Courses
REL 103 Introduction to Biblical Literature, (OT & NT) (3 cr.)
An introductory study of the origins, history and faith of the people of God as reflected in the experience of Israel (OT), and the Church (NT). Particular attention is paid to the historic Lutheran confessional approach to these documents, as well as identifying and using the hermeneuticol tools presently employed in the worldwide ecumenical conversation about the scriptures.
REL 200 Lutheran Theology (3 cr.)
A study of the distinctive, central perspectives that inform Lutheran theology, with special reference to the origins of the Reformation and to contemporary issues in North American Lutheranism.
REL 203 Religion in America (3 cr.)
A study of religious developments in America, their interactions with American culture, the major religious groupings and denominations, and current expressions of religious concern.
REL 205 Contemporary Ethical Issues (3 cr.)
A study of the contemporary ethical issues beginning with humankind as decision-making people; the basis for decision; the theological human predicament; selected methods/systems used in dealing with this predicament; the Christian response; and how this conclusion relates to ethical issues and everyday life.
REL 206 World Religions (3 cr.)
A study of the principal world religions, including but not only limited to Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam, the cultural contexts out of which these religious traditions flow, as well as contemporary expressions of these religious traditions.
REL 211 Decisions, Ethics, and Faith in Contemporary Life (4 cr.)
A study of contemporary ethical issues and problems beginning with the theological "human predicament"; the different methods/systems in dealing with this predicament; the Christian answer; and how this conclusion relates to ethical issues and problems and everyday life, i.e., abortion, AIDS, business decisions, etc. (Adult Evening Program only)
REL 212 Christianity and Western Culture (4 cr.)
An introduction to the main themes of Christianity as expressed in the Bible and the relation of these to various phases of the Humanities, such as Art, Literature, Music, Drama. (Adult Evening Program only)
REL 291-292 Independent Study
REL 293-294 Directed Study
REL 295-299 Internship
REL 315 Early Church History (3 cr.)
These course covers the history of the early church from the ministry of Jesus Christ to the Council of Nicea in 325. It concentrates on the major figures, issues, and heresies of the early Christian Movement.
REL 320 Age of the Reformation (3 cr.)
Renaissance and Reformation; the church and Luther; Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation: the Religious wars and the emergence of France as the continental power.
REL 435 Religion and Career Values (4 cr.)
An applied liberal arts course designed as a capstone experience which stimulates students to integrate the practical and applied knowledge within their respective fields and specialties into a meaningful and useful liberal arts context.
