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Theological Method

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Doug Kennard
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Doug Kennard at Houston Graduate School of Theology delves into epistemology, theological method, hermeneutics, and apologetics.

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Buddhist Scriptures

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2010 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon "examines the sacred scriptural traditions of East Asian Buddhism with a focus on Chinese and Japanese Zen, Pure Land Buddhism, and associated developments. . . . This examination will cover a wide range of themes against the backdrop of social and historical developments, including the development of sectarian traditions, cultural and national identity, gender and race."

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Japanese Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon "traces select themes and developments in the history of Japanese religion . . . various aspects of intellectual and social history are examined including: the relation between state and religion; issues of gender, class, and cultural identity; religious experience; and ritual and institutional practices . . .(in) various forms of Japanese Buddhism including Zen and Pure Land as well as Shinto."

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Religion in Japanese Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2010 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College "is a historical and contemporary survey of religious life in Japan, focusing on the Shinto and Buddhist traditions.."

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Daoism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College examines "the various expressions of Daoism (Taoism) in the Chinese religious tradition."

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New Testament I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Russell Morton
Institution: Ashland Theological Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course taught by Russell Morton at Ashland Theological Seminary offers a "systematic introduction to the Gospels in the context of present day biblical research. The study will concentrate on such areas as historico-religious backgrounds and methods of New Testament criticism, and the individuality and interrelationships of the Gospels."

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The Hebrew Scriptures

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Mary Suydam
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
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A course by Mary Suydam at Kenyon College that explores the history and interpretations of the Hebrew Bible.

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Old Testament Theology and History

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: John Kessler
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by John Kessler at Tyndale Seminary surveys the history and theology of the Hebrew Bible.

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Introduction to the Old Testament/Tanakh

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch
Institution: Greensboro College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

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A fall 2007 course by Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch studies "the diverse writings of the OT or Tanakh as literary products of their original social and historical contexts" with attention to how "later communities appropriated these texts for new situations."

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Exegesis of the Book of Revelation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Russell Morton
Institution: Ashland Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course taught by Russell Morton at Ashland Theological Seminary offers a "close exploration of Revelation’s challenge to first-century believers in Asia Minor will lead to discussion of its ongoing challenge and encouragement to churches."

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Luke

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Van Johnson
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Van Johnson at Tyndale Seminary that looks at Luke as "an historian and a theologian."

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Reading the Greek New Testament and Related Literature

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: C.D. Elledge
Institution: Gustavus Adolphus College

Course Term: Winter
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A course by Casey Elledge at Gustavus Adolphus College "dedicated to substantial readings in Greek New Testament and Related Literature . . . Brief introductions to papyri and epigraphy" included.

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Gender and Family

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Doug Otto
Institution: Smith College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Doug Otto at Smith College seeks "to understand the early Christian family as a Greco-Roman family, focusing on slaves and children, marriage and divorce."

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I Corinthians

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ian Scott
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Ian Scott at Tyndale Seminary that "examines the various problems in the Corinthian church and how Paul tried to address those issues."

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Pauline Epistles

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Guy Prentiss Waters
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Guy Prentiss Waters at Reformed Theological Seminary is "an exposition of Paul's epistles in chronological order that emphasizes the application of Paul's theology to the pastoral needs of the churches of his day and ours."

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Preaching New Testament Narratives

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Fred W. Penney
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Fred Penney at Tyndale Seminary maintains a focus on "preaching biblical narratives while upholding a commitment to biblical exposition."

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Buddhist-Christian Dialogue

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: Dominican University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2003

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A 2003 course by Jeffrey Carlson at Dominican University "explores some key reasons for, approaches to, issues in and outcomes of Buddhist-Christian interchange and reflection. Emphasis will be on Catholic Christianity and a variety of Buddhist traditions."

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Readings in Asian Religious Texts

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Todd Lewis
Institution: College of the Holy Cross

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Todd Lewis at College of the Holy Cross surveys "a law code, ascetic mysticism, religious biography, popular narrative, and scholastic treatises. We will also consider the cross-cultural definition of “text,” hermeneutical approaches to exegesis, the idea of a “scriptural canon,” and the construction of tradition in the western historical imagination."

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The Theology of John Calvin

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Christopher Elwood
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Christopher Elwood at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "examines the thought of John Calvin in the context of his life and work on behalf of the movements for reform of the church in sixteenth-century Europe."

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Faith and Film: The Canadian Voice

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Paul Burford
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Paul Burford at Tyndale Seminary "designed to educate students regarding the evolution and relevance of faith perspectives specific to Canadian film and filmmakers."

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African Religions in the Americas

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Elias Bongmba and Mary Ann Clark
Institution: Rice University

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 1999

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A 1999 course by Elias Bongmba and Mary Ann Clark at Rice University surveys " the transplantation and development of African religions in the Americas. It will include an introduction to Santería, Vodoun , Candomblé, Rastafaris and various revivalist movements with African connections."

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Christian-Muslim Relations: The Theological Dimension

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jane Smith
Institution: Hartford Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course by Jane Smith at Hartford Seminary "designed to look at the ways in which Christian and Muslim perceptions of their respective religions and their relationships to one another have evolved through history, in conflict and in concord, contributing the conceptual "theological" heritage with which Christians and Muslims operate in the modern world."

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Systematic Theology I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Dennis Ngien
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Dennis Ngien at Tyndale Seminary is a "thematic study of Christian doctrine according to the evangelical protestant tradition."

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Systematic Theology II

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: James Beverley
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by James Beverley at Tyndale Seminary is part II of a "thematic study of Christian doctrine according to the evangelical protestant tradition."

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Christian Theology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James Cutsinger
Institution: University of South Carolina

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2011 course by James Cutsinger at the University of South Carolina explores "not just the what, but the why of Christian faith. What do Christians—Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant—believe about God, creation, the fall, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the resurrection, and life after death? And what are their grounds—scriptural, experiential, and logical—for holding these beliefs?"

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Systematic Theology l

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: William David Spencer
Institution: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by William Spencer at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary provides an "introduction 'to the study of theology within the context of urban ministry . . . '" in relation to classical loci of systematic theology.

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Questions of Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Caryn D. Riswold
Institution: Illinois College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A Fall 2014 course by Caryn D. Riswold at Illinois College surveys "foundational concepts of Christianity and their development in the life of the church" with attention to Christianity's relationship to other faith traditions.

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Christianity in America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Molleur
Institution: Cornell College

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A course by Joseph Molleur at Cornell College examines "three centuries (from the 1700’s to the 1900’s), we will examine the ideas and experiences of a wide variety of Christians, including conservative and liberal Christians, black and white Christians, male and female Christians, and Protestant and Catholic Christians."

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Flea Market Jesus: Popular Religion and American Individualism

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Arthur Farnsley
Institution: Hartford Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course by Arthur Farnsley at Hartford Seminary examines "the mixture of folk beliefs and 20th century fundamentalism practiced by so many Americans today, paying special attention to the religious and spiritual underpinnings of hyper-individualism."

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Early Christian Apocrypha

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bart Ehrman
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Bart Ehrman at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill about the Apocrypha and formation of the canon.

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Early and Medieval Christianity

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bobbi Patterson
Institution: Emory University

Course Year: 1999


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A 1999 course by Bobbi Patterson at Emory University approaches "the early and middle stages of the Christian story by identifying and tracking how and why certain issues or questions began to predominate in that story."

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History of Christianity I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Donald Fortson
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2010


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A 2010 course by Donald Fortson at Reformed Theological Seminary "focuses on the key persons, movements, and ideas that have made significant contributions to the history of the church" in the early and medieval eras.

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A course by Garth Rosell at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary "is a a basic introduction to the history of the Christian church from its founding at Pentecost to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation."

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Jewish Second Temple Literature

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gary Arbino
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Gary Arbino surveys "selections from Second Temple Jewish Literature."

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Faith Seeking Understanding

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory
Instructor: Shannon Craigo-Snell and Kathryn Johnson
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Shannon Craigo-Snell and Kathryn Johnson at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary that introduces seminary students to theology and ethics.

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History of the Baptists

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Steve Weaver
Institution: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Steve Weaver at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary surveys the "history of the Baptists, especially focusing on the English Baptists from the early seventeenth century to the late nineteenth century, and the Southern Baptist experience from the seventeenth to the late twentieth centuries."

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Christ in Christian Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Reid Locklin
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Year: 2012


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A 2012 course by Reid Locklin at University of Toronto "traces Christian teachings about Jesus of Nazareth—Jesus the Christ—from their origins to the modern era."

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Christian Theological Tradition

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Heintz
Institution: University of Notre Dame

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Michael Heintz at the University of Notre Dame "offers a survey of Christian theology from the end of the New Testament period to the eve of the Reformation."

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History of Christian Thought and Practice I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jim Papandrea
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Jim Papandrea at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "is a survey of the history of the Christian church, including its doctrines and practices, from the beginning into the middle ages . . . with special emphasis on the first five centuries."

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The Later Byzantine Empire (843-1453)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Timothy Gregory
Institution: Ohio State University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Timothy Gregory at Ohio State University "covers the history of the Byzantine Empire from the end of Iconoclasm (843) to the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks (1453)."

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A course by Michael Foat at Reed College looks at the origins of Christianity.

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Christology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Amy Plantinga Pauw and Sean Hayden
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Amy Plantinga Pauw and Sean Hayden at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary acquaints students "with central themes and issues in contemporary Christology, including Christology written from Global South perspectives."

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Portraits of Jesus in Contemporary and Ancient Debate

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Nicola Denzey
Institution: Bowdoin College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Nicola Denzey at Bowdoin College examines "some of these different "Jesuses" which emerge from the "Quest for Jesus" through the ages, including several interpretations of Jesus in historical studies, and several interpretations of Jesus from art and literature."

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Faces of Jesus: Christology from the New Testament to the 21st Century

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wayne Rollins
Institution: Hartford Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by Wayne Rollins at Hartford Seminary explores "the portraits of Jesus in the major New Testament writings, the non-canonical gospels of recent Da Vinci Code fame, and in the history of the church and the arts from the first to the twenty-first century, concluding with contemporary Christologies in the writings of Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, in film, and in the newer psychological approaches of John Miller and Don Capps . . . ."

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Pastoral Care in Times of Grief and Loss

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lee Ramsey
Institution: Memphis Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Lee Ramsey at Memphis Theological Seminary about "pastoral care in times of grief and loss."

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Caring in Depth: Death and Dying

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mindy McGarrath Sharp
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Mindy McGarrah Sharp at Phillips Theological Seminary "will equip leaders in ministry . . . To hone practicing attention to and remaining presence in the midst of death, dying, illness, loss, and grief."

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Church and Evangelism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Rob Weber
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Rob Weber at Phillips Theological Seminary considers "the nature and task of evangelism (especially in the Wesleyan tradition), and to develop a personal understanding of the ways in which evangelism is at the heart of the mission of the Church."

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Supernatural Beings and Demons of Ancient Egypt

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Instructor: Kasia Szpakowska
Institution: Swansea University, Wales

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Kasia Szpakowska at Swansea University, Wales "explores the nature of . . . [ancient Egyptian] liminal entities--both hostile and beneficial--that filled the zones between human, animal, and god, and the methods used by religious scholars to study them."

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Judaism and the Environment

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Geoffrey Claussen
Institution: Elon University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Geoffrey Claussen at Elon University analyzes "the historical teachings of the Jewish tradition on environmental issues, considering topics including the value of creation as well as traditional prohibitions on causing suffering to animals, wasting natural resources, and various forms of pollution." Special attention is accorded "contemporary Jewish attempts to respond to current environmental crises."

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A course by Dan Eppley at McMurry University surveys "the writings of John Wesley in their social, political, and intellectual context."

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Critical Perspectives on Gender

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Martie Reineke
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Martha Reineke at the University of Northern Iowa seeks "to understand received images and texts of gender, but also to locate the means to modify and challenge the cultural traditions that they explore." The course is "organized around the consideration of two theoretical traditions that have influenced feminist theories . . . post structuralism and psychoanalysis."

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A course by Joseph Molleur at Cornell College asks "Is Christianity, as traditionally practiced, conducive to the full flourishing of women? If not, can Christianity be reconceived so as to more fully contribute to women’s flourishing?"

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Apocalypticism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Robert Kawashima
Institution: University of Florida

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Robert Kawashima at the University of Florida on apocalypticism which entails "a new literary form . . . And . . . a new way of viewing reality."

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Wisdom Literature and Psalms

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Leonard Obloy
Institution: SS Cyril & Methodius Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Rev. Leonard Obloy at SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary surveys the Wisdom Literature and Psalms.

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Creative Expository Preaching (Pentateuch)

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Paul Smith
Institution: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Paul Smith at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary "focusing on the exegetical handling of scripture and its relationship to homiletic development."

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Women in the Old Testament

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Rebecca G. S. Idestrom
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Rebecca Idestrom at Tyndale Seminary that explores the "Bible's portrayal of women . . . (through) key Old Testament passages against the background of ancient Israelite society" with discussion of contemporary issues as well.

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A course by Chad Bauman at Butler University on the "relationship of religion, politics, and conflict in modern South Asia."

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A course by Joseph Molleur at Cornell College centered on how Christian theology responds to "the ongoing existence of a multiplicity of religions."

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Continental Philosophy of Religion: Irigaray

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: William Robert
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by William Robert at Syracuse University on the thought of Luce Irigaray.

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Exegesis of Isaiah

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Tyler Mayfield
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Tyler Mayfield at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "provides an in-depth examination of the prophetic book of Isaiah through translation and exegetical exercises in the original Hebrew text.

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The Book of Isaiah

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Chuck Pitts
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Chuck Pitts at Houston Graduate School of Theology studies the book of Isaiah with attention "to the content, form, and style, and to the historical and literary contexts as well as to exegetical methods, interpretation, and application."

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Muslim Jesus

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Shalahudin Kafrawi
Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Shalahudin Kafrawi at Hobart and William Smith Colleges "examines Qur'anic portrayals of Jesus, his message, and his followers" and "how Muslims interpret those portrayals in their exegetical, legal, and sufic writings" and role in interfaith relations.

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Women and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Barbara R. von Schlegell
Institution: University of Pennsylvania

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A course by Barbara von Schlegell at the University of Pennsylvania "focuses on Muslim women and the understanding of gender in Islam and in comparison with Jewish women’s experience."

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Women in Islam

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Barbara von Schlegell
Institution: University of Pennsylvania

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A course by Barbara von Schlegell at the University of Pennsylvania considers "the current Western view of Muslim women" as well as "translated islamic texts on gender and historical evidence of women's religious and social activities since the sixth century."

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Hinduism and Jainism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Nick Gier
Institution: University of Idaho

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A 2001 course by Nick Gier at the University of Idaho surveys "Hinduism and Jainism primarily through the philosophical topics of theories of reality, knowledge, and value."

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Medieval Japanese Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon "focuses on selected strains of Japanese Buddhism during the medieval period, especially the Kamakura (1185-1333), but also traces influences on later developments including the modern period." Special attention will be given to "Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253), Zen master and founding figure of the Sōtō sect; Myōe of the Shingon and Kegon sects, focusing on his Shingon practices; and Shinran, founding figure of Jōdo Shinshū, the largest Pure Land sect, more simply known as Shin Buddhism."

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Life of Christ

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Tony M. Cleaver
Institution: Baptist Missionary Association Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Tony M. Cleaver at Baptist Missionary Association Seminary "is an examination of the factual basis of Christianity as it is found in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ."

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Biblical Interpretation After the Holocaust

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Tyler Mayfield and Johann W.H. van Wijk-Bos
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Tyler Mayfield and Johanna W.H. van Wijk-Bos at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "critically examines Christian biblical interpretation in light of the Holocaust."

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A course by Miriam Dean-Otting at Kenyon College "offers a comparative approach to the study of mysticism with a focus on Hinduism and Judaism."

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Women in Judaism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ellen Umansky
Institution: Fairfield University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1997

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A 1997 course by Ellen Umansky at Fairfield University surveys the "ways in which women have understood and experienced Judaism from the biblical period through the present."

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Women and Religion in Latin America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mike Stanfield and Lois Lorentzen
Institution: University of San Francisco

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1999

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A 1999 course by Mike Stanfield and Lois Lorentzen at the University of San Francisco "explores various religious legacies and traditions both shaped by and for women in Latin America."

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Introduction to Pastoral Leadership

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: James H. Furr
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by James Furr at Houston Graduate School of Theology studies "various styles of leadership and their relevance for invigorating the faith community."

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Leadership in a Postmodern Culture

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ken Shuman
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Ken Schuman at Houston Graduate School of Theology examines "the characteristics of postmodern contexts and spiritual leadership within those contexts."

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Introducing Religious Studies

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joe Incandela
Institution: Saint Mary's College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Joe Incandela at Saint Mary's College concerns "what religion is, what questions religion prompts and how it functions in people's’ lives to affect how those lives are lived, how hopes unfold, and how others are encountered."

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Early Christian Liturgical Practices

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cláudio Carvalhaes
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Cláudio Carvalhaes at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary engages "Christian liturgical practices and issues from the first to the fourth centuries and help students see how these social-religious-economic-political-cultural practices shaped and informed these early communities."

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Gender and Family in Early Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: J. Albert Harrill
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Albert Harrill at DePaul University traces Christian views of gender and marriage through New Testament and the period of early Christianity.

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A 2000 course by Paul Hyams at Cornell University surveys 'the first Christian centuries up to the eve of the Reformation" with respect to theological and canonical Christian marriage. Other topics "such as homosexuality, rape/abduction, prostitution, bawd and literary attitudes towards sexuality" will also be considered.

