
3363/3363H. Religion in America 3 hours
A study of the history of religion in America with consideration given to the experiences of diverse religious communities as they have emerged and taken shape in America.
3364/3364H. The Meaningful Life 3 hours
This class introduces students to a vast array of spiritual writings and practices from many of the world' s religions. Attention will also be given to cultivation of individual and corporate spiritual experiences.
4113. Advanced Church Internship: Theological Issues and 1 hour Applied Leadership in the Church
A specific project in ministry in the church will be developed and implemented. The project will be determined by the particular aspect of ministry for which students are preparing themselves and carried out under an intern supervisor.
4114. Advanced Church Internship : Leadership Project 1 hour and Credo
This course is taken in the student's final semester in the Church Ministry Program and includes completion of the senior project and the writing of a theological credo.
4302. United Methodist Doctrine and Polity 3 hours
This course introduces students to the doctrinal standards of the United Methodist Church, including basic Christian affirmations and distinctive United Methodist emphases; and it introduces students to church polityas set forth in The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church.
4342. Studies in Comparative Religion 3 hours
A topical analysis of a particular issue or ideal. The course will consider the manner in which this issue or ideal impacts a variety of diverse religious communities.
4343. Great Religious Minds 3 hours
A comparative examination of the life and thought of two or more key representatives of differing religious traditions.
4344/4344H. Global Religion and Film 3 hours
An examination of distinctive cultural interpretations of religion and expressions of philosophical themes, as they are represented in films from around the globe. Students are challenged to consider and compare the lived experiences of religious practitioners from varied cultural settings.
4345/4345H. Religion and Popular Culture 3 hours
A consideration of the ways in which modern American culture has shaped religion and spiritual practice and how culture itself has been transformed through this exchange.
4346/4346H. Contemporary Theological Issues (4301) 3 hours
This class explores contemporary theological questions in light of social and cultural conditions. As such, attention will be given to various topics,