Description of Courses   Religion 101 and 102 are prerequisite to all other religion courses. Any exception must be approved by the chair of the Departmen of Religious Studies and Philosophy.   Religion   101. INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT        3 semester hours An introduction and survey of the Old Testament focusing upon the history, literature, and faith of the people of Israel and its contemporary relevance.(Credit may not be earned for both Religion 101 and Religion 304.) 3-0-3. offered each semester.   102. INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT        3 semester hours An introduction and survey of the New Testament focusing upon the history, literature and faith that gave rise to Christianity and its contemporary relevance. (Credit may not be earned for both Religion 102 and Religion 305.) 3-0-3. offered each semester.   243. Evangelism          3 semester hours A study of the biblical basis for evangelistic preaching, teaching, sharing the gospel, and Christian discipleship, locally and abroad.3-0-3.   245: Religion and Culture in a Global Perspective         3 semester hours The course will explore the relationship between selected cultures of the world and the religious ideas and concepts which inform them. It will examine the impact of religion on culture, as well as the role which culture has played in shaping religious traditions. 3-0-3.   251. BIBLICAL BACKGROUNDS 3 semester hours A survey of the history and environment of the biblical world presented either as a travel-study course to the Near East or as a regular lecture course on the campus. Lecture-Travel-3 or 3-0-3.   302. THE SACRED WRITINGS 3 semester hours A study of Hebrew poetry and selections of wisdom literature with special reference to its significance in the faith of ancient Israel. 3-0-3. WLII   303. OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS 3 semester hours A survey of prophecy in Israel with attention given to the historical settings of the individual prophets and to the relevance of their message. 3-0-3.   304. OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY 3 semester hours An introduction and survey of the Old Testament focusing upon the history, literature, and faith of the people of Israel and its contemporary relevance. (Credit may not be earned for both Religion 101 and Religion 304). 3-0-3.   305. NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 3 semester hours An introduction and survey of the New Testament focusing upon the history, literature and faith that gave rise to Christianity and its contemporary relevance. (Credit may not be earned for both Religion 102 and Religion 305). 3-0-3.   306. OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY 3 semester hours An exploration of Old Testament theological themes. 3-0-3.   307. STUDIES IN THE PENTATEUCH        3 semester hours A critical evaluation of the nature, background, structure, and message of the Pentateuch. 3-0-3.   311. THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS 3 semester hours A study of the person, work, and message of Jesus Christ as presented in the Synoptic Gospels. 3-0-3.   312. LIFE AND LETTERS OF PAUL        3 semester hours A study of Paul's life and thought as presented in his Epistles. 3-0-3.   314. NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY       3 semester hours A study of certain key concepts of the New Testament which made a definite contribution to the faith of the Early Church. 3-0-3.   316. THE WRITINGS OF JOHN 3 semester hours A study of the background and interpretation of the Fourth Gospel, the Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation. 3-0-3.   317. THE GENERAL EPISTLES AND HEBREWS         3 semester hours A study of the background, theology, and exegesis of James, I and II Peter, Jude, and Hebrews. 3-0-3.   322. EARLY AND MEDIEVAL CHRISTIANITY         3 semester hours A survey of the most significant institutional, theological and social developments in the history of the Christian church from the first century through the latter Middle Ages. Prerequisite: History 101. 3-0-3.   323. MODERN CHRISTIANITY 3 semester hours Beginning with the Reformation this course is descriptive of church history to the present. Prerequisite: History 101. 3-0-3.   324. AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY 3 semester hours A historical survey of the American religious scene from the colonial period to the present. Primary emphasis is given to the development of the more prominent Christian denominations. 3-0-3.   325. BAPTIST HERITAGE 3 semester hours A study of the Baptists story as well as those convictions and movements which have shaped their life. 3-0-3. WLII   326. CHRISTIAN MISSIONS 3 semester hours A wide-ranging exploration of the Christian mission, including the background and current status of missions, the strategies and methods of cross-cultural missions, and key issues in missions discussion. 3-0-3.   327. THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION         3 semester hours An exploration of the major religious, social, intellectual and political changes in Western Europe from the late Middle Ages to the close of the sixteenth century. Particular emphasis is given to the relationship between Italian Humanism and the Protestant Reformation and to the continuity of the movement for Ecclesiastical Reform throughout the period. (Also listed as History 327.) 3-0-3.   333. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY 3 semester hours An introduction to the history, methods, and principal topics of Christian theology. 3-0-3.   337. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 3 semester hours An introduction to selected issues raised through a philosophical investigation of religion including, but not confined to, the nature of religious language, the existence of God, the problem of evil, fideism, miracles, revelation, and the challenge of the religions of the world. (Also listed as Philosophy 337) 3-0-3.   341. CHRISTIAN ETHICS 3 semester hours A systematic study of the nature of morality; a defense of ``Christian ethics; and exploration of principles of Biblical ethics. Specific contemporary ethical issues provide the backdrop for discussions. 3-0-3.   346. WORLD RELIGIONS 3 semester hours An introducation to Judaism, Islam, Hunduism, Buddhism, and the religions of China and Japan.   3-0-3   354. CHRISTIAN PREACHING 3 semester hours Guided readings and practice in the preparation and delivery of effective sermons. Prerequisite: six hours of religion. 3-0-3.   358. MINISTRY PRACTICUM 3 semester hours An introduction to the many facets of ministry. The course combines reading, discussion, lectures and reflection with guided experience in a church or other ministry setting. Prerequisite: approval of the department. 2-supervised experience-3.   