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Marriage and Family Research

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Loren Townsend
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Loren Townsend at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "is a study of empirical research methods and their application to pastoral counseling and marriage and family therapy."

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Christianity in the Modern Period

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Gstohl
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

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A 2005 course by Mark Gstohl at Xavier University of Louisiana "introduces the Christian theological tradition of the Modern Period by presenting the historical, cultural, and social contexts for past and contemporary Christian Faith."

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Church and the Modern World

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Paul Misner
Institution: Marquette University

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A course by Paul Misner at Marquette University on "the area of relations between the RC Church and a European society in the grip of secularization" from "roughly the Enlightenment or French Revolution to Vatican II." Special attention is given to "social Catholicism."

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Islamic Mysticism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Barbara R. von Schlegell
Institution: University of Pennsylvania

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A course by Barbara von Schlegell at the University of Pennsylvania approaches "the nature of God and the hidden meanings of the Qur'an, dreams and miraculous powers, and the spiritual reality of sexual union" through Islamic mystical texts.

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A course by David Bromley at Virginia Commonwealth University focuses "on groups that emerged during the last half of the twentieth century, New Religious Movements."

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Cults and Covens: Theory and Practice of New Religious Movements

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Shawn Krause-Longer
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by Shawn Krause-Loner at Syracuse University investigates "New Religious Movements (NRMs) largely within the contemporary American context."

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Cults and New Religious Movements

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Lorne Dawson
Institution: University of Waterloo

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

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A 2001 course by Lorne Dawson at the University of Waterloo "is designed to serve two ends: first, to provide an introduction to some of the types of cults or new religious movements (NRMs) active in North America, examining their origins and their basic beliefs and practices; second, to provide an introduction to some of the results of the social scientific study of new religious movements . . . " with special attention to "Theosophy, Scientology, The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (i.e., Hare Krishna), and The Unification Church (i.e., Moonies) in North America."

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Youth and Family Ministry in the Immigrant Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Vincent Poon
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Vincent Poon at Tyndale Seminary "designed for those leaders who work with families in the immigrant church setting."

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Personality Theories

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Helen Noh
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Helen Noh at Tyndale Seminary provides an "overview of major personality theories with regard to their development, philosophical assumptions, theoretical concepts and their clinical implications."

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Selected Pauline Epistles: The Pastoral Epistles

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Peter H. Davids
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Peter Davids at Houston Graduate School of Theology studies "in selected Pauline Epistles . . . Within the context of Paul's missionary work and developing issues of faith, practice and church governance."

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A course by Anthea Butler at Loyola Marymount University on African American Pentecostalism through the lens of a multiple disciplines.

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Eastern Philosophy

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2005

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A 2005 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon focuses on "various Asian religious and philosophical traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism."

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Varieties of Religious Naturalism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wesley J. Wildman
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Wesley Wildman at Boston University surveys the "varieties of religious naturalism and how they have been, and can be, incorporated into philosophical and theological reflection."

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Kierkegaard

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Patrick Frierson
Institution: Whitman College

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A course by Patrick Frierson at Whitman College "provides an overview of Kierkegaard's major works."

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Philosophy of Nature

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Dodds, O.P.
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Michael Dodds, O.P. at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology provides "a philosophical account of the nature of change, including classical insights (Aristotle, Aquinas) and contemporary issues in cosmology, the methods of science and philosophy, the nature of causality, time and infinity."

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Philosophy for Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Brad Kallenberg
Institution: University of Dayton

Course Term: Spring
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A course by Brad Kallenberg at the University of Dayton on philosophical theology.

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Introduction to the Religions of India, China, and Japan

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Russell Kirkland
Institution: University of Georgia

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2004

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Religions of the World: East

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Charles Ess
Institution: Drury University

Course Year: 1997


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A 1997 course by Charles Ess at Drury University offers an introduction to "some of the main ideas, beliefs, practices, and historical developments of eastern religions/philosophies."

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Introduction to the New Testament

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jonathan Lawrence
Institution: Canisius College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course taught by Jonathan Lawrence at Canisius College applies "various scholarly approaches for understanding the New Testament."

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Introduction to World Religions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Andrew Aghapour
Institution: College of Charleston

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Andrew Aghapour at the College of Charleston "designed to provide a brief introduction to major religious traditions, including Hinduism, Confucianism, Daosim, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."

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Introduction to Islam

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gisela Webb
Institution: Seton Hall University

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A course by Gisela Webb at Seton Hall University looks "will look at Islam from the point of view of Muslims' own self understanding as it has developed since the religion's origin in 7th century Arabia. We will begin the course with the study of the basic practices, beliefs, and values of Islam-including its concept of God, the universe, revelation, prophet-hood, ethics, and the afterlife. We will look at how religious devotion is expressed through art, poetry, and mysticism." Contemporary issues in American Islam will also be studied.

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Introduction to World Religions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Dan Hinman-Smith
Institution: North Island College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2012 course by Dan Hinman-Smith at North Island College is "an introduction to the world's major religions, with an emphasis upon those of the Abrahamic tradition: Judaism, Christianity and Islam."

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Introduction to World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Thomas V. Peterson
Institution: Alfred University

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A course by Thomas Peterson at Alfred University offers " a fundamental understanding of the general nature of religion and of various religious traditions."

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Living Religions of the West

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: S. Daniel Breslauer
Institution: University of Kansas

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1999

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A 1999 course by Daniel Breslauer at the University of Kansas introduces "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."

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Understanding Religion: The World's Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Andrew O. Fort
Institution: Texas Christian University

Course Year: 2002


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A 2002 course by Andrew Fort at Texas Christian University "attempts to understand the nature of religion by looking at some foundational ideas, texts, and figures in a variety of religious traditions."

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World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Amir Hussain
Institution: California State University-Northridge

Course Year: 2003


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A 2003 course by Amir Hussain at California State University, Northridge "is an introduction to the academic study of religion and of world religions, and to the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam," primal religions will also be considered.

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World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Kelley Rowan
Institution: Florida International University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Kelley Rowan at Florida International University "explores the world’s various religious traditions and the individual’s personal experience within their chosen religion . . . [as well as] various practices, rituals, and symbols of the religions."

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World Religions: A Case for Justice & Peace

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Harold Morales
Institution: Morgan State University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Harold Morales surveys "the dynamic and influential world religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."

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Archaeology and the Study of Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Christine Thomas
Institution: University of California Santa Barbara

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Christine Thomas at the University of California Santa Barbara examines "the production of archaeological data and their use in reconstructions of past human religious experience, both in historic and prehistoric times, and in the Old and New Worlds" with a focus on "method and theory."

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Cultural Anthropology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lisa Hoff
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Lisa Hoff at Gateway Seminary provides an "introduction to cultural anthropology"

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Sixties, The: Religion, Culture, and Politics

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Ira Chernus
Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

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A course by Ira Chernus at the University of Colorado at Boulder studies "the values, ideas, and sentiments of the 1960s counterculture" with attention to religious issues and "how the popular books of the counterculture created a new 'myth' that served as an ideal for social change."

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A 2008 course by Nasser Rabbat at MIT "introduces the history of Islamic cultures through architecture. Religious, commemorative, and educational structures are surveyed from the beginning of Islam in 7th-century Arabia up to the present."

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A 2002 course by K.I. Koppedrayer at Wilfrid Laurier University explores "how Hindus, Buddhists and others have expressed their understanding of the nature, meaning and goal of human existence in stories, architecture and ritual."

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Empire & Capital: Theological Considerations

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Mark Lewis Taylor at Princeton Theological Seminary examines globalization, "coloniality of power, class and empire, as challenges to critical reflection in theology and ethics."

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Bible and Western Culture

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Aaron Ricker
Institution: McGill University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Aaron Ricker at McGill University surveys "key examples of biblical tradition, and critical discussions of their place in Western culture."

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Cultural Hermeneutics: Ideology, Power and Text Interpretation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Brian K. Blount and Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Brian Blount and Mark Lewis Taylor at Princeton Theological Seminary on "how cultural perspective influences the interpretation of biblical and theological sources."

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Christianity and Culture

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Steven M. Studebacker
Institution: McMaster Divinity College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Steven Studebaker at McMaster Divinity College "considers various ways Christians have sought to negotiate the path between being 'in,' but not 'of' the world."

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Christianity and Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is a research seminar in which students will explore contemporary questions and issues in light of the Christian religious and theological tradition."

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Cultural Context of Early Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Fuller
Institution: St. Louis Community College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Michael Fuller at St. Louis Community College studies "Greek Culture, Roman Culture, Jewish Culture, and Early Christianity by analyzing specific material culture (tombs, temples, art, altars, coins, etc.) and non-material (kinship system, political organization, economic system, and world view-religion)."

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A course by Mary Suydam at Kenyon College examines "the importance and meanings of blood in the history of Christianity, and the extent to which blood in that tradition is perceived as gendered and/or enabling power."

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Gospel, Church and Culture: Missional Leadership in a Postmodern World

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wafik Wahba
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Wafik Wahba at Tyndale Seminary "examines the main features of the postmodern culture" for the sake of mission work.

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A 2011 course by Adam Porter at Illinois College on American "civil religion."

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Faith and Film

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan Stone
Institution: Boston University School of Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2009 course by Bryan Stone at Boston University School of Theology "uses the medium of film as an avenue for reflection upon the meaning and truth of the Christian faith as well as its communication and embodiment in contemporary culture."

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Religion, the Media, and Contemporary Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Benjamin J. Hubbard
Institution: California State University, Fullerton

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Benjamin Hubbard at California State University, Fullerton.

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Religion and Media

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stephen Brent Rodriquez Plate
Institution: Hamilton College

Course Term: Fall
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A course by Brent Plate at Hamilton College explores "the interrelations between religious traditions and media" from oral culture through modern day.

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Religion, Violence, and Peace: Patterns Across Time and Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Scott Noegel and James Wellman
Institution: University of Washington

Course Term: Winter
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A course by James Wellman and Scott Noegel at the University of Washington on the "complex relationship between religion, violence, and peace."

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Discover Chicago: Sacred Spaces, Powerful Places

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

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A 2001 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University employs an interdisciplinary approach to "the importance of place in a time of rootlessness, the role of memory and ritual, pilgrimage and worship, the stories of immigrants and the dispossessed, our craving for nature, the role of public spaces, and a host of other ways that people experience places as particularly significant" throughout Chicago.

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Religion and American Culture

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: James Treat
Institution: University of New Mexico

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by James Treat at the University of New Mexico uses thematic and historical approaches to "the role of religion in American culture and of religious studies in American culture studies."

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Disability and Difference: Theological and Ethical Perspectives

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Debbie Creamer
Institution: Iliff School of Theology

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Debbie Creamer at Iliff School of Theology introduces "the language, history, methodology, principal sources, and primary issues related to the field of disability studies" and disability theology.

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Intercordia

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Reid Locklin
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2015

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A 2014 course by Reid Locklin at University of Toronto raises "critical questions of social justice and international development from diverse religious and disciplinary perspectives."

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Israelis and Palestinians in Literature and Film

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ken Frieden
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Ken Frieden at Syracuse University examines the "representation of Israelis and Palestinians in literature and film, focusing on how each group views the other."

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Law and Ethics in Christian Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Guy Grimes
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Guy Grimes at Gateway Seminary "designed to teach students the process of ethical and legal decision making in the practice of Christian counseling."

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Wendell Berry's Philosophy of Life

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sean Hayden
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Sean Hayden at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary uses Wendell Berry's "poems, fiction and essays . . . . [to] build up a perspective on the meaning of life with depth and coherence—a philosophy of life" around selected theological themes.

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Modern Jewish Literature in Translation

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Richard Marks
Institution: Washington and Lee University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Richard Marks at Washington and Lee University approaches "20th-century authors writing in Yiddish and Hebrew . . . as literary expressions of religious themes and as responses to the historical and religious crises of modern Jewish life in Europe, the United States, and Israel."

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Metaphors of Evil

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Emilie M. Townes
Institution: Yale Divinity School

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Emilie Townes at Yale Divinity School is "an examination of the ways in which metaphors function at the intersections of various forms of oppression."

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Social Media and the Life of the Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sarah Morice-Brubaker
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Sarah Morice-Brubaker at Phillips Theological Seminary reflects on "social media and its potential use in ministry."

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Spirituality, Medicine, and Health

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wesly J. Wildman
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Wesley Wildman at Boston University about the conversations between science and religion around health and healing.

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Worship and Music in the Faith Community

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Merril Smoak
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Merril Smoak at Gateway Seminary covers the "biblical and theological origins of worship" as well as Christian spirituality.

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Nonviolence in the Modern World

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Cort
Institution: Denison University

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A course by John Cort at Denison University explores "some of the ways in which the religious traditions of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Christianity have advocated the use of nonviolent means to effect personal transformation, to resolve social conflict, and to advance causes of social change."

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Religion, Media and International Relations

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mehrzad Boroujerdi and Gustav Niebuhr
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Mehrzad Boroujerdi and Gustav Niebuhr at Syracuse University explores the intersections of religion, media, and international relations.

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Family Systems Theory

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Susan Ellfeldt
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Susan Ellfeldt at Tyndale Seminary offers "a critical appraisal of basic theoretical concepts in Family Systems Theory."

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One Creator God

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Dodds, O.P.
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Michael Dodds, O.P. at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology explores "classical and contemporary questions regarding the nature of God and creation . . . Through the retrieval of the tradition of Thomas Aquinas. Existence and attributes of God, divine compassion and human suffering, the possibility and nature of God-talk, divine action and contemporary science, cosmology and creation."

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Christian Mission and Ethics in a Violent World

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mindy McGarrah Sharp
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Mindy McGarrah Sharp at Phillips Theological Seminary seeks to "establish and build on a basic framework of Christian ethics in order to study models of Christian moral reasoning and responding in the face of violence over a variety of contexts."

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Peace and Violence in the Qu'ran

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Shalahudin Kafrawi
Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Shalahudin Kafrawi at Hobart and William Smith Colleges "discusses Qur’anic views regarding the meaning of Islam and Qur’anic treatment of various forms of peace including liberation, justice, equality, submission, freedom, and tolerance, as well as those of violence including war, self-defense, killing, suicide, sacrifice, and punishment" with attention to historical origins of teachings and contemporary issues.

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Liberating Nonviolence: The Spirituality and Practice of Christian Nonviolence

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ken Butigan and Louis Vitale
Institution: Franciscan School of Theology and Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Ken Butigan and Louis Vitale at the Franciscan School of Theology and Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley "investigate(s) the spirituality, dynamics and strategies of Christian nonviolence." The readings "draw on the teachings and practices of the Christian peace and justice tradition; Christian feminism; and Gandhian nonviolence."

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Death and the Afterlife in the World's Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ellen Posman
Institution: Baldwin Wallace College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Ellen Posman at Baldwin Wallace College examines "the beliefs about death and the afterlife from a variety of religious and cultural perspectives."

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University explores Paul Tillich's "analysis of religion," Christianity, and Buddhism.

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World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stuart Squires
Institution: Brescia University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Stuart Squires at Brescia University "surveys five different religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam" with attention to their similarities and differences and special focus on how they respond to the problem of suffering.

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World Faiths, World Fictions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Darren J.N. Middleton
Institution: Texas Christian University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Darren Middleton at Texas Christian University aims to "examine and assess the major beliefs and practices of five world faiths [Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam] through a careful, critical study of selected world fiction."

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Global Ethics and the World's Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Peter McCourt
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Peter McCourt at Virginia Commonwealth University offers a "critical survey of ethical concepts and issues in the thought and practice of major religious traditions."

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A 2006 course by Nora Rubel at Connecticut College "is a methodological inquiry into American food traditions as elements of personal and communal religious identity."

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Introduction to Christian Ethics

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory
Instructor: Benjamin S. Wall
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Benjamin Wall at Houston Graduate School of Theology on various "ethical systems and theories in light of biblical and traditional Christian perspectives and moral norms, with reflection upon several contemporary social issues."

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Myth, Ritual, and Mysticism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jean Rahier
Institution: Florida International University

Course Year: 2013


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A 2013 course by Jean Ranier at Florida International University "considers how symbols related to the supernatural world are created and structure," their meanings and functions.

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Introduction to Ritual Studies I

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Lavanya Vemsani
Institution: St. Thomas University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

Annotation:

A 2005 by Levanya Vemsani at St. Thomas University "is an introduction to Ritual studies theory and research methods, focussing on the experience, knowledge and research."

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The Church

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stuart Squires
Institution: Brescia University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Stuart Squires at Brescia University examines "the nature and mission of the church through a variety of avenues: biblical examination, theological exploration, historical investigation, and personal reflection."

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Catholic Environmental Ethics: Sources, Norms, and Issues

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Dawn M. Nothwehr
Institution: Catholic Theological Union

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Dawn Nothwehr at the Catholic Theological Union presents Catholic sources towards a "moral, sustainable and reverential ways of living."

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Ecclesiology and Sacraments

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Scott R. Swain
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Scott Swain at Reformed Theological Seminary treats the doctrines of the church and the sacraments.

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A course by Miriam Dean-Otting at Kenyon College examines "the phenomenon of sainthood in a variety of religious traditions and sources."

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Roman Catholic Sexual Ethics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marianne Farina, CSC
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Marianne Farina CSC at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology investigates "core principles and teachings about human sexuality" from the Roman Catholic perspective. Topics such as "marriage, family life, celibacy, and biomedical issues related to human sexuality" are addressed.

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Religion and Sexuality in America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Kathryn Lofton
Institution: Yale University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Kathryn Lofton at Yale University uses "case studies and theoretical ruminations" to "explore the relationship between ideas about sex and ideas about religion, as well as sexual practices and religious practices" in the United States.

