Class Information

REL *220. Bible and Society
4 credits
Permission
Explores how the social context (ethnic, economic, class, etc.) of faith communities shapes the study, understanding, and use of scripture in worship and impacts the values and daily lives. Emphasis on lectionary readings shared by Protestants and Roman Catholics, and the Hebrew scriptures. (Cross listed with SOA 221).
REL 220-*320. Creation and Cosmology
4 credits
1 REL course or Permission for 300 level
Examination of diverse creation myths from many cultures and the role cosmologies play in forming a culture's worldview.