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RLG100 The Word in Its World … 4 credits
An investigation of the literature, cultures and theological expressions of the early Hebrew and Christian traditions. The course emphasizes the covenant dealings of God with His Old Testament people and the completion of the old covenant in God's new covenant in Jesus Christ. Students will read selected portions from each major division of the Old and New Testaments. (RLG100 is not open to students enrolled in or having taken RLG203, RLG206 or RLG303)
RLG203 Old Testament Narrative … 3 credits
A survey of the narrative of the Torah, the Former Prophets, and the Writings. Special attention is paid to the concepts of promise, law, covenant, grace, and the presence of God in the story of God's people. The course concludes with a survey of the intertestamental period and the Old Testament apocryphal literature.
RLG140 On Being a Christian … 4 credits
The question, "What is Christianity?" will be explored in light of American culture, which impacts both the questions people ask and the answers being offered. After surveying the teachings and history of Christianity, students will wrestle with basic questions of life, such as "Who am I?", "What is the meaning of life?", "How are we to make moral choices?", "Why is there suffering in the world?" with Christianity as the centerpiece for ultimate answers.
RLG206 New Testament … 3 credits
An introduction to the historical context and literature of the New Testament. Students master the stories and teachings of early Christianity, practice the use of the tools of biblical interpretation, and grow in their ability to read texts of the Bible in their historical and literary contexts.
RLG220 Issues in Vocation and Ethics … 4 credits
The course uncovers a foundation for the discussion of vocation and ethics in the chief elements of Christian doctrine and in the writings of major Lutheran theologians. Service learning experiences will enable the student to explore the complexities of the interactions of religion and society. By probing selected ethical issues, students will be challenged to arrive at thoughtful decisions and to work toward justice within a global perspective.
RLG241 Church History _ 3 credits
The course uncovers a foundation for the discussion of vocation and ethics in the chief elements of Christian doctrine and in the writings of major Lutheran theologians. Service learning experiences will enable the student to explore the complexities of the interactions of religion and society. By probing selected ethical issues, students will be challenged to arrive at thoughtful decisions and to work toward justice within a global perspective.
RLG303 Old Testament II _ 2 credits
A study of the major and minor prophets; Psalms and wisdom literature; intertestamental wisdom literature; and apocalyptic literature. The course will examine the nature of prophecy, and the nature of worship and response to God's gifts and struggles in life. The overarching framework is God's covenant promise to be with his people and an analysis of how the people responded. (Prerequisite: RLG203, Old Testament Narrative)
RLG350 Religions of the World … 4 credits
Major religions are surveyed in terms of artifacts, behaviors, emotions, beliefs, values, world views, and histories. Surveys will be done of the religions in the Far East, animism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the cults.
RLG391 Luther's Germany _ 2 credits
This on-location course explores Germany with particular reference to Luther's work and mission. Churches, museums, and Luther's home in Wittenberg document Reformation activities of the 1500s. Universities, concentration camps, and current mission efforts explore modern implications of Luther's work, while Roman and other ruins are explored to recognize some of the origins of Germany's development to Luther's day.
RLG400 Jerusalem: God in the Center … 4 credits
A study of the geography, archaeology and history of Jerusalem, using literary and other artifact remains, in order to comprehend, analyze and evaluate the significant role of Jerusalem for the three major monotheistic religions in times past and today. An emphasis will be placed on the study of the central events that took place in Jerusalem as they are recorded in the Bible.
RLG459 Studies in Religion and Society … 2 credits
A study of the interaction between the essential tenets of Lutheran Christianity and the structures of democratic society. Among the topics considered are Christian vocation, the nature of culture and the ways Christianity has historically related to culture (with a special emphasis on the interplay of religion, church and race in North American cultural experience), the functions of Law and Gospel, the Lutheran understanding of the "two governments," and the role of Christians in society at large.
RLG488 Independent Study _ 1-4 credits
Independent study offers students an opportunity to do research and complete a major project in an area of religion of their own choosing.
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