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A 2004 course by Debbie Creamer at Iliff School of Theology introduces "disability studies as an avenue through which to examine issues of access, inclusion, justice, and community" as well as "definitions and models of disability."

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Business, Ethics, and Society

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John T. Leahy
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1999

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Faith, Justice and the Catholic Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Shawn Madison Krahmer
Institution: Saint Joseph's University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Shawn Madison Krahmer at Saint Joseph's University analyzes the historical origins and theological significance of "a concern for social, economic and political justice" in Christianity with special attention to the Catholic tradition.

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Catholic Social Traditions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerald Schlabach
Institution: University of St. Thomas

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Gerald Schlabach at the University of St. Thomas "examines Catholic reflection on social structures and patterns of moral behavior as they are expressed in economic, social and political contexts."

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Faith and Justice-The Gospel and Social Values

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stuart Squires
Institution: Brescia University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Stuart Squires at Brescia University focuses "on the Catholic Church’s responses to particular social justice issues in our time as well as the guiding principles that inform the Church’s positions."

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Catholic Ethics & Social Justice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Peter McCourt
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by Peter McCourt at Virginia Commonwealth University is an "exploration of the Catholic church's major theological, ethical, constitutional and strategic concerns, and an analysis of Catholic social teaching and its relation to current social issues such as abortion, peace and conflict, poverty, and human rights."

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Catholic Social Thought

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joe Incandela
Institution: Saint Mary's College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Joe Incandela at Saint Mary's College "examines Catholic positions on some of the most controversial social, ethical, and religious issues of our day: abortion, birth control, the relation between official Catholic teachings and individual conscience, reproductive technologies, cloning, stem-cell research, physician-assisted suicide, euthanasia, the allocation of scarce health resources, the ordination of women priests, capital punishment, nuclear weapons, terrorism, waging war vs. embracing peace, poverty and the United States economy, and the effect of being a member of the Church on being a citizen of the state."

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Theologies of Justice & Peace

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerald Schlabach
Institution: University of Saint Thomas

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Gerald Schlabach at the University of St. Thomas provides an "examination of the views of various religions and ideologies on issues of justice and peace, with special attention to the Catholic and of the Christian teachings on such issues as war and peace, violence, economic justice, the environment, criminal justice, and social justice."

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The Buddhist Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Richey
Institution: The University of Findlay

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

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A 2001 course by Jeffrey Richey at the University of Findlay "is an intermediate-level survey of the history and diversity of the Buddhist tradition, from the lifetime of the Buddha in fifth-century BCE India to contemporary Buddhist communities in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and North America."

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Christianities of South Asia

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Reid Locklin
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Year: 2013


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A 2014 course taught by Reid B. Locklin University of Toronto "explores the claim of diverse Christian traditions in South Asia to be religious traditions of South Asia, with special attention to these traditions’ indigenisation and social interactions with majority Hindu traditions."

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Spiritual Formation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barbara Haycraft and Jeff Loach
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Barbara Haycraft and Jeff Loach at Tyndale Seminary

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Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Joseph Boenzi
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Joseph Boenzi at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology "offers a general history of the life, work and thought of this missionary, bishop, founder and doctor of the Church."

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Dimensions of Reality in Chinese Tales

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Russell Kirkland
Institution: University of George

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1994

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A 1994 course by Russell Kirkland at Macalester College uses literature to explore traditional Chinese answers to questions about the nature of reality.

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Introduction to Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Molleur
Institution: Cornell College

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A course by Joseph Molleur at Cornell College seeks "to understand the general patterns of experience and expression that constitute the religious world" through the thought of Mircea Eliade and Black Elk.

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Anglican Theology and Ethics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jason Fout
Institution: Bexley Hall Seabury Western Seminary Federation

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Jason Fout at Bexley Hall Seabury Western Seminary Federation "provides an overview of Anglican theology and ethics, in both historical and topical perspective."

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Christian Apologetics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Doug Kennard
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Year: 2013


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A 2013 course by Doug Kennard at Houston Graduate School of Theology surveys "the relationship between Christian theology and prevailing world views."

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Introduction to Apologetics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Richard Lints
Institution: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

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A course by Richard Lints at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary on the history of Christian apologetics and its contemporary practice.

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Modern and Contemporary Theology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Steven G. Smith
Institution: Millsaps College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Steven Smith at Millsaps College that surveys ways Christian theology has responded to "the challenges of the modern era, which are always at least partly defined or implied by the European Enlightenment."

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Faith of Christians

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mary Suydam
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Mary Suydam at Kenyon College introduces the "origins and development of Christian traditions," its major beliefs and practices, in historical and contemporary forms.

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Issues in Christianity Today: The Question of Faith

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Molleur
Institution: Cornell College

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A course by Joseph Molleur at Cornell College examines "the meaning of religious faith within the context of the Western Christian tradition, with a particular focus on the modern period."

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Christology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sarah Morice Brubaker
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Sarah Morice Brubaker at Phillips Theological Seminary investigates Christological models "as well as the key theologians, time periods, and political contexts with which those models are associated."

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Modern Jewish Thought (in a Christian World)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Geoffrey Claussen
Institution: Elon University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Geoffrey Claussen at Elon University "offers a historical and philosophical investigation of modern Jewish thought, focusing on influential Jewish thinkers writing in Christian-majority contexts in the 18th-21st centuries."

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Preaching the Christian Basics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kevin Livingston
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Kevin Livingston at Tyndale Seminary on preaching "the essentials of Christian faith . . . In what we believe, how we pray and worship, and how we conduct our lives."

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Debates about God

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University explores "significant elements of religion, especially symbol, doctrine, experience, and systems of cosmic, social and individual order, as they are manifested in Christianity and Judaism, with some attention as well to Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism."

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Contemporary Religious Thought

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Paula Cooey
Institution: Trinity University

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Paula Cooey at Trinity University "explores the significance of religious symbols for human self-understanding and cultural values in a contemporary Western context (World War II to the present). . . . . (through the) thought of both proponents and critics of religion in relation to contemporary Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Native American Traditions."

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The Catholic Faith: Introduction to Theology

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Stuart Squires
Institution: Brescia University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Stuart Squires at Brescia University surveys "the theological developments and controversies that have shaped Christian thought from the fourth to the twenty-first centuries" through lens of how doctrine has developed within Roman Catholicism.

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Contemporary Catholic Thought

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Peter McCourt
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Peter McCourt at Virginia Commonwealth University is a "study of the contemporary Catholic Christian response to the questions of God and the experience of the sacred in life. . . . Topics will include: the Second Vatican Council and its reforms, theologies of liberation, feminist theology, Catholic Social Teaching, biomedical ethics/issues, eco/creation theology.”

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A course by Paul Misner at Marquette University traces "modern Catholic developments in systematic theology" from "the rise of Ultramontanism and Vatican I" through Vatican II.

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Theological Foundations of Christian Spirituality

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Benjamin S. Wall
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Benjamin Wall at Houston Graduate School of Theology is a "study of the reciprocal relationship of theology and spirituality for development of a foundation for spiritual formation and direction."

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The Theology of Paul Tillich

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2013


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Theological Method in Pastoral Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson Walker
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Elizabeth Johnson Walker at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "introduces pastoral counseling students to various theological methods that are useful in the integrative discipline of pastoral counseling."

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Buddhism in the Himalayas and Tibet

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Todd Lewis
Institution: College of the Holy Cross

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A course by Todd Lewis at College of the Holy Cross surveys "the Buddhist traditions found in the Himalayas and Tibet, covering the elite philosophical, artistic, and soteriological traditions as well as popular literatures and devotional practices."

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Religions of India and Tibet

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Richey
Institution: Berea College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by Jeffrey Richey at Berea College introduces "basic historical, conceptual, and ritual dimensions of religious traditions that are central to South and Central Asian cultures (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet)."

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Recent Trinitarian Thought

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: David Cunningham
Institution: Seabury-Western Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2002

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The Abortion Debate

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Charles Bellinger
Institution: Texas Christian University

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2013

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A course by Charles Bellinger at Texas Christian University examines abortion "from various angles: medical, psychological, philosophical, legal, and religious."

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The Black Church and the Culture of Hip Hop

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Brandon McCormack
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Michael Brandon McCormack at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary seeks "to foster critical reflection on the relationship between black churches, religious practices and popular culture in the post- Civil Rights era."

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A course by Yvonne Chireau at Swarthmore College begins "with the period of African-European contact and move through to the evolution and transformation of African religion in the present day."

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Religion and the Civil Rights Movement

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ray Owens
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Ray Owens at Phillips Theological Seminary "examines the ways in which religious beliefs, practices and institutions helped to form and inform the modern Civil Rights movement as well as the Anti-Civil Rights forces."

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End of the World: The Millennium and the End Times in American Religious Thought

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Liza McAlister
Institution: Wesleyan University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Liza McAlister at Wesleyan University "examines various American eschatologies and the religious communities that imagine them."

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Baptist History

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Robert Lee Foster
Institution: Williams Baptist College

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Robert Lee Foster at Williams Baptist College traces the origins and tenets of "Baptist polity and theology" with special attention to Baptist history and impact in the United States.

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Black Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Shannon Craigo-Snell Lewis Brogdon
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Shannon Craigo-Snell and Lewis Brogdon at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary explores "African American theologies before the Civil Rights movement, the origins and development of Black Theology as a theological movement in the late 1960s against the backdrop of the Black power and Black Consciousness movements, and Womanist Theologies."

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Islam in the Modern World

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Amir Hussain
Institution: California State University-Northridge

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Amir Hussain at California State University-Northridge examines "some of the relationships between 'Islam' and 'the Modern World'" with special attention to major reformers, Feminism, radicalism, and Islam in the U.S. and Canada.

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Contemporary Jewish Life in the United States of America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: J. Shawn Landres
Institution: University of Judaism

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2003

Annotation:

A 2003 course by Shawn Landres at the University of Judaism "invites students to think critically and comparatively about Judaism and Jewishness in contemporary North America" with a reliance on "qualitative social-scientific approaches, rather than theological, textual, or historical ones."

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History and Doctrine of Methodism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Dianne Reistroffer
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Dianne Reistroffer at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "designed to provide an overview of the history and doctrine of the Methodist movement. Significant time is spent on the life, work, and theology of John Wesley and the Wesleyan roots of Methodism as well as on the American Methodist experience."

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A 2002 course by Raymond Bucko at Creighton University "takes a critical issues approach to the study of Native American Religions."

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Introduction to American Indian Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Grim
Institution: Bucknell University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1999

Annotation:

A 1999 course by John Grim at Bucknell University pursues a history of religions approach "concerned with the settings in which religious beliefs and practices emerge, change, and continue. . . . . focused) largely on North American Indian religious life with some attention to MesoAmerican indigenous religions."

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New Religious Movements (Nonwestern)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tim Miller
Institution: University of Kansas

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Tim Miller at the University of Kansas examines "American alternative religions . . . Specifically ones that do not have explicit foundations in Christianity or Judaism."

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New Religious Movements (Western)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tim Miller
Institution: University of Kansas

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

Annotation:

A 2001 course by Tim Miller at the University of Kansas examines new religious movements in America "that stem from or are closely related to the mainstream American traditions, Christianity and Judaism."

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Presbyterian Heritage

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Amy Plantinga Pauw
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Amy Plantinga Pauw at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "serves as an introduction to the Reformed tradition as embodied in the history, faith, institutions, and practices of the Presbyterian churches, with particular attention devoted to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). "

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Race and Religious Faith

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerardo Marti
Institution: Davidson College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Gerardo Marti at Davidson College "pursues sociological analysis at the intersection of race-ethnicity and religion. Our focus in this class centers on American congregational communities (whether it be church, temple, or mosque)— especially in relation to processes of immigration and transnationalism."

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Sociology of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerardo Marti
Institution: Davidson College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Gerardo Marti at Davidson College "pursues an understanding of both the "social-ness'" of religion itself and the mutually influencing interactions between religion and its social environment" with focus on American society.

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Religion and the Politics of Vision

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sally M. Promey
Institution: Yale University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Sally Promey at Yale University explores "the destruction, censorship, and suppression of pictures and objects . . . Motivated by religious convictions and practices, in the United States."

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American Religions: Faith and Film

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Colleen McDannell
Institution: University of Utah

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Colleen McDannell at the University of Utah asks "how do commercial filmmakers . . . understand religion? How does Hollywood call on religion to articulate various social, aesthetic, and economic concerns? Which social and cultural changes have made their impact on the movies?"

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A 2012 course by Molly Jensen at Southwestern University approaches American religion through novels and "considering distinctive religious expressions of geographically- and culturally-diverse communities."

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Religion and American Politics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Laura Olson
Institution: Clemson University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Laura Olson at Clemson University "designed to examine and critically analyze the nature of the relationship between religion and various aspects of politics in the United States."

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Religion and Politics in the U.S.

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Kenneth D. Wald
Institution: University of Florida

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Kenneth Wald at the University of Florida concerns "the impact of religion on the major dimensions of politics in the United States. 'Religion,' as defined in the course, refers not only to formal theological creeds but also to the social beliefs, organizations and subcultures associated with various religious communities. The principal aim of the course is to understand how religion affects politics (and vice versa)."

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Religion and U.S. Nationalism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ira Chernus
Institution: University of Colorado-Boulder

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Ira Chernus at the University of Colorado-Boulder focuses "principally on the relation between religion and nationalism in the history of the United States. We will look particularly at the the question of how a self-styled “chosen people” understands itself and its mission and deals with other peoples."

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Religion, War, and Peace in U.S. History

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ira Chernus
Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Ira Chernus at the University of Colorado at Boulder "studies selected eras of war and selected movements for peace throughout U.S. history . . . the Pequot war, the war with Mexico, the Spanish-American war, World War II, the Cold War, the U.S. wars against Iraq, and the "war on terrorism" are featured.

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Women in Religion in the U.S.A.

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ellen Blue
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Ellen Blue at Phillips Theological Seminary "is a survey of the history of women and religion in the U.S. from the colonial period to the present" in the United States.

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Women, Abolition, and Religion in 19th-Century America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Marcia Robinson
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Marcia Robinson at Syracuse University "focuses upon the role that religion may have played in women’s understandings of themselves as abolitionists, social reformers, and human beings" with special attention to Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Sarah and Angelina Grimké, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

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Religion, Community, and Conflict in South Asia

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tim Lubin
Institution: Washington & Lee University

Course Year: 1999


Annotation:

A 1999 course by Timothy Lubin at Washington and Lee University investigates the "place of religious ideas and practices in defining social identity and shaping actual communities, and roles of religion in politics" through the lens of South Asia, "drawing examples from India, Sri Lank, Pakistan, and Nepal."

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War in the Jewish Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Geoffrey Claussen
Institution: Elon University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Geoffrey Claussen at Elon University offers a historical perspective on "ancient and medieval texts about war in their original contexts, and then giving particular attention to modern Jewish thinking in various contexts."

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The Bible and Feminist Imagination

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Alicia Ostriker
Institution: Rutgers University

Course Term: Fall
Annotation:

A 1997 course by Alicia Ostriker at Rutgers University that puts the Bible and female interpreters into conversation.

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Feminist Theology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Julia Winden Fey
Institution: University of Central Arkansas

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

Annotation:

A 2005 course by Julia Winden-Fey at the University of Central Arkansas aims "to acquaint students with the motivations behind and variety of perspectives in feminist approaches to theological work."

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Feminist Theology in Third World Perspective

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kwok Pui-lan and Letty Russell
Institution: Yale Divinity School

Course Year: 1996


Annotation:

A 1996 course by Kwok Pui-lan and Letty Russell at Yale Divinity School is a "critical study of the challenges and the contributions of Third World Feminist theologians."

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Women in the Hebrew Bible

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lisa Davison
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Lisa Davison at Phillips Theological Seminary is "designed as a survey of the Hebrew Bible from the perspective of the female characters in the stories."

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Islam and Modernity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ahmed Afzaal
Institution: Lawrence University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

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African-American Religious History

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Daniel Sack
Institution: Hope College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by Daniel Sack at Hope College traces the ways in which "African-Americans have formed religious traditions from a variety of influences—including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and African religions."

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History of African-American Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Herbert G. Ruffin II
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Herbert Ruffin at Syracuse University "emphasizes Black religious practices, institutions, and thought in African Americans."

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Introduction to African American Religion

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons
Institution: University of Florida

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Gwendolyn Simmons at the University of Florida "designed to give the student a coherent, interdisciplinary understanding of the African American religious experience from the beginning of the African sojourn here in North America until the present."

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Slave Narratives as Religious Sources

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Katie G. Cannon
Institution: Temple University

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Katie Cannon at Temple University "focuses on autobiographical narratives written or dictated by ex-slaves of African descent from 1750 to the twentieth century."

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Ancient Greek Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Patricia Miller
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2000

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Ancient Near Eastern Religions & Cultures

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jim Watts
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Jim Watts at Syracuse University examines "the interaction of culture and religion by examining the social contexts of ancient religious ideas and practices through close readings of texts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Syria, Palestine and Israel."

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God: The Beginnings

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Eugene C. McAfee
Institution: Harvard College

Course Year: 1997


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A 1997 course by Eugene McAfee at Harvard University examines "the figure of 'El as he is portrayed in the mythological and cultic texts from Ugarit, and as he is found in inscriptions from ancient Syria-Palestine."

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Gods, Heroes, Magic, and Mysteries: Religion in Ancient Greece

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Robert W. Allison and Loring M. Danforth
Institution: Bates College

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1996

Annotation:

A 1996 course by Robert Allison and Loring Danforth at Bates College "is a study of ancient Greek religion from both a historical and an anthropological perspective."

