This course is an introduction to Old Testament history. Using the Hebrew Canon, the course will critically examine the narratives of the Hebrew people, main components and development of their religion, important personalities, and the early formation of Judaism.

This course is a descriptive introduction to the New Testament world, the New Testament, and the development of early Christianity in the First and Second Century A.D.

This course is the study of the phenomenon of belief-systems and practices that seek to explain human experience in relation to the supernatural of the sacred. It also deals with the interrelationships of religion and politics, economics, social structure, and other aspects of culture in various settings. REL2000 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. REL2000 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

This course is a study of the major religious traditions of the world, noting distinctive features and common elements. This course will include cultural expressions from the Western Canon and from around the globe. REL2300 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. REL2300 meets the International/ Intercultural competency requirement.

Course centers on topics of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester which may include, but are not limited to, Religion in America, Gender and Religion, New Religious Movements, Genocide and Religion or other areas of interested. Transfer credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution.