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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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complexity of this sacred text that frequently informs modern conceptions of gender
roles. A Leadership Studies designated course. Prerequisite: at least one unit in RE.
RE 390 Violence and the Bible (1)
An exploration of the violent narratives, imagery, symbolism, and rhetoric of the Bible.
In addition to examining the way biblical texts have been used to legitimate and authorize
violent acts in the world, a significant focus of this course is how violence functions
within the textual world of the Bible. Attention is given to possible models of
interpretation of and ethical responses to the violent texts of the Bible. Prerequisite: at
least one unit in RE.
RE 401 Seminar in Theological Studies (1)
A seminar on recent theological developments from 1963 to present. Prerequisite: RE
201.
RE 405 Seminar in Hebrew Bible (1)
A seminar on a theme or book in the Hebrew Bible. Prerequisite: at least one unit RE.
RE 415 Seminar in Christian Scriptures (1)
A seminar on a theme or book in the Christian Scriptures. Prerequisite: at least one unit in
RE.
RE 450 Religion and Politics in America (1)
An exploration of the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is
placed on the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. (Also
listed as HON 450 and PS 450.)
RE 470 Senior Seminar in Religion (1)
The senior capstone seminar in which senior religion majors write a significant research
paper. The topic for the paper is decided by the student in consultation with the
instructor. This course is required for all religion majors during the second semester of
their senior year. Students will present their final projects in a senior conference.
Instructor consent required.
SN - Spanish
SN 101 Elementary Spanish I (1)
An introduction to the sounds and structure of the language as well as to the culture of
Hispanic peoples. Skills emphasized are reading, writing, speaking, and oral
comprehension. Designed for students who have no prior knowledge of Spanish.
Instructor consent required. Fall.