378. AMERICAN RELIGIOUS GROUPS         3 semester hours A study of the basic history and teachings of unorthodox American religious groups and how they compare and contrast with orthodox Christianity. Special emphasis will be given to the cult and occult phenomena as well as the electronic and mail order church. 3-0-3.   380. SELECTED TOPICS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES        1-3 semester hours   397. PASTORAL INTERNSHIP 3 semester hours A minimum of ten weeks spent in full-time supervised service in the pastoral work of a local church. Prerequisites: approval of instructor and department. 0-practical experience-3. offered each summer.   491. OLD TESTAMENT SEMINAR 3 semester hours Through research and creative development, the course explores concepts such as faith, doctrine and religious experience in the Old Testament. 3-0-3.   495 NEW TESTAMENT SEMINAR 3 semeste Through directed readings, discussions and research, the course explores some of the major theological concepts in the New Testament. 3-0-3.   493. CHURCH HISTORY SEMINAR 3 semester hours Through research and discussion, an in-depth study of some of the major personalities, institutions and periods of the history of the Christian church. 3-0-3.   494. CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY SEMINAR       3 semester hours A seminar consisting of directed readings, discussions and research with attention given to primary sources representative of theological investigation from Schleiermacher to the present. 3-0-3.   495. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3 semester hours A course consisting of guided readings, independent research, conferences with the supervising professor, and the production of a final paper reflecting the student s synthesis of readings, research and conferences. The final paper shall become part of the holdings of the Dover Library. 0-Independent Study-3.   Education Ministries 271. INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MINISTRIES   3 semester hours Guided studies, observations, and practical experiences in the educational leadership in the church, including special study in the areas of personal and spiritual growth and development, church renewal, and vocational ministries. 3-1-3. offered each fall semester.   272. TEACHING METHODS    3 semester hours A study of the educational principles utilized in the religious education of preschoolers, children, youth and adults. Special emphasis will be given to the developmental characteristics of and how to teach effectively people of these age groups. Students will observe and teach in each age group. 3-0-3 Pffered each spring semester.   370. INTRODUCATION To RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS   3 semester hours An inquiry into the biblical, theological, philosophical, historial, sociological and psychological foundations for the practice of Christian education, as well as an examination of current trends in Protestant churches. 3-0-3 Offered each fall semester.   373. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION: LEADERSHIP I     3 semester hours An inquiry into leadership which examines commitment, integrity, skills, polity, policies and procedures related tothe individual and to church organization, with a focused study on the call to ministry. 3-0-3. offered each fall semester   374. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION 3 semester hours A study of the principles of psychology as related to religious experience designed to assist students in developing insight into one s own spiritual life. Prerequisite: Psychology 201 or 280, or permission by the professor. 3-0-3. offered each spring semester WLII   375. ORGANIZATIONS AND CURRICULUM:              LEADERSHIP II   3 semester hours An inquiry into the field of church growth, organizational procedures, and curricula for the practice of religions education in Protestant churches. 3-0-3. offered each fall semester. Prerequisite: Religious Education 370.   380 SELECTED TOPICS  IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION               1 semester hour   397. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION INTERNSHIP        3 semester hours A minimum of ten weeks spent in full-time supervised service in a local church or denominational agency. Prerequisites: approval of the instructor and the department. 0-practical experience-3. offered each summer.   401. COUNSELING FOR CHURCH LEADERS        3 semester hours A study of basic counseling techniques, such as referral, qualifications of the counselor, theories of personality, along with a consideration of basic counseling theories. Prerequisites: 6 hours of psychology. 3-0-3.   489. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TEACHING SEMINAR        3 semester hours Guided reading, group discussion, and independent research off the senior student the opportunity to study more deeply the scope of religious education teaching ministry. Prerequisites: Religious Education 272, 370 and senior standing. 3-03-3. Offered each fall.   490. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SEMINAR       3 semester hours Guided reading, group discussion, and independent research offer the senior student the opportunity to study more deeply the scope of religious education ministry. Prerequisites: Religious Education 272, 370 and senior standing. 3-0-3. Offered each spring semester. WLII   495. INDEPENDENT STUDY 3 semester hours An in-depth study for seniors majoring in religious studies who wish to write a research project in the field of religious education under the guidance of a faculty member assigned by the department. Prerequisites: approval of the instructor and of the department. 0-independent study-3. offered by arrangement.   Philosophy   Philosophy 200. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY       3 semester hours An introduction to the major types of philosophy (schools and movements) and the principal problems and questions of human existence. 3-0-3.   201 AN INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC        3 semester hours An introduction to classical and contemporary logic, emphasizing argumentation and reasoning. Attention to language and its relation to philosophical problems. Examination of the formal laws of valid thought and fallacies found in ordinary discourse. 3-0-3.   337. PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION 3 semester hours An introduction to selected issues raised through a philosophical investigation of religion including, but not confined to, the nature of religious language, the existence of God, the problem of evil, fideism, revelation, and the challenge of the religions of the world. 3-0-3. (Also listed as Religion 337)   380 SELECTED TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY 1-3 semester hours