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Apocalyptic Imagination

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Katherine Rousseau
Institution: University of Colorado Denver

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Katherine Rousseau at the University of Colorado Denver presents "different ways of understanding apocalyptic imagination: as a literary genre; as a form of group behavior; as a historical and social phenomenon; as political-religious commentary; and as a means of persuasion."

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Religious Visions of the End Times

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Brad Starr
Institution: California State University-Fullerton

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Brad Starr at California State University-Fullerton "explores the development, context, variety, forms, and consequences of religious apocalyptic and millennial expectations."

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Introduction to East Asian Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Russell Kirkland
Institution: University of Georgia

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1999

Annotation:

A 1999 course by Russell Kirkland at the University of Georgia surveys Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Shinto.

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The Bull in the China Shop: The Oxen at the Intersection of Nature, Society, & Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: Oregon University

Course Year: 2010


Annotation:

A 2010 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon "examines three East Asian views of how human, animals, society, and nature are related within their respective worldviews . . . as it is found in key passages in the texts of three classical Chinese and Japanese figures: Mencius the Confucian . . . Zhuangzi the Daoist . . . and Shinran the Pure Land Buddhist." The work of Temple Grandin is also analyzed.

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South Asian Civilizations

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Chad M. Bauman
Institution: Butler University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Chad Bauman at Butler University that offers a comparative study of South Asian civilizations, with special attention to Pakistan and India.

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World Religions of Asia

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon "examines key concepts and practices from such Asian religions as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism."

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Baptist Heritage and Practice

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Kuykendall
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Michael Kuykendall at Gateway Seminary is "'a study of Baptist origins, development, doctrines, confessions, polity, leaders, and current trends.'"

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Survey of Baptist Heritage

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: David Erickson
Institution: Baptist Missionary Alliance Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by David Erickson at Baptist Missionary Alliance Seminary is "a survey of the historical and theological basis of Baptist thought and practice."

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Biblical Hermeneutics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Doug Kennard
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Doug Kennard at Houston Graduate School of Theology examines "the methods and principles involved in the study of the Bible with attention to studying the Bible in its historical, literary, and cultural contexts."

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Biblical Hermeneutics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Timothy Wiarda
Institution: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by Timothy Wiarda "designed to further the student's hermeneutic knowledge and skills."

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History of the English Bible

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Kuykendall
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Michael Kuykendall at Gateway Seminary covers the English Bible "'from its beginnings to modern English translations.' Emphasis will be placed on the history, development, characteristics , and contributions of various English translations."

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Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory
Instructor: Bruce P. Baugus
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Bruce Baugus at Reformed Theological Seminary "concerns the theological basis of interpreting the Bible . . . (and) the exegetical method."

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Reading Biblical Aramaic

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Andrew Shead
Institution: Moore Theological College

Annotation:

A course by Andrew Shead at Moore Theological College introduces students to "a working knowledge of biblical Aramaic."

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The Bible

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Zank
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Michael Zank at Boston University that provides an introduction to "Jewish and Christian scriptures."

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The Bible and Western Civilization

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: William H.C. Propp
Institution: UC San Diego

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by William H.C. Propp at UC San Diego on the origins of the Bible and its "influence on subsequent religions, philosophies, arts and social movements."

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The Biblical Heritage

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Garth Kemerling
Institution: Newberry College

Course Year: 1998


Annotation:

A 1998 course by Garth Kemmerling at Newbury College "designed to provide the student with an introduction to the content of the Bible and to investigate the origin, assimilation, function, and transmission of its texts. The focal point of the course will be to examine how biblical texts, individually and collectively, address the question, 'Who are we as the people of God?'"

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Use of the Old Testament in the New Testament

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Benjamin Gladd
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Benjamin Gladd at Reformed Theological Seminary provides "an overview of the history of interpretation, a methodology, and the ability to determine how the New Testament writers make use of the Old."

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Understanding the Bible

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Bryan Rennie
Institution: Westminster College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by Bryan Rennie at Westminster College that offers "a historical-critical introduction to the Bible as literature, as narrative, as philosophy, as history, as revelation, and as myth."

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Exegesis of Colossians and Philemon

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lewis Brogdon
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Lewis Brogdon at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers a "study and interpretation of the Greek text of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and Philemon."

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Introduction to the New Testament (Cosgrove)

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory   |   online only
Instructor: Charles Cosgrove
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Charles Cosgrove at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides "a historical introduction to the writings of the New Testament."

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New Testament

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mary Suydam
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Mary Suydam at Kenyon College on the New Testament texts, their origins, and theologies.

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New Testament II

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Russell Morton
Institution: Ashland University

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Russell Morton at Ashland University serves as an "introduction to Acts, the Pauline Epistles, and Later New Testament in the context of contemporary biblical research."

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New Testament Survey

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Tony M. Cleaver
Institution: Baptist Missionary Association Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Tony M. Cleaver at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary "is a survey of the entire New Testament. The general background, authorship, and content of the various books of the New Testament are covered."

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New Testament Theology and History

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ian W. Scott
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Ian Scott at Tyndale Seminary sets the New Testament "in its cultural and historical setting" and treats its theological import.

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Introduction to the New Testament

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Jane Webster
Institution: Barton College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Jane Webster at Barton College approaches the New Testament through "reading, writing, films, and class discussion."

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The Pauline Literature and New Testament Epistles

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Leonard Obloy
Institution: SS Cyril & Methodius Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Rev. Leonard Obloy at SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary examines "the composition and theology of the letters within the Pauline corpus" as well as the "remaining epistles of the New Testament (except John)."

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Acts of the Apostles in Its Greco-Roman Setting

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Donald D. Binder
Institution: Anglican School of Theology

Course Year: 1999


Annotation:

A 1998 course by Donald Binder at the Anglican School of Theology examines the "Acts of the Apostles, with special attention to its social context within the Greco-Roman-Jewish world of the first two centuries."

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Interpreting the Passion Narratives

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marion L Soards
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Marion Soards at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "is an advanced level study giving critical and exegetical attention to accounts of the Passion of Jesus."

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The Gospel According to John

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Kuykendall
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Michael Kuykendall at Gateway Seminary "is an exegetical study of the Fourth Gospel, its background, and message."

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The Gospel of John

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Dennis Smith
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Dennis Smith at Phillips Theological Seminary examines the "literary form and complex theology" of the Fourth Gospel.

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The Synoptic Gospels and Acts of the Apostles

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Leonard Obloy
Institution: SS Cyril & Methodius Seminary

Annotation:

A course by Rev. Leonard Obloy at SS. Cyril & Methodius Seminary introduces students to the "Synoptic Tradition . . . with attention to various theories regarding the so-called Synoptic Problem."

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Bioethics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mary Jo Iozzio
Institution: Barry University

Annotation:

A course by Mary Jo Iozzo at Barry University examines "the variety of ethical systems in use today in healthcare settings, the theological and philosophical nature of a variety of issues confronting healthcare practices, and the specific concerns of the contemporary issues of abortion, euthanasia, disability, reproductive technologies, HIV/AIDS, poverty and access to healthcare among others."

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Bioethics Today and Yesterday

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mary Jo Iozzio
Institution: Barry University

Annotation:

A course by Mary Jo Iozzo at Barry University examines "developments in bioethics since World War II."

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Moral, Legal, and Medical Issues in Healthcare

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marvin Ellison
Institution: Bangor Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Marvin Ellison at Bangor Theological Seminary "explores selected ethical, theological, legal, and ministerial issues within the U.S. healthcare system . . . the focus is on the care of persons, the demands of justice, and the role of religious leaders as advocates for responsible health care."

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An Introduction to Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Todd Lewis
Institution: College of the Holy Cross

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Todd Lewis at College of the Holy Cross is a "study of the Buddhist tradition, emphasizing its origin and development in India as well as its historical evolution in Asia."

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Buddha and Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Celeste Rossmiller
Institution: University of Denver

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2005

Annotation:

A 2005 course by Celeste Rossmiller at the University of Denver examines the "foundational years" of Buddhism, its development, and contemporary forms.

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Buddhism: Past and Present

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Chad Bauman
Institution: Butler University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Chad Bauman at Butler University offers an "in-depth introduction to Buddhism, focusing on its history, literature, ideas, practices, and diverse manifestations."

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Buddhist Thought and Practice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College surveys "the history, doctrines, and practices of Buddhism in South and Southeast Asia, Tibet, East Asia, and the West."

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Buddhist Traditions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Ivan Strenski
Institution: University of California-Riverside

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1995

Annotation:

A 1995 course by Ivan Strenski at the University of California-Riverside introduces the history and beliefs of Buddhist traditions.

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Buddhist Traditions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: James Dalton
Institution: Sienna College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

Annotation:

A 2001 course by James Dalton at Siena College "concerns the history, development and structure of the religious traditions of Buddhism."

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Caribbean Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Darren J.N. Middleton
Institution: Texas Christian University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by Darren Middleton at Texas Christian University that employs the arts to explore Caribbean religions.

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Chinese Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon examines "various Chinese religious traditions, in particular Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism."

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Chinese Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ding-hwa Hsieh
Institution: Truman State University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

Annotation:

A 2001 course by Ding-hwa Hsieh at Truman State University offers "a general survey of Chinese religious traditions, including Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and popular beliefs and practices."

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The Quest for Sagehood: An Introduction to Chinese Philosophical and Religious Thought

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Warren Frisina
Institution: Hofstra University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1999

Annotation:

A 1999 course by Warren Frisina at Hofstra University offers "an in-depth look at the primary texts in ancient Confucianism and Taoism."

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Varieties of Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Donna Freitas James Byrne
Institution: St. Michael's College (VT)

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2005

Annotation:

A 2005 course by Donna Freitas and James Byrne at St. Michael's College provides "an introduction to the academic study of religion (both Christian and non-Christian), a historical survey of the varieties of Christianity that have existed and still exist in the world today, and a study of some important issues in contemporary Christianity."

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Early Christianity: Diversity, Conflict, Self-Definition and Dominance

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Robert W. Allison
Institution: Bates College

Annotation:

A course by Robert Allison at Bates College on how the Christian church "emerged from the Jewish revitalization movement started by Jesus of Nazareth his family, and his following of disciples, apostles and believers."

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History of Early Christianity: Jesus to Constantine

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Hayim Lapin
Institution: University of Maryland

Annotation:

A course by Hayim Lapin at the University of Maryland "examines the development of Christianity from its origins until well into the fourth century."

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North African Christian Theology Through Augustine

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Roger Evans
Institution: Payne Theological Seminary (A.M.E.)

Course Year: 1997


Annotation:

A 1997 course by Roger Evans at Payne Theological Seminary examines "early North African Christian theology from its beginnings through the time of Augustine," special attention is given to "Egypt, Ethiopia and Northwestern Africa."

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Second Century Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Christine Thomas
Institution: University of California Santa Barbara

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Christine Thomas at the University of California Santa Barbara examines second-century Christianity's "parting" with Judaism and the development of its theology and practices.

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Ecumenical Ministry in a World of Religious Diversity

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kathryn Johnson Clifton Kirkpatrick
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Kathryn Johnson and Clifton Kirkpatrick at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary concentrates "on ministry in the context of the diverse Christian family of traditions, with attention both to its glorious internal diversity and to contemporary efforts toward healing its painful divisions."

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History of Christian Ethics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Charles Bellinger
Institution: Brite Divinity School

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Charles Bellinger at Brite Divinity School offers an "examination of the historical development of major themes in Christian theological ethics from the early Church up to early modern times."

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History of Christian Doctrine 451-1650

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marilyn McCord Adams
Institution: Yale Divinity School

Annotation:

A course by Marilyn McCord Adams at Yale Divinity School covers the development of Christian doctrine between 451 and 1650.

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History of Christianity I (0-843)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jaraslav Skira
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Year: 2004


Annotation:

A 2004 course by Jaroslav Skira at the University of Toronto covers Christianity "the sub-apostolic age to the "Triumph of Orthodoxy" in the East and the Carolingian revival and Treaty of Verdun in the West."

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History of Christianity II

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sean Michael Lucas
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2014


Annotation:

A 2014 course by Sean Michael Lewis at Reformed Theological Seminary surveys the past 500 years "particularly emphasizing the way certain beliefs and practices have shaped Christian identity" with special attention to Presbyterian identity.

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History of Christianity II

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: C. Mark Steinacher
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Mark Steinacher at Tyndale Seminary covers Christian history from the Reformation era to the modern period.

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History of Christianity, 2

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Benjamin S. Wall
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Benjamin Wall at Houston Graduate School of Theology is a "survey of the history of Christianity from the fourteenth-century to the present."

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History of Christianity: 100-1500 AD

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Dan Eppley
Institution: McMurry University

Annotation:

A course by Dan Eppley at McMurry University provides "students with a basic understanding of some of the central teachings of the Christian church in the first 1500 years regarding theology, soteriology and ethics. We will also consider the relationship between doctrine and historical context as well as discuss the relative merits of the viewpoints considered and their importance for modern Christians."

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History of Christianity: 1500-1900 AD

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Dan Eppley
Institution: McMurry University

Annotation:

A course by Dan Eppley at McMurry University explores "ideas that have shaped Christianity throughout the centuries and continue to impact the tradition today."

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History of Christianity I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ronald Kydd
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Ronald Kydd at Tyndale Seminary surveys Christian history from its origins to 1500.

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History of Christianity I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Daniel K. Dunlap
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Daniel Dunlap at Houston Graduate School of Theology surveys "the history of Christianity from first-century beginnings through the thirteenth century."

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Introduction to the History of Christianity

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Daniel Sack
Institution: Hope College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by Daniel Sack at Hope College situates "contemporary Christianity in its historical context."

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Makers of Christianity - 20th Century

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ellen Blue
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Ellen Blue at Phillips Theological Seminary approaches periods and topics of "the twentieth century of Christianity through studying the biographies or autobiographies of persons who had significant impact on that history."

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Medieval Church and State

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Dan Eppley
Institution: McMurry University

Annotation:

A course by Dan Eppley at McMurry University considers "different perspectives on the relationship between civil and religious authorities from the Christian past."

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Protestant Reformation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Garth M. Rosell
Institution: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Garth Rosell at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary "designed to explore the nature, development and influence of the Protestant Reformation."

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Confucian Thought and Practice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College explores "the philosophical and cultural history of the Confucian tradition in China, from its inception to the present day."

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Death and Its Beyond: Experience, Myths and Rituals

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James Halstead
Institution: Depaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by James Halstead at DePaul University surveys "(religious attitudes and practices responding to the phenomena of death and dying studied cross-culturally, conceptually and ethically."

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Ecclesiology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan P. Stone
Institution: Boston University School of Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Bryan Stone at Boston University School of Theology "asks the question, 'What is the church?' in dialogue with Christian theological figures and schools representing Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christian traditions as well as diverse voices representing a variety of theological approaches."

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Life and Thought of Jonathan Edwards

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sean Michael Lucus
Institution: Reformed Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2014


Annotation:

A 2014 course by Sean Michael Lewis at Reformed Theological Seminary serves as an "introduction to the life and thought of Jonathan Edwards, utilizing both primary and secondary sources."

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Environmental Ethics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Scott Williamson
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Scott Williamson at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary asks: "(1) How should we value nature; (2) How should we interact with nature; (3) How should we interact with other humans who both depend on natural objects and modify their environment; and (4) What personal choices should we make to practice environmentalism and to live with ecological integrity?"

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Environmental Ethics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Sam Thomas
Institution: California Lutheran University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Sam Thomas at California Lutheran University treats "complex issues such as patterns of consumption and production, population growth, environmental racism, conflict and war, the rights of animals, plants and land as well as the rights and responsibilities of persons, businesses and nations" within context of larger conceptual questions.

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Environmental Ethics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Bron Taylor
Institution: University of Florida

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Bron Taylor at the University of Florida on "competing secular and religious views regarding human impacts on and moral responsibilities toward nature."

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Religion and Ecology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Paul Waldau
Institution: Tufts University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2003 course by Paul Waldau at Tufts University addresses "the relationship between (1) values one finds commonly asserted in environmental or ecology-based discussions, and (2) values commonly found in religious traditions."

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Religion and Ecology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Laura Hobgood-Oster
Institution: Southwestern University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2003

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A 2003 course by Laura Hobgood-Oster at Southwestern University examines "the position of nature (ecology, the environment, the 'earth') in various religious belief systems."

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Gnosticism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michel Desjardins
Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2001

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A 2001 course by Michel Desjardins at Wilfrid Laurier University is an "introduction to Gnosticism, particularly as an important second century religious ideology that intersected and at times overlapped with various forms of Christianity." Modern "appropriations of this ancient religious ideology" are also considered.

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8th Century Prophets (Exegesis)

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lisa Davison
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Lisa Davison at Phillips Theological Seminary is an "exegetical course" in "the texts of the 8th century prophets of the Hebrew Bible . . . And the concept of 'justice' at work in these biblical voices."

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Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible: 8th Century Prophets & Justice

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lisa Davison
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Lisa Davison at Phillips Theological Seminary introduces "exegesis and the variety of methods utilized in interpreting a biblical text."

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Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible: Psalms

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Lisa Davison
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Lisa Davison at Phillips Theological Seminary is an introduction to "exegesis and the variety of methods utilized in interpreting a biblical text."

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Hebrew Prophets

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Victor Matthews
Institution: Missouri State University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Victor Matthews at Missouri State University offers " a close reading of the portions of the Hebrew Bible which include the major and minor prophets. Methods will be demonstrated for study and analysis of these materials, including the use of sociological, anthropological, historical, and literary criticism."

