Course Descriptions - Religious Studies

History of World Religions

REL 100

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the beliefs and practices of the major contemporary religions of the world. This includes the religions of Africa, the Orient, and the western world. The student should have an understanding of the history and origins of the various religions of the world.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Survey of Church History I

REL 101

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This is the first course in a sequence of two courses which is a study of the growth and development of the church from the New Testament to the Reformation.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Survey of Church History II

REL 102

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is the second in a sequence of two courses which is a study of the growth and development of the church from the Reformation to the present day.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Church Administration

REL 116

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

CODE - C PREREQUISITE: As required by program. This course is a comparative study of various types of church administration. The student should have an understanding of the various types of church administration.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Survey of the Old Testament

REL 151

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is an introduction to the content of the Old Testament, with emphasis on the historical context and contemporary theological and cultural significance of the Old Testament. The student should have an understanding of the significance of the Old Testament writings upon completion of this course.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Survey of the New Testament

REL 152

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is a survey of the books of the New Testament, with special attention focused on the historical and geographical setting. The student should have an understanding of the books of the New Testament and the cultural and historical events associated with these writings.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3