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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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development of a research project. Topics of research vary according to the interests of
the student and the professor. The project requires the student to write a research proposal
in APA style. Prerequisites: PY 304 and psychology major.
PY 472 Senior Seminar: Research in Psychology II (1)
Involvement of the student (alone or with other students) in the development and
execution of a research project. Topics of research vary according to the interests of the
student and the professor. The project typically requires the student to write a research
report in APA style. Prerequisite: PY 470.
RE - Religion
RE 150 Religious Conflict and Peace (1)
An inquiry into the phenomena of religious conflict and peace and the social, historical,
and cultural conditions that foster each phenomenon. Topics include the symbolism of
religious violence; religious conflict, politics, and peace in South Asia; Gandhi; and the
value of religious pluralism.
RE 201 Christianity (1)
An historical-theological introduction to Christianity with special attention to the
development of Protestantism. Fall.
RE 205 Hebrew Bible (1)
A study of the history and literature of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament. The course
locates the Hebrew Bible in its historical context in the ancient Near East and explores
the new ways of thinking about sacred texts that have emerged in modern biblical studies.
A discussion-rich course, students will be equipped to enter into discussion with Jewish
and Christian interpreters who wrestle with the political, ideological, and theological
implications of these texts, both in the ancient world and in modern settings.
RE 210 Islamic Traditions and Culture (1)
An examination of the multiplicities of Islamic understandings, beliefs, and practices that
exist throughout the world. The course explores the doctrines and practices of Islamic
traditions in historical and geographical contexts, with emphasis on the ways in which
Islam has been interpreted and practiced differently in locations such as the Middle East,
South and Southeast Asia, and the United States.
RE 212 Islamic Literature (1)
An exploration of significant Islamic literature, focusing on the Quran and the Hadith and
the way in which they were compiled, their literary quality and style, and their role in
Islamic religious life. The course will also examine a variety of vernacular Islamic texts,
such as songs, poetry, and retellings of the lives of significant Islamic figures.
RE 215 Christian Scriptures (1)
A study of the history and literature of the Christian Scriptures, or New Testament. The