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Hebrew Scriptures

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Robert Kawashima
Institution: University of Florida

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Robert Kawashima at the University of Florida

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Introduction to Old Testament Exegesis

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Johanna W.H.vanWijk-Bos
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Johanna Bos at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary teaches the skills required to "translating and reviewing a Hebrew passage applying text and historical criticism, leading to a meaningful interpretation of the text."

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Introduction to the Old Testament

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Jonathan D. Lawrence
Institution: Canisius College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A Fall 2007 course taught by Jonathan D. Lawrence at Canisius College

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Old Testament Foundations

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barbara Green, O.P.
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Barbara Green, O.P. at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology "provides a basic overview of biblical material, starting 'at the beginning' and concluding with the expulsion of Jews from the Jerusalem area in the year 135 C.E."

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Old Testament Introduction II

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Kon Hwon Yang
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Kon Hwon Yang at Gateway Seminary provides a "general introduction to the content, background, interpretation, and critical studies of the Old Testament."

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Old Testament Survey

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Tony M. Cleaver
Institution: Baptist Missionary Association Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Tony M. Cleaver at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary "is a general survey of the entire New Testament, including history, geography, and literature."

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Scripture I

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Tyler Mayfield
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Tyler Mayfield at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "introduces the student to the historical, literary, and theological worlds of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible as a basis for biblical and other theological studies in the seminary’s curriculum."

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Theology of the Pentateuch

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gordon Hugenberger
Institution: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Annotation:

A course by Gordon Hugenberger at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary is an introduction "to the theology of the Pentateuch . . . While attention will be given to the historical context, literary structure, and contents of each book, the emphasis of this course is biblical theology."

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Hinduism

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Jack Hawley
Institution: Columbia University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Jack Hawley at Columbia University provides an overview of the basic concepts, practices, and places of Hinduism.

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The Hindu Vision

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Molleur
Institution: Cornell College

Annotation:

A course by Joseph Molleur at Cornell College surveys "the central components of the Hindu worldview, by a careful reading of some of the traditions classic texts. This will include a study of such things as creation myths, the vedic gods and goddesses, karma, reincarnation, ways of liberation, the relation of the individual Self to the universal Self, divine descent, dharma, caste, and the place and role of women."

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Banaras: Life and Death in a Holy City

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tim Lubin
Institution: Washington and Lee University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Tim Lubin at Washington and Lee University "explores the legends, the history, and the diverse social, political, and religious life of this ancient city."

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Building Abrahamic Partnerships

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Yehezkel Landau
Institution: Hartford Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Yehezkel Landau at Hartford Seminary Is an " intensive training program offers a practical foundation for mutual understanding and cooperation among Jews, Christians, and Muslims."

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Dialogue Between Jews and Christians

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Dennis Sasso and Dean Clark Williamson
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Annotation:

A course by Dennis Sasso and Clark Williamson at Christian Theological Seminary "is about learning to listen, both to the Christian tradition and how it talked of and treated Jews as an alienated other, as the shadow side of Christianity that has to be rejected, and to Jews whom we need to learn to listen to."

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Interreligious Dialogue and Practice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Reid B. Locklin
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Year: 2013


Annotation:

A 2013 course taught by Reid B. Locklin at University of Toronto "offers an advanced introduction to religious diversity as a feature of contemporary Christian life, thought and practice." The course includes a service learning in the city of Toronto.

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Religious Diversity

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marti Steussy and Frank Burch Brown
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Marti Steussy and Frank Burch Brown at Christian Theological Seminary surveys "both religious diversity itself and a variety of possible responses to it."

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Introduction to Islamic Religion

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Barbara R. von Schlegell
Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Annotation:

A course by Barbara von Schlegell at the University of Pennsylvania the origins, theology, practices, and traditions of Islam. Islam in America is treated as well.

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Islam

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Glenn Yocum
Institution: Whittier College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1997

Annotation:

A 1997 course by Glenn Yocum at Whittier College introduces students to "the basic norms of Muslim belief and practice . . . (and) the history of Islam" in diverse settings with special attention to gender roles.

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Islam

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Chad Bauman
Institution: Butler University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Chad Bauman at Butler University provides a "basic introduction to the scriptures, history, thought, practice, and diverse expressions of the Islamic tradition."

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Islam

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Daniel M. Varisco
Institution: Hofstra University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Daniel Varisco at Hofstra University surveys "the origins and early history of the Islamic faith, with an emphasis on the role of Muhammad as Prophet and the revelation of the Quran."

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Islamic Hermeneutics and Epistemology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ahmed Abdel Meguid
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Ahmed Abdel Meguid at Syracuse University "is an in-depth study of the main epistemological systems and theories of hermeneutics that were developed in the Islamic intellectual tradition."

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Japanese Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Russell Kirkland
Institution: University of Georgia

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2003

Annotation:

A 2003 course by Russell Kirkland at the University of Georgia explores "the many strands of religion in Japan, from earliest times to the present" including Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shintoism.

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Religion in Japanese History, Society & Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Bathgate
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1999

Annotation:

A 1999 course by Michael Bathgate at DePaul University provides "an overview of Japanese religious history, from the earliest historical records to the present. It will take into account not only the social, political and cultural contexts within which these various religious traditions have come into contact, but also the ways in which they have interacted with one another (sometimes in mutual support, sometimes in competition) to produce the characteristic religious landscape of Japan."

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Contemporary Christology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Edward Krasevac, O.P.
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2018

Annotation:

A 2018 course by Edward Krasevac at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology examines the "questions revolving around the relationship of faith to history" through the "main lines of modern and contemporary historical Christology, beginning with the 'Old Quest of the Historical Jesus' and ending with the so-called 'Third Quest.'"

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Jesus Across Cultures

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Year: 1998


Annotation:

A 1998 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University surveys "significant interpretations of Jesus of Nazareth that have developed in various religious and cultural contexts over nearly two thousand years. . . . (and) a variety of contemporary christological developments occurring in diverse contexts around the globe--in Latin America, Asia, Africa and North America."

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Teachings of Jesus

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: G. Roger Greene
Institution: Mississippi College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Roger Greene at Mississippi College examines "selected teachings of Jesus with emphasis upon their historical occasion and contemporary relevance."

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Early Judaism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jonathan Lawrence
Institution: Christ the King Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Jonathan Lawrence at Christ the King Seminary sets "the context for the emergence of the Christian church by exploring the origins and development of Judaism from the Babylonian Exile to the compilation of the Mishnah."

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Introduction to Judaism

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory
Instructor: David Ariel-Joel
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by David Ariel-Joel at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary that surveys "the dominant values and practices of what became traditional Judaism."

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Introduction to Judaism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stephen Wasserstrom
Institution: Reed College

Annotation:

A course by Stephen Wasserstrom at Reed College analyzes "Judaism’s understanding of itself by examining such central concepts as God, Torah and Israel. This central self-definition will then be tested by means of close readings of selected representative texts, and by investigating the range of Jewish history. In the final Unit we will study the rise of the State of Israel, the Holocaust, and American Jewish movements."

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Judaism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ira Chernus
Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Ira Chernus at the University of Colorado at Boulder provides " a basic introduction to the historical development of Judaism from its beginnings to the present day. We will focus on the religious experiences, worldviews, beliefs, behaviors, and symbols of the Jewish tradition, and on the historical forces--cultural, political, social, and economic--that have shaped Judaism."

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Theology after the Holocaust

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson Roy Furman
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2001

Annotation:

A 2001 course by Roy Furman and Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University is "a critical consideration of the moral, religious and theological implications of Nazi Germany’s "war against the Jews," the intentional and calculated destruction of some 6 million European Jews" through analysis of "the development of racial anti-Semitism and religious anti-Judaism."

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Global Leadership

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lisa Hoff
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Lisa Hoff at Gateway Seminary "presents a framework of biblical and cultural leadership models, values and skills for leadership influence in multicultural leadership effectiveness."

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Practices in Church Leadership and Administration

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gary Peluso-Verdend
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by Gary Peluso-Verdend at Phillips Theological Seminary provides a theological and skill-based approach to "church leadership and administration."

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Liberation Theology of Gustavo Gutierrez

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Mark Lewis Taylor at Princeton Theological Seminary introduces the "theological structure and content" of Gutierrez's theology of liberation and related subjects.

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Introduction to Worship and Liturgy

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kevin Livingston
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Kevin Livingston at Tyndale Seminary examines the "Biblical and theological foundations of worship."

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Rites of Christian Initiation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Maxwell E. Johnson
Institution: University of Notre Dame

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Maxwell Johnson at the University of Notre Dame traces "the historical development of the liturgies and theological interpretations of Christian Initiation in East and West from the New Testament period to the modern period of ecumenical convergence."

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United Methodist Polity

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Charles Brockwell
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Charles Brockwell at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary on United Methodist polity.

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Introduction to Missions

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Allan Karr
Institution: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Allan Karr at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary "is an introduction to missiology."

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Mission in Cross-Cultural Perspective

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Frances S. Adeney
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Frances Adeney at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary " provides a contemporary analysis of Christian mission across cultures. Biblical, theological, and contextual features of the interaction with people of other religions combine with theological appraisals of appropriate mission practices in those settings."

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Paradigms for Christian Mission

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cliff Kirkpatrick
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Cliff Kirkpatrick at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary surveys "the development of Christianity through mission and evangelization using a combination of historical and theological approaches."

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Roots of Western Mysticism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Bruce Janz
Institution: University of Central Florida

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Bruce Janz at the University of Central Florida seeks "to outline the history of western mysticism from ancient times to about 1700." Majority of the course focuses on Christianity, but some attention is given to Jewish and Islamic mysticism as well.

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Introduction to Religion in Native American Cultures

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Russell Kirkland
Institution: University of Georgia

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2004 course by Russell Kirkland at the University of Georgia explores "the practice of religion in selected regions of North America, past and present" with focus on the Navajo, the Hopi, the Lakota "Sioux," and other lesser known and decimated Native cultures.

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Native Americans and Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James Treat
Institution: University of New Mexico

Course Year: 1997


Annotation:

A 1997 course by James Treat at the University of New Mexico seeks to understand "the relationship between native people and Christianity" as it explores "the experience of native peoples."

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New Religious Movements

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey L. Richey
Institution: The University of Findlay

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2001

Annotation:

A 2001 course by Jeffrey Richey at the University of Findlay surveys "recurring themes in new religious movements, using five historical case studies drawn from early Christianity, nineteenth-century American utopianism, and contemporary Japan, Africa, and China" with special attention to the 1993 Branch Davidian events.

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Living with Nietzsche

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ann Burlein
Institution: Hofstra University

Course Year: 2011


Annotation:

A 2011 course by Ann Burlein at Hofstra University introduces students to the thought of Friedrich Nietzsche.

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Early Byzantine Empire, A.D. 330-843

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Timothy Gregory
Institution: Ohio State University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1997

Annotation:

A 1997 course by Timothy Gregory at Ohio State University traces "the transformation of the ancient world and the emergence of a distinctly medieval Byzantine civilization."

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Addictive Behavior and Treatment

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael G. Ditsky
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Michael Ditsky at Houston Graduate School of Theology examines "the factor that contribute to addictive behavior and substance abuse and the various treatment modalities."

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Basics of Pastoral Care & Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Felicity Kelcourse
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Felicity Brock Kelcourse at Christian Theological Seminary considers "both theories of pastoral care and specific interventions for predictable human needs including death, illness, trauma, birth, marriage, divorce, life passage celebrations, etc."

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Counseling Adolescents and Families

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wayne Saynor
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Wayne Saynor at Tyndale Seminary provides "an understanding of the basic struggles adolescents face and how to help them in the context of a caring relationship. Examines Biblical principles along with the practical knowledge and skills required to help youth through the various issues confronting them."

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Counseling Techniques

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ria E. Baker
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Ria Baker at Houston Baptist Theological Seminary is "a study of principles, methods, and techniques for the counseling of individuals."

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Counseling Theory and Methods

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Guy Grimes
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Guy Grimes at Gateway Seminary provides an overview "of the major approaches to counseling" used in Christian counseling.

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Couple's Therapy: Theory and Practice

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Loren Townsend
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Loren Townsend at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary that "provides theological, theoretical and practical foundations for the practice of couple therapy."

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Crisis Intervention and Trauma Healing

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ria E. Baker
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Ria Baker at Houston Graduate School of Theology "designed to introduce students to basic crisis intervention strategies."

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Cross Cultural Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ria E. Baker
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Ria Baker at Houston Graduate School of Theology "designed to increase students' awareness and knowledge of, and skills related to, multicultural counseling and the deliver of psychological services."

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Foundational Perspectives of Christian Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Paul D. Scuse
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Paul Scuse at Tyndale Seminary on selected topics within pastoral counseling.

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Group Counseling and Psychotherapy

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ria E. Baker
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Ria Baker at Houston Graduate School of Theology "examines the theoretical components and developmental aspects of group counseling."

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Group Process: Theory and Technique

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mary Beth Werdel
Institution: Fordham University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Mary Beth Werdel at Fordham University "provides an experiential and didactic introduction to the group process, theory and techniques."

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Introduction to Pastoral Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Loren Townsend
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Loren Townsend at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "provides a foundational orientation to pastoral counseling as a practice of ministry and as a theological bridge discipline connecting ministry and marriage and family therapy."

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Marriage and Family Therapy

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jerry L. Terrill
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Jerry Terrill at Houston Graduate School of Theology provides a "study of the principles, methods, and techniques used in marriage, couples, and family therapy."

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Pastoral Counseling and Crisis Intervention

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Helen Noh
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Helen Noh at Tyndale Seminary provides "an introduction to basic pastoral care within the context of the Christian church."

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Personality, Human Development, and Christian Faith

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Felicity Kelcourse
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Felicity Brock Kelcourse at Christian Theological Seminary uses "family systems and psychoanalytic theory" to "consider the biological sequence of human development, with attention to ethnicity, family context, gender, identity and faith" as well as "the demands of individuation and religious experience."

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Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

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Topics:
Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jerry L. Terrill
Institution: Houston Graduate School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Jerry Terrill at Houston Graduate School of Theology provides "an introduction to the history of psychotherapy and to current postmodern schools of theoretical and clinical research . . . And the relationship between psychotherapy and spirituality."

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Conflict in Community

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kathleen D. McCallie
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Kathleen McCallie at Phillips Theological Seminary "explores models for addressing difficult conversations in faith communities."

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Foundations of Healing

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Felicity Kelcourse
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Felicity Brock Kelcourse at Christian Theological Seminary aims "to expose current and future healers to a broad understanding of cultural and unconscious factors that influence therapeutic contexts" using an historical and cross-cultural approach.

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Gender, Race, and Class in Pastoral Practice

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Elizabeth Walker
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2012


Annotation:

A 2012 course by Elizabeth Johnson Walker at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary utilizes "the lenses of gender, race, and class . . . [to] examine racial groups in North America" in relation to multiple issues in family life.

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Ministry in the Urban Context

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: George E. Young
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

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A 2013 course by George Young at Phillips Theological Seminary offers "theological and programmatic structuring of faith based institutions, for the effective and efficient work of ministry in an urban/organizational setting."

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Pastoral Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Livingston
Institution: Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Mark Livingston at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary surveys "church organization and administration, finances, and staff relationships and the understanding of varied ministerial contexts."

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Paul of Tarsus

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michel Desjardins
Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Michel Desjardins at Wilfrid Laurier University offers an "examination of Paul's life and teachings as seen in the early Christian literature likely written by him (Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 Thessalonians, Philemon), about him (Acts, Acts of Paul and Thecla), and in his name (Ephesians, Colossians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Prayer of the Apostle Paul, Apocalypse of Paul)."

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Introduction to Pentecostalism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Van Johnson
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Van Johnson at Tyndale Seminary on the "nature and the impact of the Pentecostal/charismatic movement of the twentieth century."

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Atheisms and Theologies

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wesley J. Wildman
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Wesley Wildman at Boston University studies "contemporary forms of atheism and their historical, scientific, conceptual, and theological roots."

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Philosophy of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Magee
Institution: Sam Houston State University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by Joseph Magee at Sam Houston State University examines "the nature and meaning of religion and religious expression. Philosophical and scientific critiques of religious faith and experience are considered."

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Self/Body/Transcendence

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: M.G. Hamner
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Gail Hamner at Syracuse University traces "affect theory . . . from phenomenology . . . and critical theory . . . and in its political reverberations."

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Basic Preaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Debra Mumford
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Debra Mumford at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "provides an introduction to the nature and process of relevant and engaging preaching."

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Foundations of Preaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Serge Propst, OP
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Serge Propst at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology aims to develop the necessary skills for preaching as well as "a theology of preaching and a spirituality that will assist his or her Christian ministry."

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Introduction to Homiletics

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Linda L. Clader
Institution: Church Divinity School of the Pacific

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

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A 2005 course by Linda Clader at Church Divinity School of the Pacific is a preaching workshop.

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Introduction to Preaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kevin Livingston
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Kevin Livingston at Tyndale Seminary "presents a biblical understanding of the ministry of preaching" with a focus on "the nature of preaching, the person of the preacher, and the principles of sermon construction."

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Narrative Preaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Richard Ward
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Richard Ward at Phillips Theological Seminary explores the "sub-discipline of homiletics called 'narrative preaching.'"

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Preaching the Lectionary

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Nancy Claire Pittman
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Nancy Claire Pittman at Phillips Theological Seminary prepares students "to preach, teach, plan and lead worship, offer care and counsel, and otherwise administer and lead faith communities."

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Preaching Theological Challenges

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wesley J. Wildman
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Wesley Wildman at Boston University aims "to improve expertise in the preaching art as it is applied to theologically challenging subject matter."

