REL 311. Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: junior standing and three semester hours in philosophy, or permission of the instructor. An investigation of the Hebrew Bible on the basis of Biblical criticism and research. Attention is given to the cultural and historical background of these writings.

REL 312. New Testament. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: junior standing and three semester hours in philosophy, or permission of the instructor. An investigation of New Testament literature and thought on the basis of Biblical criticism and research. Attention is given to the religious and cultural background of early Christianity, particularly in late Judaism.

REL 350. Judaism. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: three semester hours in philosophy or permission of the instructor. A study of the Jewish tradition, including its primary texts, historical development, intellectual tenets, and contributions to human culture. Specific attention will be given to Judaism as a way of life.

REL 351. Christianity. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: three semester hours in philosophy or permission of the instructor. A study of the Christian tradition, including its primary texts, historical development, intellectual tenets, and contributions to human culture. Specific attention will be given to Christianity as a way of life.

REL 352. Islam. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: three semester hours in philosophy or permission of the instructor. A study of the Islamic tradition, including its primary texts, historical development, intellectual tenets, and contributions to human culture. Specific attention will be given to Islam as a way of life.

REL 395. Topics in Religious Studies. 3 Credits.

3 credits each semester. Prerequisite: 3 hours in PHIL or permission of the instructor. The advanced study of selected topics designed to permit qualified students to work on subjects that, because of their specialized nature, may not be taught regularly. These courses will appear in the course schedule booklet and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.

REL 396. Topics in Religious Studies. 3 Credits.

REL 495/595. Topics in Religious Studies. 1-3 Credits.

3 credits each semester. Prerequisite: 3 hours in PHIL or permission of the instructor. The advanced study of selected topics designed to permit qualified students to work on subjects that, because of their specialized nature, may not be taught regularly. These courses will appear in the course schedule and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.

REL 496/596. Topics in Religious Studies. 1-3 Credits.

REL 497/597. Tutorial Work in Religious Studies. 1-3 Credits.

REL 498/598. Topics in Religious Studies. 1-3 Credits.

REL 697. Tutorial Work in Religious Studies. 1-3 Credits.

REL 698. Tutorial Work in Religious Studies. 1-3 Credits.