Religious Studies (RELS)
RELS 401G Religious Studies Seminar 3 Hours (repeatable max of 12 hrs)
A seminar with rotating topics designed primarily for advanced students in religious studies.
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RELS 430G Christianity to 1517 3 Hours
An investigation of the development of Christian thought and institutions from the first century of the Church until the Reformation.
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RELS 431G Christianity 1517 to the Present 3 Hours
An investigation of the development of Christian thought and institutions from the Reformation to the present.
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RELS 499G Independent Research Religious Studies 3 Hours
Directed study and research in one area of religious studies.
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RELS 500 Theory and Method in the Study of Religion 4 Hours
An introduction to key theoretical and methodological approaches to the comparative study of religion - including sociological, psychological, anthropological, textual and other approaches.
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RELS 501 Seminar in Religious Studies 3 Hours
Specific issues in one of the areas of concentration.
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RELS 510 Seminar in Religious Literature 3 Hours (repeatable max of 12 hrs)
Selected literature from one or more major religious traditions.
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RELS 520 Seminar in Religious History 3 Hours (repeatable max of 12 hrs)
Significant topics, movements, or events in the development of one major religious traditions.
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RELS 530 Seminar in Religious Thought 3 Hours (repeatable max of 12 hrs)
Selected topics or thinkers from one or more major religious traditions.
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RELS 598 Independent Study in Religion 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Directed study and research in selected topics in religious studies.
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RELS 599 Thesis Writing 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)
Directed research and writing toward the completion of a master's thesis.
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RELS 600 Maintaining Matriculation 1 Hour (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Maintaining Matriculation.
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RELS 601 Graduate Seminar in Religious Studies 4 Hours (repeatable max of 12 hrs)
An intensive study of one or more central aspects of religion, focusing on one or more religious traditions. Content areas of the seminar will vary by semester and instructor.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
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RELS 602 Thesis and Project Development Seminar 1 Hour
A forum for graduate students in religious studies to facilitate the development of thesis or project proposals.
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RELS 603 Thesis and Project Capstone Colloquium 1 Hour
A forum for graduate students in religious studies to facilitate the completion of thesis or projects. Includes a concluding colloquium for the public presentation of work.
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RELS 610 Teaching Practicum in Religious Studies 1 Hour (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
A forum for graduate students to learn about curriculum design and pedagogy for courses in Religious Studies and to discuss their current work. Note: Graduate teaching assistant in religious studies required.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
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