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Presbyterian Polity and Reformed Worship

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Clifton Kirkpatrick and Claudio Carvalhaes
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Clifton Kirkpatrick and Claudio Carvalhaes at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary adopts an "experiential approach" to helping students "think theologically and systematically as they apply the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to specific issues and practices at the congregational, presbytery, synod, and general assemble levels." Presbyterian (U.S.A.) liturgical and sacramental history and theology are surveyed as well.

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Protestant Faith and Practice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Laura S. Sugg
Institution: Agnes Scott College

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A course by Laura Sugg at Agnes Scott College "is designed to introduce students to the origins, development and diverse forms of Christian Protestantism. It reviews the historical, cultural and theological issues of the Protestant Reformation, and examines the various families of faith which emerged after and/or from that event: Lutheran, Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, and Pentecostal."

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Humanities & Religious Studies: Senior Research Seminar

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Bruce Janz
Institution: University of Central Florida

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Bruce Janz at the University of Central Florida for Humanities & Religious Studies majors; course theme is globalization.

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In Search of the Sacred, the Strange, and the Substance of Faith

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Zeff Bjerken
Institution: College of Charleston

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A course by Jeffrey Bjerken at the College of Charleston "is an introduction to the academic study of religion in general and a survey of different understandings of sacred place and pilgrimage found in America and India."

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Interpreting Religious Phenomena

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Dale Cannon
Institution: Western Oregon University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Dale Cannon at Western Oregon University introduces students "to the discipline of acquiring an understanding of, and communicating to others, the meaning of specific expressions of religious life in a manner that does them justice, a manner that is empathetically sensitive to the viewpoints of participants as well as appropriately objective."

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Introduction to Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Barnes
Institution: University of Dayton

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A 1998 course by Michael Barnes at the University of Dayton on "the range of beliefs about the religious dimension of life, and to theories about the origin and functions of those beliefs."

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Introduction to Religion in the Modern World

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Alan Altany
Institution: Marshall University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2000

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A 2000 course by Alan Altany at Marshall University "is an introduction to the major religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam."

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Introduction to Religious Studies

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jonathan Lawrence
Institution: Canisius College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by Jonathan D. Lawrence at Canisius College seeks to define religion and "identify and analyze examples of the ways religious traditions have affected history, culture, and current events, in particular the Jesuit and broader Catholic traditions."

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Introduction to the Study of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mary Suydam
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

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A 2008 course by Mary Suydam at Kenyon College introduces "some of the basic concepts and categories that are used by scholars in the academic study of religion. The major categories that we will study this semester are: IDENTITY, MYTH, MORALITY (or ethics), in terms of both INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY, RITUAL, and the SACRED."

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Introduction to Western Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Betsy J. Bauman-Martin
Institution: University of California-Riverside

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Betsy Bauman-Martin at the University of California-Riverside "provides an overview of the three formative religions of the West: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."

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Introduction to World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey L. Richey
Institution: Berea College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Jeffrey Richey at Berea College "seeks to introduce students to the comparative study of religion as well as to acquaint them with four important religious traditions: Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam."

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Religion and the Quest for Meaning

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Omid Safi
Institution: Colgate University

Course Year: 2002


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A 2002 course by Omid Safi at Colgate University surveys "the religious traditions of Hindu Dharma, Buddhist Dharma, Chinese Religions, and Islam."

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Religions of the World

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Chad Bauman
Institution: Butler University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

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A 2008 course by Chad Bauman at Butler University provides a "basic introduction to the scriptures, history, thought, practice, and diverse expressions of the world’s larger religious traditions."

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Religious Myths and Rituals

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ivan Strenski
Institution: University of California-Riverside

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Ivan Strenski at the University of California, Riverside, is an introduction to the study of religion.

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What Is Religion?

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Ann Burlein
Institution: Hofstra University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Ann Burlein at Hofstra University which aims to describe, analyze, and raise questions about "religion" through the lens of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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Approaches to the Study of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

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A 2005 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College "introduces students to the variety of academic approaches to the study of religion . . . religious studies as an academic discipline, the phenomenology of religion, history of religion, the sociological and anthropological approaches, the psychology of religion, ecological approaches, feminist theory, and postmodern theory."

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Approaches to the Study of Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Joanne Punzo Waghorne
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Year: 2012


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A 2012 course by Joanne Punzo Waghorne at Syracuse University "introduces graduate students to some of the classical texts, methods and approaches in use in the field."

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Integrating Seminar: Religious Studies

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2000

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A 2000 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University is a capstone course for Religious Studies majors.

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Teaching Religious Studies

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Steven Weitzman
Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Steven Weitzman at the University of Pennsylvania aims to develop the teaching capacity of students working "in a secular academic setting" about religion.

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The Problem of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ivan Strenski
Institution: University of California-Riverside

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Ivan Strenski at the University of California-Riverside on significant theories and methods within the modern study of religion.

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Theories of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: W. David Hall
Institution: Centre College

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A 2004 course by David Hall at Centre College explores "the idea of religion from an interdisciplinary perspective. We will look at the way in which religion is theorized and then studied in the fields of the history of religion, sociology, psychology, and philosophy."

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Theory and Method in the Study of Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Hulsether
Institution: University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

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A2007 course by Mark Hulsether at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville "provides an orientation to some of the major analytical frameworks for the academic study of religion."

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Topics in Theory and Method

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Chad Bauman
Institution: Butler University

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A course by Chad Bauman at Butler University provides "an intensive, roughly chronological overview of various approaches to the study of religion, as well as an introduction to some of the field's most prominent scholars."

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Anthropology of Belief and Belief Systems

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stephen D. Glazier
Institution: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Course Term: Fall
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A course by Stephen D. Glazier at University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers a "cross-cultural examination of the structure, form, and functions of religious belief."

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The Sociology of Religious Organizations

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Kevin Dougherty
Institution: Baylor University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Kevin Dougherty at Baylor University "explores organizational aspects of religion, including organizational forms, prominent theories, and common methodologies."

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Gospel and Popular Culture

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan Stone
Institution: Boston University School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2009

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A 2009 course by Bryan Stone at Boston University School of Theology "places the Christian gospel into dialogue with various expressions of North American popular culture (film, television, art, music, entertainment, sports, etc.) in an effort to understand the complex relationship between the two."

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Issues in Contemporary Theology: Hybridity, Syncretism and Religious Identity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1999

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A 1999 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University "provides an opportunity to explore a variety of forms of "religious mixing" and thereby to reflect on the nature of religious identity."

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Religion & Popular Culture

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Seth Dowland
Institution: Duke University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Seth Dowland at Duke University is a writing-intensive course that examines "the intersection of religion and popular culture."

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Religion and Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Kevin Lewis
Institution: University of South Carolina

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2003

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A 2003 course by Kevin Lewis at the University of South Carolina is an introduction "to the study of the pervasive mutual influence of modern (Western) culture and religion upon each other--focussing on the three religions 'of the Book.'"

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Sensory Cultures of Religion in History, Theory, and Method

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Sally M. Promey
Institution: Yale University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Sally Promey at Yale University is an "interdisciplinary" study of "the process and practice of researching and writing sensory and material histories of religious images, objects, buildings, and performances."

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Soul Food: Eating and Drinking in Western Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Charlie Wallace
Institution: Willamette University

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A course by Charlie Wallace at Willamette University centers on "Western religious rituals involving food and drink, both as they have been practiced and rationalized in various contexts."

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Business Ethics and Society

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Wall
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by John Wall at DePaul University explores "the ethical issues which arise in contemporary business" including "competing approaches to ethical theory" and "select ethical issues."

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Faith Based Non-Profit Organizational Development

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan Stone
Institution: Boston University School of Theology

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A course by Bryan Stone at Boston University aims at "understanding and assessing the organizational structure, operation, and management of faith-based non-profits."

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Our Soul and Money

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Edward J. Tomasiewicz
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1997

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A 1997 course by Edward Tomasiewicz at DePaul University "grapples with the relationships and tensions between faith/religion and commerce/money. "

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Religion, Economy, and Values

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ivan Strenski
Institution: University of California-Riverside

Course Year: 1988


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A 1998 course by Ivan Strenski at the University of California, Riverside, analyzes how "economic ideology shapes 'our' society" and other topics related to religion, economics, and values.

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Bible in Contemporary Fiction and Film (1992-2002)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Cheryl B. Rhodes
Institution: University of South Carolina

Course Year: 2005


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A 2005 course by Cheryl Rhodes at the University of South Carolina "designed to assist the student in recognizing and understanding the use of religion and the Bible in contemporary fiction and film."

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Faith and Film

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Elizabeth Tillar
Institution: St. Anselm College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Elizabeth Tillar at St. Anselm College "explores theological themes, symbols, motifs, and images through screenings of American and foreign films."

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Faith and Film

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Elizabeth Tillar
Institution: St. Anselm College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Elizabeth Tillar at St. Anselm College "explores theological themes, symbols, motifs, and images through screenings of American and foreign films."

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Religion Through Film

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate   |   online only
Instructor: Cheryl B. Rhodes
Institution: University of South Carolina

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An online course by Cheryl Rhodes at the University of South Carolina that examines the ways film affects how "people understand religious concepts."

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Law and Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Paul Horwitz
Institution: University of Alabama School of Law

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Paul Horwitz at the University of Alabama School of Law "focuses on the relationship between law and religion, under the United States Constitution and beyond."

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Law and Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Leslie Griffin
Institution: University of Houston Law Center

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Leslie Griffin at the University of Houston Law Center on issues in American law and religion.

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Religion, Law, and Culture

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Winnifred Sullivan
Institution: University of Chicago

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Winnifred Sullivan at the University of Chicago examines religion, law, and their "intersection" from pre-modern through modern societies.

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Classics of Religious Literature

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Alan Altany
Institution: Marshall University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2000

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A 2000 course by Alan Altany at Marshall University uses "journals, fiction, and web exploration . . . (to access) the spiritual insights of various persons as they portray their search for and experience of what religions call the sacred" with special attention to the concept of place.

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Religions and Storytelling

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ann Grodzins Gold
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Ann Grodzins Gold at Syracuse University uses stories "to learn about several different religious worlds" and particular issues that cut across them.

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The DaVinci Code

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Cheryl Rhodes
Institution: University of South Carolina

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2005

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Religion and/as Media

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Arvind Rajagopal
Institution: New York University

Course Year: 2008


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A 2008 course by Arvind Rajagopal at New York University analyzes religion from historical and philosophical perspectives.

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Religion News Media and American Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Warren G. Frisina
Institution: Hofstra University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Warren Frisina at Hofstra University "is a not a media course. It is a religion course that pays special attention to the way religion effects news media, and the way the news media affect religion."

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Music, Culture and Ideas

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Casey Haskins
Institution: State University of New York at Purchase

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

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Non-Violence: Theory and Practice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joe Groves
Institution: Guilford College

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Joe Groves at Guilford College examines "several significantly different approaches to nonviolence" as an experience, a way of life.

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Political Theories of Nonviolence

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Manfred B. Steger
Institution: Illinois State University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1997

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A 1997 course by Manfred Steger at Illinois State University employs "political, ethical, and sociocultural" perspectives to encourage "a personal examination of the connections between political power, violence, and ethically motivated forms of nonviolent resistance."

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Religion and Democracy

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Mehmet Karabela
Institution: Queen's University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Mehmet Karabela at Queen's University on" the role of religion in the public sphere and its relation to liberal democracy" with a focus on secularism, globalization, and multiculturalism.

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Psychology of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Colleen Moore
Institution: University of Wisconsin

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A course by Colleen Moore at the University of Wisconsin "assumes some sophisticated background in either psychology or religious studies" as it "examines religions and religious phenomena from the point of view of empirical psychology."

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Religion and Science

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James Jones
Institution: Rutgers University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by James Jones at Rutgers University on the relationships and issues generated between modern science and religious faith.

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Science and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Kent Dunlap
Institution: Trinity College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course by Kent Dunlap at Trinity College examines "fundamental philosophical, ethical and historical questions at the intersection of religion and science."

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Science, Religion, and Nature in the Age of Galileo

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Sean Cocco
Institution: Trinity College

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A course by Sean Cocco at Trinity College examines Galileo's trial and the issues therein.

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Religion and Violence

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ellen Posman
Institution: Baldwin Wallace College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Ellen Posman at Baldwin Wallace College.

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Religion and Violence

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Charles Bellinger
Institution: Brite Divinity School

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course taught by Charles Bellinger at Brite Divinity School "explores the highly ambiguous relationship between religious faith and violence" through ethical, social, psychological, political, and theological perspectives.

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Abrahamic Faiths

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Adam L. Porter
Institution: Illinois College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course by Adam Porter at Illinois College introduces "students to the three religious traditions that trace their heritage to Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."

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Dark Self East & West: Comparative Conceptions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

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A 2012 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon takes a comparative approach to "religious and philosophical thought" of "selected Asian and Western thinkers" on "conception of the self, with a special focus on the dark side of the self . . . including sin in Christianity, karmic evil and delusion in Buddhism, disharmony in Taoism, and suffering in psychology."

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Encountering Religion in Global Context

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College about the "various human phenomena that we call 'religious" and "the world's major religious traditions."

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Experiences of the Sacred

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jim Dalton
Institution: Siena College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 1998

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A 1998 course by Jim Dalton at Siena College examines "religious experiences and their expressions within a comparative, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary context."

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Gods in Transit: How Religions Spread

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tim Lubin
Institution: Washington and Lee University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Tim Lubin at Washington and Lee University "looks as how deities, cults, ideas, and practices spread from one place to another as part of a growing empire, a network of holy men, or a circuit of traders."

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Introduction to World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gisela Webb
Institution: Seton Hall University

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A course by Gisela Webb at Seton Hall University surveys "Indian, Chinese, and Abrahamic religious traditions, focusing on 1) their conceptions of ultimacy, 2) their conceptions of human nature, 3) their conceptions of spiritual transformation . . . (and) how these religious concerns are expressed in literature and the arts."

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World Religions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Fuller
Institution: St. Louis Community College

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A 1999 course by Michael Fuller at St. Louis Community College examines "the nature and function of religion in human experience and culture, and an introduction to the history, content, and present status of selected world religions, such as Traditional African religions, Traditional Native American religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism."

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World Religions: An Introduction

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Frank Burch Brown
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Frank Burch Brown at Christian Theological Seminary explores "the features and histories of several religions that have had a major impact on human life and that Christians encounter today."

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Christian Education in Relation to Creation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mary Hess
Institution: Luther Seminary

Course Term: Spring
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A course by Mary Hess at Luther Seminary examines "questions of environmental education and their relation to Christian education."

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Educational Ministry of the Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Robert Pazmino
Institution: Andover Newton Theological School

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Robert Pazmino at Andover Newton Theological School explores "the theological and biblical foundations for educational ministries."

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Virtue and the Moral Life

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James S. Cutsinger
Institution: University of South Carolina

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2006

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The Catholic World

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Alan Altany
Institution: Marshall University

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A course by Alan Altany at Marshall University "is an exploration of the origin and development of the Roman Catholic world in all its multiple expressions: theology, politics, liturgy, morality, arts, spirituality, monasticism."

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Body in Human Relationships: Divergent Meanings, Conflicting Values

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Edward J. Tomasiewicz
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Edward Tomasciewicz at DePaul University course "explores and examines the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in regard to the issues of Body, Shame,Guilt, Gender, Masculinity,Femininity, Intimacy, Love, Sex, Death, Disillusionment, Transformation etc."

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Christian Ethics and Human Sexuality

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Julie J. Kilmer
Institution: Elmhurst College

Course Year: 2003


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A 2003 class by Julie Kilmer at Elmhurst College offers "a critical study of biblical perspectives, theological positions, ethical reasoning, church traditions, faith commitments, and empirical data that address questions of sexuality and the family."

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Sex and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Christine Gudorf
Institution: Florida International University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Christine Gudorf at Florida International University on "the variety of challenges that contemporary sexual practice and research pose for traditional religions."

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Anthropology of South Asian Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Moffatt
Institution: Rutgers University

Course Year: 1999


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A 1999 course by Michael Moffat at Rutgers University "about south Asian religions (Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, Sikhism, Zorastrianism, Christianity and Buddhism) as they have been studied anthropologically and historically – as daily beliefs and practices, and in relation to wider south Asian culture, history and politics."

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South Asian Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey L. Richey
Institution: Berea College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Jeffrey Richey at Berea College "adopts an area studies approach to the introduction of traditional religious materials from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Himalayan regions)."

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Developing a Christian Mind

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: David Naugle
Institution: Dallas Baptist University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by David Naugle at Dallas Baptist University introduces "students to the lifelong goal of developing a Christian mind."

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Spirituality and Hospitality

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mady Fraser
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Mady Fraser at Phillips Theological Seminary reflects "on the practice of hospitality as a spiritual discipline."

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Evil and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Year: 1998


Annotation:

A 1998 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University explores "some of the most significant ways in which men and women--primarily but not exclusively Jewish and Christian--have thought about, and lived in relation to what they consider to be "evil" . . . under three (usually overlapping) aspects" personal, systemic, and natural.

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Evil and Suffering

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: James Beverley
Institution: Tyndale Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by James Beverley at Tyndale Seminary "examines philosophical, theological, biblical and pastoral perspectives on the problem of evil and suffering."

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Christian Theological Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerald W. Schlabach
Institution: University of St. Thomas

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Gerald Schlabach at the University of St. Thomas "designed to acquaint students with the contents of the Bible and with Christian history, especially in the context of the Catholic tradition."

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Foundations for Theological Writing

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Susanna Weslie Southard
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Susanna Weslie Southard at Phillips Theological Seminary employs "a workshop approach for the practice of seminary writing, as well as various forms of public theological writing."

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Systematic Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Clark M. Williamson
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2001


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Theology II

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gordon Jensen
Institution: Saskatoon Theological Union

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Gordon Jensen at Saskatoon Theological Union "is designed to provide a systematic study of theology, dealing primarily with the topics of pneumatology, ecclesiology, sacraments, ministry and mission, and eschatology."

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Conflict and Reconciliation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: K. Brynolf Lyon and Dan Moseley
Institution: Christian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A course by Brynolf Lyon and Dan Moseley at Christian Theological Seminary about conflict within groups and "practices and meanings of reconciliation."

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Paul Tillich

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wesley J. Wildman
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

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American Civil Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ira Chernus
Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder

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A course by Ira Chernus at the University of Colorado at Boulder explores "the notion of 'American Civil Religion' as an academic category."

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American Religion and Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Susan Ridgely
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Course Year: 2005


Annotation:

A 2005 course by Susan Ridgely at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh "explores the colorful, contested history of religion in American culture. While surveying the main contours of religion in the United States from the colonial era to the present, the course concentrates on a series of historical court cases that reveal tensions between a quest for a (Protestant) American consensus and an abiding religious and cultural pluralism."

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Christianity in the United States

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: John M. Imbler
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by John Imbler at Phillips Theological Seminary "designed to introduce various events, movements, and peoples of Christianity in the United States from the pre-colonial period to the present."

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History of Christianity III

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Debra Washington Brett Smith
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Year: 1998


Annotation:

A 1998 course by Debra Washington and Brett Smith at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "offers a general introduction to the emergence of Christianity in the United States from Puritanism to Vatican II."

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Introduction to American Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Winnifred Sullivan
Institution: Washington and Lee University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1999

Annotation:

A 1999 course by Winnifred Sullivan at Washington and Lee University asks "What is American about American religion and what is religious about American religion?"

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Religion and Contemporary U.S. Society

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ira Chernus
Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Ira Chernus at the University of Colorado at Boulder focuses on "the values and cultural patterns that people in the U.S. tend to share in common" rather than "on organized religion."

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Religion and Protest

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Oppenheimer
Institution: Hartford Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Mark Oppenheimer at Hartford Seminary analyzes religion as "a locus of dissent and counterculture in the United States."

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Religion and the American Founding

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Fea
Institution: Messiah College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by John Fea at Messiah College focuses "on the role of religion in the American founding era."

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Religion in America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Laura Ammon
Institution: Whittier College

Annotation:

A course by Laura Ammon at Whittier College explores "various facets of the diverse face and immigrant nature of Religion in America since the sixteenth century."

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Religious Myths of America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Christopher Buck
Institution: Michigan State University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2004

Annotation:

A 2004 course by Christopher Buck at Michigan State University offers "structured practice in critically reading views constructed by religious Americans [in how] to read a particular religious perspective on America and figure out where it comes from.A 2010 course by Elizabeth Drescher at Santa Clara University.

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Biblical and Ethical Perspectives on Christian Peacemaking

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Glen Stassen
Institution: Fuller Theological Seminary

Course Year: 1997


Annotation:

A 1997 course by Glen Stassen at Fuller Theological Seminary "compare(s) and contrast(s) the approaches of several types of Christian ethics to peacemaking and war. The types include pacifism, just war theory, and just peacemaking theory."

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The Morality of War

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerald W. Schlabach
Institution: The University of St. Thomas

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Gerald Schlabach at the University of St. Thomas "examines circumstances in which military force may be justified and the moral constraints that apply to its conduct."

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John Wesley's Theology Today

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan Stone Nell Becker Sweeden
Institution: Boston University School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Bryan Stone at Boston University School of Theology examines "the primary doctrinal, methodological, and practical commitments of John Wesley’s theology as developed in his sermons, hymns, writings, and life-praxis. . . . [as well as] contemporary trends in Methodism and in Wesleyan theology . . . ."

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Powerful and Powerless: Women and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Ann K. Wetherilt
Institution: Emmanuel College

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Ann Wetherilt at Emmanuel College studies "the historical and contemporary experiences and roles of women, with particular attention to the ways in which religious beliefs and ideology have affected women’s lives in relation to religious and other social institutions."

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Women and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Angelyn Dries
Institution: Cardinal Stritch University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Angelyn Dries at Cardinal Stritch University provides an "introduction to the contemporary research, writings, and experience of Christian, Jewish, and to a lesser extent, Buddhist and Islamic women."

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Women and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Alan Altany
Institution: Marshall University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by Alan Altany at Marshall University "takes an historical and comparative look at the role, meaning and self-understanding of women in religious traditions from Paleolithic times to today, with an emphasis upon the modern world."

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Women and the Christian Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mary Suydam
Institution: Kenyon College

Annotation:

A course by Mary Suydam at Kenyon College "explores the significance of Christianity for women." It considers "founders of church-reform movements . . . new Christian churches . . . [and] contemporary Christian issues involving women, such as ordination, abortion, and marriage and divorce laws."

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Women, Masculinities and Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: J. Michael Clark
Institution: Warren Wilson College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2003

Annotation:

A 2003 course by Michael Clark at Warren Wilson College examines "the effects of (hetero)patriarchy on the construction of masculine identity, men’s relationships with one another and with women, men’s sexuality and ethics, and other topics, while also exploring how masculine socialization and male experience both shape religious ideas, symbols, rituals, institutions, and spirituality, and are in turn shaped by them."

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Women, World Religions, and Human Rights

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gisela Webb
Institution: Seton Hall University

Annotation:

A course by Gisela Webb at Seton Hall University inquires about how religious traditions understand women and how they should be in society.

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Apocalyptic Literature: Revelation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Kuykendall
Institution: Gateway Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Michael Kuykendall at Gateway Seminar "is an introduction to the primary literature, theology, and message of the apocalyptic genre, with specific emphasis placed on the book of Revelation."

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Approaches in the Christian Education of Children

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Julia Gillett
Institution: Phillips Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Julia Gillett at Phillips Theological Seminary "is an introduction to resources for and approaches to Christian education with children."

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Debates about God

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University takes up "classical and contemporary arguments regarding the existence and meaning of 'God.'"

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Ministry and Community through Small Groups

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Eddie Randolph
Institution: Harding School of Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Eddie Randolph at Harding School of Theology "studies how small groups are used in contemporary Christian settings."

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Religion and Literature

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Lissa McCullough
Institution: New York University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Lissa McCullough at New York University explores religious themes in great works of Western literature.

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Spiritual Formation and the Arts

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gary McCoy
Institution: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by Gary McCoy at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary "designed to explore the concepts of Christian spiritual formation as it may be understood through creativity and the arts."

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The Art and Practice of Teaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: J. Bradley Wigger
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Bradley Wigger at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary that considers "the practice of teaching in relation to the life of faith."

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Writing for the Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: J. Bradley Wigger
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Bradley Wigger at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "concentrates upon the art and craft of writing for the Church (broadly understood). . . . [and] the role and place of written words in congregational life and educational ministry."

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20th Century Jewish Literature

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Edelheit
Institution: St. Cloud State University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Joseph Edelheit at St. Cloud State University "offers a survey-overview of Jewish literature in the 20th century."

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Advanced Topics in the Sociology of Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wendy Cadge
Institution: Brandeis University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Wendy Cadge at Brandeis University "introduces . . . the tools and concepts central to the sociological study of religion in the United States."

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African American Religious Experiences

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stephanie Mitchem
Institution: University of South Carolina

Annotation:

A course by Stephanie Mitchem at the University of South Carolina explores "African American religious life from twin perspectives, 1) historical, cultural, and theological dimensions and 2) through cultural expressions, particularly music and art."

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The American Religious Experience

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Debra Washington
Institution: DePaul University

Course Year: 1998


Annotation:

A 1998 course by Debra Washington at DePaul University focuses on "diverse and creative forms of religious expression and transformation" in America with special reference to "the interaction of religion and culture."

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Angels and Demons in 'Biblical' Folklore

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Reeves
Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Annotation:

A course by John Reeves at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides a "close reading of a large number of narrative and ritual texts which feature such characters [angels and demons] in an attempt to gain a better understanding of the variegated roles they play in pre-modern Jewish, Christian, and Islamic religious contexts."

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Apocalypses

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Given
Institution: Missouri State University

Annotation:

A course by Mark Given at Missouri State University is a "historical and socio-rhetorical analysis of ancient Jewish and Christian apocalyptic movements and literature with some attention to modern examples."

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Atonement and Justification

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is a research seminar in which students will explore contemporary questions and issues in light of the Christian religious theological tradition;" focus is on the "doctrines of atonement and justification."

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Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans surveys "the history and varieties of Buddhism by an examining primary Buddhist texts, beliefs and practices, and cultural expressions."

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Calvin & Calvinism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College offers a "study of John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, as well as a survey of other varieties of Reformed theology, including later Calvinism."

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Sex, Money, and Difference

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College offers "a biblically based, theologically and historically informed study of both personal and social moral issues from a Christian perspective."

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Christian Witness

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College is "an examination of Christian witness as verbal proclamation (evangelism), reasoned defense (apologetics), and as social action (justice)."

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Comparative Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Dan Capper
Institution: University of Southern Mississippi

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Dan Capper at the University of Southern Mississippi "is a basic introduction to the variety of the world’s religions as well as methods for studying them. . . . In rapid survey we will discuss the nature of religion; indigenous religions; and the religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam."

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Conceptual Foundations for Family Systems Therapy

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Loren Townsend
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Loren Townsend at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "explores historical and epistemological foundations for the practice of Marriage and Family Therapy, especially as this is integrated in a theological context."

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Contemporary Preaching Styles

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Rob O'Lynn
Institution: Kentucky Christian University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Rob O'Lynn at Kentucky Christian University focuses "on current aspects of homiletics and crafting Biblical messages that are theologically and culturally relevant."

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Religion and Popular Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Lynn Neal
Institution: Wake Forest University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2017 course by Lynn Neal at Wake Forest University examines "numerous sources, topics, and dilemmas" from popular culture as it considers "religion IN popular culture, popular culture IN religion, popular culture AS religion, and religion and popular cuture in dialogue."

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Introduction to Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Lynn Neal
Institution: Wake Forest University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2018

Annotation:

A 2018 course by Lynn Neal at Wake Forest University uses "myth and ritual, sources and stereotypes, identity and aesthetics, and more" to ponder what religion is and how to study it.

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Religious Sects and Cults

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Lynn Neal
Institution: Wake Forest University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Lynn Neal at Wake Forest University examines "the history of specific 'cults,' and tackle the methodological and conceptual issues that arise in studying New Religious Movements (NRMs)."

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Ancient Christianities

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Stephen Shoemaker
Institution: University of Oregon

Annotation:

A course by Stephen Shoemaker at the University of Oregon "various aspects of Christianity during the first seven centuries of its existence. . . . focuses to a certain extent on the development of what would later become “orthodox” Christianity within the bounds of the Roman Empire, this is not to the exclusion of rival forms of early Christianity."

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Critical Race Theory as Theological Challenge

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Mark Lewis Taylor at Princeton Theological Seminary examines "Christianity's relation to the problems of white supremacist and racist phenomena" and to explore how "different theological works . . . enable Christian faith to be anti-racist in practice, and to facilitate course member’s creation of their own anti-racist strategies in belief and practice."

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Phil Harland at York University.

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Current Missiological Issues: Human Rights and Ecology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Frances Adeney

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Frances Adeney at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "provides a study of current issues in the international missiological discussion and/or national and local mission contexts. . . . [with] focus on human rights and ecology as mission issues."

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Death and Remembrance in Chinese History

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: K.E. Brashier
Institution: Reed College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Ken Brashier at Reed College studies the "hell scrolls" in the college's possession, as well as others, to understand how their depiction of hell "Chinese scrolls depicting hell combine image and text to communicate religious ideas to a broad audience; they offer ethics, entertainment and an education on how the cosmos works, warning about the certainties of karmic retribution."

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Early Chinese Cosmology and Its Ritual Response

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: K.E. Brashier
Institution: Reed College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Ken Brashier at Reed College surveys "Chinese notions of time and space, but we also looking at the human ritualized reaction to those particular notions of time and space."

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Early Christian Women

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Margaret MacDonald
Institution: St. Francis Xavier University

Course Year: 2001


Annotation:

A 2001 course by Margaret MacDonald "investigates women's participation in early Christian groups from the time of Jesus' ministry to the 6th century C.E."

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Early Mahayana Texts

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: K.E. Brashier
Institution: Reed College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Ken Brashier at Reed College "endeavors to offer Buddhist answers to the biggest questions."

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East Asian Religions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Richey
Institution: Berea College

Annotation:

A course by Jeffrey Richey at Berea College introduces "the East Asian spiritual heritage in China, Korea, and Japan (Confucian, Daoist, Buddhist, Shinto, folk, etc.) -- its past, as well as its present and future. We will also give some of our time to the consideration of Christianity as an East Asian religion, and to the situations of East Asian religions in North America."

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Ecclesiology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Shannon Craigo-Snell
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2012


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A 2012 course by Shannon Craigo-Snell at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary employs "historical, systematic, sociological, and performative" and other approaches to "understanding church."

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Emergent Church and Theology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is a research seminar in which students will explore contemporary questions and issues in light of the Christian religious theological tradition."

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Eschatology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Bruce Fisk Telford Work
Institution: Westmont College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Bruce Fisk and Telford Work at Westmont College offers an "exegetical and theological exploration of Christian eschatology . . . engage key biblical texts, explore theological themes, and discuss historical and contemporary questions in eschatology . . . . "

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Evangelism and Modern Society

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Frances Adeney
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Frances Adeney at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary assesses "the contemporary situation for Christian evangelism and mission in the United States" with special attention to cultural contexts.

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Existentialism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Martie Reineke
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

Course Year: 2010


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A 2010 course by Martha Reineke at the University of Northern Iowa approaches Existentialism primarily through the thought of Jean-Paul Sartre and the following themes: "Philosophical reflection is situated in the world. . . . Human existence is a question to itself. . . . The human body is an important subject for philosophical reflection. . . . .The existence of the other is a problem to be resolved. . . . .What is freedom and what are the possibilities of humans acting freely?"

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Family Therapy--Theory and Practice

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Elizabeth Walker
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Elizabeth Walker at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "provides procedural, theoretical and theological foundations for the practice of family therapy. . . . [with] a focus on family organization, family subsystems, and trans generational processes as these apply to assessment, case conceptualization, treatment and theological understandings of family therapy."

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Feminist and Womanist Theologies

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Yolanda Pierce Mark Lewis Taylor

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Yolanda Pierce and Mark Lewis Taylor at Princeton Theological Seminary aims "to examine the major issues and thinkers in womanist and feminist theologies through an integrative study of historical, literary, doctrinal and ethical resources and methods."

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Galatians in English

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marion Soards
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Marion Soards at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary explores "critical issues in the interpretation of Galatians and . . . prominent scholarly literature . . . . In addition to basic matters of historical-critical understanding of the text, we will reflect upon theological issues as these arise from our encounter with the letter. We will be particularly interested in the implications of Galatians for religious dialogue between Christians and Jews."

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Gandhi: Non-Violence and the Struggle for Freedom

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: K.I. Koppedrayer
Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University

Course Year: 2002


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A 2002 course by K. I. Koppedrayer at Wilfrid Laurier University "is a study of Gandhi, the man, and Gandhi, the myth. It is about colonial India and the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi, his struggles for personal freedom and for a free India. It is also about our memory of Gandhi."

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Gender and Sexuality in Biblical Interpretation

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Murphy
Institution: Santa Clara University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Catherine Murphy at Santa Clara University "opens the Bible and its interpretation to critical readings from feminist and queer theory and emerging perspectives from the transgender and intersex experience."

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Greek and Roman Religion: Honouring the Gods

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Philip Harland
Institution: York Institution

Course Year: 2012


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A 2012 course by Phil Harland at York University "explores practices associated with honouring the gods in the Hellenistic and Roman worlds, particularly during the first two centuries of the common era."

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Group Dynamics in Marriage and Family Therapy and Congregations

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson Walker
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Elizabeth Johnson Walker at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "provides theological, theoretical and practical foundations for an exploration of group counseling and group therapy for the practice of marriage and family therapy and preparation for leadership in congregations."

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Heaven and Humanity in Confucian Thought and Practice

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Adler
Institution: Kenyon College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2003

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A 2003 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College explores "the philosophical and cultural history of the Confucian tradition, primarily in China, from its inception to the present day."

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Hebrew Scriptures / Old Testament

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: John Reeves
Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Course Year: 2014


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A 2014 course by John Reeves at the University of North Carolina Charlotte "provides an overview of the diverse genres of literature contained within the Hebrew Bible as well as an introduction to its modern critical study."

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Heresy in Early Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James McGrath
Institution: Butler University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

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A 2008 course by James McGrath at Butler University "aims to study the phenomenon of heresy by focusing on the development and definition of orthodoxy and heresy in early Christianity."

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Hinduism and Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Terry Muck
Institution: Asbury Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Terry Muck at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary surveys "the origin, history, and basic tenets of Hinduism and Buddhism. Students also study the way these religions are practiced today, and the impact each is having on the world."

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History of Christian Experience II

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Christopher Elwood
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Christopher Elwood at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "students to the global history of Christianity. Special attention will be paid to formation of Christian identity and theological expression in relation to other religious traditions."

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Human Growth and Transformation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Carol Cook

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Carol Cook at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary employs perspectives "from the fields of theology, psychology, sociology, marriage and family therapy, and literature" on the developmental process. In addition, attention "is given to the growth of cognitive structures; psychosocial, moral, and faith development through the life span; issues surrounding the family life cycle; and various models of transformation, both personal and systemic."

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Introduction to Biblical Studies

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is an introduction to the historical, literary, and theological aspects of the Bible. We will survey the central characters and events of biblical history, examine the variety of genres found in the Bible, and discuss key theological themes emphasized within the Bible."

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Introduction to Christian Theology

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is a study of the major concepts of Christian theology and their interrelationships."

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Introduction to Systematic Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory
Instructor: Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2011

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A 2011 course by Mark Lewis Taylor at Princeton Theological Seminary is "more 'an introduction to the study of systematic theology,' and less a survey of the whole of systematic theology."

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Introduction to the Bible I

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Joel Kaminsky
Institution: Smith College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2010 course by Joel Kaminsky at Smith College focuses on "the content of the Hebrew Bible and the historical and cultural context in which it flourished will be the primary goal."

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Introduction to the Old Testament - Hebrew Bible

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Joseph Edelheit
Institution: St. Cloud State

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

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A 2008 course by Joseph Edelheit at St. Cloud State University "is an exposure to interdisciplinary tools of understanding Scripture, especially as the primary text of the Jewish people and Judaism."

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Introduction to World Religions

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

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A course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans aims to "acquaint the student with the primary religious groups of the world in order to promote an awareness and understanding of the goals that have been of ultimate concern to various peoples as well as the methods used to achieve these goals."

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Judaism

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Martha Reineke
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

Course Year: 1998


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A 1998 course by Martha Reineke at the University of Iowa introduces "the basic tenets of Judaism, learning something of its history and diverse practices" through a focus on exploring Judaism through the Internt.

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Kierkegaard and Moral Philosophy

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Charles Bellinger
Institution: Brite Divinity School

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Charles Bellinger at Brite Divinity School "addresses key themes in the writings of Soren Kierkegaard, with a view to the place of his ideas within modern moral philosophy."

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Literary Images of God

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Darren Middleton
Institution: Texas Christian University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 1999

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A 1999 course by Darren Middleton at Texas Christian University explores "construals of God through a combination of novels, short fiction, and memoir extracts, on the one hand, and through a sustained reflection on Jack Miles's literary study of the God of the Hebrew Bible, his God: A Biography, on the other hand."

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Literature and World of the Old Testament

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Victor Matthews
Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2000

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A 2000 course by Victor Matthews at Southwest Minnesota State University is "an introduction or survey of the literature of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. As a way of further illuminating these materials, attention will also be given to the history and religion of Israel as well as the other peoples of the ancient Near East."

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Literature of the Old and New Testaments

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Walter Bouzard
Institution: Wartburg College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Walter Bouzard at Wartburg College surveys the "Content of biblical literature. Historical setting of texts, unfolding drama of salvation, Bible's relevance for contemporary faith and life."

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Methods in Religious and Theological Studies

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Lewis Taylor
Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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Millennium Seminar

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

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A course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans seeks to "understand the diversity of religious patterns that scholars have termed millennialism, the expectation of an imminent transition to a collective state of salvation either earthly or heavenly;" special empasis on "recent and contemporary movements" and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Ministry of Listening

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marie Ruf
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Marie Ruf at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary teaches "the practical skills that a person will need to effectively engage with people in a variety of pastoral contexts."

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Multiple Intelligences and Christian Education

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: J. Bradley Wigger
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Bradley Wigger at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "is an opportunity to study theories of intelligence and learning that recognize multiple domains of human knowing and to reflect upon their significance in relation to the life of faith and educational ministries. We will explore theological, ethical, and cultural implications of multiple intelligence theory as well as themes of multiplicity in faith and church life."

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Medieval Theologians

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Alexander Hwang
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Alexander Hwang at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary introduces "to the lives and thoughts of four significant medieval theologians each representing a different medieval context: Prosper of Aquitaine (380-455), Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), Thomas Aquinas (1225- 74), and Julian of Norwich (1342-1423)." Special emphasis is "on the theme of grace and freedom, with attention to how these theologians integrate practice and belief, spirituality and theology."

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A 1997 course by Thomas Peterson at Alfred University explores "How and why are symbolic frameworks transmuted from certain forms to others through the creative imagination? Special attention to masking will help focus on "image" at the point where ritual and myth intersect with the performing and visual arts. Masking is also a place where identity and culture meet; it therefore raises the question about how the creative process is both a personal and social phenomenon."

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New Testament and Early Christian Writings

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Kenneth Atkinson
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Kenneth Atkinson at the University of Northern Iowa introduces "to the history and ideas of the New Testament and other early Christian writings and the methods biblical scholars use to understand them. My goal is to provide you with the skills necessary to interpret the New Testament, and to help you evaluate the ways that people use this text."

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Non-Western Humanities (Islam)

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Rudra Vilius Dundzila
Institution: City Colleges of Chicago

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2005

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A 2005 course by Rudra Vilius Dundzila at City Colleges of Chicago is an "interdisciplinary survey of significant intellectual and artistic achievements of non-Western cultures through selected works of literature, philosophy, visual art, music and other performing arts."

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Old Testament and Other Hebrew Scriptures

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Kenneth Atkinson
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Kenneth Atkinson at the University of Northern Iowa introduces "the history and ideas of the Old Testament and other contemporary texts, as well as the tools that biblical scholars use to understand them."

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Paul

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Given
Institution: Missouri State University

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A course by Mark Given at Missouri State University traces "Paul and the Pauline trajectory in the early Church through primary and secondary sources. . . . [and] with many of the historical, literary, hermeneutical, and ideological issues currently under investigation in Pauline scholarship."

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Preaching Contextually

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Debra Mumford
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Debra Mumford at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "is an advanced preaching course which provides an overview of principles for developing and delivering sermons beyond the purview of Basic Preaching. Sermons the students will learn to create include: doctrinal, social justice, wedding, funeral, Advent and Lenten sermons."

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Prophecy in Ancient Israel

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joel Kaminsky
Institution: Smith College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

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A 2012 course by Joel Kaminsky at Smith College moves chronologically through the prophets of ancient Israel asking "What are the different types of prophets that are found within the Hebrew Bible? What role did the prophets play within their larger society? Did different prophets deliver different, or even conflicting prophecies? Can one tell a true prophet from a false prophet? What sort of person became a prophet? What psychological dispositions do prophets exhibit? If prophecy is not simply fortune telling, what is it? "

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Religion and Literature: William Blake and the Visionary Recital

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Amir Hussain Crerar Douglas
Institution: California State University, Northridge

Course Year: 2002


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A 2002 course by Amir Hussain and Crerar Douglas at California State University, Northridge, includes "a close reading of Blake's biography . . . [and] the art and poetry that he created."

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Religion and Society in North America

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Hulsether
Institution: , Knoxville

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2010

Annotation:

A 2010 course by Mark Hulsether at the University of Tennesee, Knoxville, "explores the intersections among religion, culture, and society in North America, especially in recent years" with special attention to "key sociopolitical issues such as empire, race and gender contestation, and consumerism."

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Religion and Society: Violence and Religion in a Time of Terrorism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Martha Reineke

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2012 course by Martha Reineke at the University of Northern Iowa tools "from the mimetic theory of Rene Girard" to explore religion and violence in the contemporary period.

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Religion in American Life: A Sociological Approach

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Wendy Cadge
Institution: Brandeis University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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A 2013 course by Wendy Cadge at Brandeis University asks "what religion is, how it is present and influential in public and private life, and how and where people from different religious traditions interact in the contemporary United States. Specific attention is devoted to people’s religious practices, religious communities, and the identities people develop through their religious traditions."

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Religion, Love, and Death: East &West

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Mark Unno
Institution: University of Oregon

Course Year: 2012


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A 2012 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon "examines the interplay of themes of religion, love, and death in selected strands of Asian and Western sources" and "examines the diverse dimensions of love and death: love in relation to family, sexuality, society, nature, and the religious dimensions of the divine, dharma, and dao; social, psychological, physical, and religious significations of death. These are set against the background of a range of themes including class, gender, and sexuality."

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Religions of Asia

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans aims to " their histories, worldviews, methods of achieving their ultimate goals, ethics, artistic expressions, and social institutions."

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Religions of the World

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Kenneth Atkinson
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

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A 2010 course by Kenneth Atkinson at the University of Northern Iowa introduces "the academic study of religion and the world’s major religions. . . . not only study the good side of religion, but we will also explore together the origins of contemporary religious violence in order to help you understand the important role that faith continues to play in world conflicts."

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Religious Responses to Disaster

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans explores "religious responses to disaster in the context of diverse faiths, with special attention paid to the 2005 Katrina and Rita disaster in New Orleans."

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Religious Worlds of New York

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Hawley Courtney Bender
Institution: Columbia University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2000

Annotation:

A 2000 course by John Hawley and Courtney Bender at Columbia University aims "through readings and projects already structured into this syllabus and through sustained exposure to projects of students own devising, to learn something of the complex texture of religious life in New York City."

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Saints and Sinners: Christian Exemplars as Cultural History

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Joanne Pierce
Institution: College of the Holy Cross

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Joanne Pierce at College of the Holy Cross offers "an examination of the historical and theological development of the ideals and practices of Christian life, from the High Middle Ages to the Early Modern era. . . . Special attention will be paid to the following themes: gendered perceptions of sanctity and sin; community and solitude; poverty and riches; feasting and fasting as religious and cultural activity."

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Scripture II

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Lewis Brogdon
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

Annotation:

A 2013 course by Lewis Brogdan at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary "is a survey course designed (a) to introduce students to the basic matters of New Testament studies and (b) to lay a foundation for all advanced work in the area. With regard to each book of the New Testament, we will, as possible, think about the literary shape, social context, and theological concerns of the writing."

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Seminar in Early Judaism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Reeves
Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by John Reeves at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte treats issues "in the study of early Judaism as construed chronologically from the beginning of the Second Temple to the Arab conquest of Syria-Palestine."

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Spiritual Ecology

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Les Sponsel
Institution: University of Hawai'I at Manoa

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2013

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Text and Tradition: Jewish Civilization Through the Ages

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Joel Kaminsky
Institution: Smith College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2012 course by Joel Kaminsky at Smith College "explores major Jewish texts, ideas and practices over a period of more than 3,000 years."

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The Hindu Temple

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tim Lubin
Institution: Washington and Lee University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2001

Annotation:

A 2001 course by Timothy Lubin at Washington and Lee University is an "exploration of temples in Hinduism, their forms and place in the lives of Hindus" with a focus on iconography, worship, and role in culture, religious education, and politics.

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The Idea Systems of Chinese Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: K.E. Brashier
Institution: Reed College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2012

Annotation:

A 2011 course by Ken Brashier at Reed College analyzes Chinese religious traditions (Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhism) "as an “idea system” highlights not only the main components of a religion but also how they interrelate with one another."

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The Letters of Paul in Cultural Context

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Anne McGuire
Institution: Haverford College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2008

Annotation:

A 2008 course by Anne McGuire at Haverford College focuses "on a critical reading of the Letters of Paul and his interpreters in cultural context."

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The New Testament

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Course Level-Format: introductory   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Richard Ascough
Institution: Queen's University

Course Year: 2002


Annotation:

A 2002 course by Richard Ascough at Queen's University "is designed to give an overview of the content and background of the twenty-seven documents that comprise the New Testament. Through these texts we will explore the historical development of early Christianity as it is expressed in the literature of the various faith communities."

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The Practices of Teaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mary Boys Kathleen Talvacchia
Institution: Union Theological Seminary

Course Year: 1999


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The Sermon on the Mount

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey Carlson
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 1998

Annotation:

A 1998 course by Jeffrey Carlson at DePaul University investigates the Sermon on the Mount "in terms of its roots in Judaism and the Greco-Roman world, its interpretations in the Christian tradition, in other religions, and in philosophy, the arts and literature."

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Theology & Popular Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2006

Annotation:

A 2006 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is a theological, biblical, and historical study of the relationship between Christian theology and popular culture, from a classical as well as a contemporary perspective."

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Theology and Postmodernism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Andres
Institution: Northwestern College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2007

Annotation:

A 2007 course by Michael Andres at Northwestern College "is a research seminar in which students will explore contemporary questions and issues in light of the Christian religious theological tradition."

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Theology in the Modern West

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Shannon Craigo-Snell
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2012


Annotation:

A 2012 course by Shannon Craigo-Snell at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary introduces "several of the major thinkers who influenced Christian thought in the West through the 17th and 18th centuries."

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Theories and Methods in Religious Studies

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: K.E. Brashier
Institution: Reed College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by Ken Brashier at Reed College is "not so much focused on particular religions as on the lenses through which we view religion. . . . [through] the 20th and 21st century “greats” in the field of religious studies . . . ."

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Torah/Pentateuch

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jim Watts
Institution: Syracuse University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

Annotation:

A 2002 course by Jim Watts at Syracuse University investigates "critical issues in the modern study of the Torah/Pentateuch, including its composition, literary form, canonization, and interpretation in modern biblical criticism."

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Understanding Christian Mission Through Biography

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Frances Adeney
Institution: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2010

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A 2010 course by Frances Adeney at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary uses "biographies of prominent figures in mission and evangelism . . . [to] learn about calling, motivation, contexts, and purposes of local and global mission." Focus is on "late nineteenth and twentieth century persons from various traditions."

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Why We Believe

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Martie Reineke
Institution: University of Northern Iowa

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A course by Martha Reineke at the University of Northern Iowa explores "from a psychoanalytic perspective the emergence of the capacity for religious belief in children," with particular attention to Freudians, "object relations theorists," and Lacanians.

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Women in Christian Tradition

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2006

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A 2006 course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans seeks to understand "in historical terms of the tension between the significant religious opportunities available to women in the Christian tradition, and the subordination of women in Christian institutions. An understanding of the history of women in the Christian tradition will contribute to an understanding of women’s roles in contemporary American society and in American Christian churches."

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Women in World Religions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Catherine Wessinger
Institution: Loyola University New Orleans

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

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A 2008 course by Catherine Wessinger at Loyola University New Orleans aims to "understand the ways women's roles in society and religious beliefs are interrelated and affect one another . . . through the historical study of some of the major religions of the world."

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Buddhist Traditions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Frances Garrett
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Year: 2015


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A 2015 course by Frances Garrett at the University of Toronto "provides an academic introduction to the histories, fundamental doctrines, and practices of Buddhist traditions around the world."

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Himalayan Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Frances Garrett
Institution: University of Toronto

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Frances Garrett at the University of Toronto explores "aspects of Buddhism in the Himalayan region through a study of religious biographies and a focus on travel and pilgrimage."

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Ethics of Thomas Aquinas

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Alfred Freddoso
Institution: The University of Notre Dame

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A course by Alfred Freddoso at the University of Notre Dame is designed " to see in some depth the relation among the main elements of St. Thomas's general moral theory as laid out in the First Part of the Second Part of the Summa Theologiae, viz., the treatises on beatitude, action, passion, habit, virtue, sin, law, and grace, and (b) to explore in more detail certain specific aspects of these treatises." The distinctions between Aquinas' moral theory and deontologism and consequentialism are also discussed.

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Asceticism: Self-Discipline in Comparative Perspective

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jessica Starling
Institution: Lewis and Clark College

Course Term: Fall
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A 2017 course by Jessica Starling examines "acts of self-discipline in a variety of cultural contexts, including Eastern (Jain, Hindu, Buddhist), Western (Stoic, Christian mystic), and modern secular (eco-activism, fasting diets, and extreme exercise regimes)" and through this "various understandings of the self, the body, desire, liberation and virtue."

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Mishnah and Tosefta

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Michael Satlow
Institution: Brown University

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A course by Michael Satlow at Brown University asks about the Mishnah, "Why was it compiled? Who was its intended audience and what was its function? What are its antecedents?"

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Economic Justice & the Christian Conscience

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Malinda Elizabeth Berry
Institution: Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Malinda Elizabeth Berry at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary explores "various perspectives on the meaning of justice, economic 'development' in the global village, economic systems and theories, economics and ecology, business ethics, economics in the church, and economic faithfulness for individual Christians."

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Spiritual Practices: Money

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Allan Rudy-Froese
Institution: Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Allan Rudy-Froese at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary asks students to consider "the values related to money in the communities that have shaped them; think through their beliefs about money biblically and theologically; evaluate their current money practices in light of their faith, and develop a money-related practice to pursue throughout the course."

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Stewarding a Legacy and a Promise

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mary Elizabeth Moore Pamela Lightsey Bryan Stone
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Mary Elizabeth Moore, Pamela Lightsey, and Bryan Stone aquaints students "with principles, practices, and tools for wise financial management in their personal and professional lives and from within a theological framework of stewardship."

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Money and Your Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Angie Jackson
Institution: Central Baptist Theological Seminary

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A course by Angie Jackson at Central Baptist Theological Seminary seeks to "equip learners for financial wellbeing: practicing thoughtful and intentional money management that facilitates personal contentment, reflects faith in Jesus Christ, and demonstrates commitment to Christian vocation."

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Leadership and Management for Pastoral Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Regina Wentzel Wolfe
Institution: Catholic Theological Union

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Regina Wentzel Wolfe at Catholic Theological Union "explores the responsibility those called to ministry have to provide effective administrative and managerial leadership whether they serve in increasingly complex parishes, religious congregations, diocesan offices, or other Church related organizations. The course gives particular attention to the theological and ethical foundations of pastoral leadership as well as management theory and practice, communications and marketing skills, fundamental principles of human resource management, and basic budgeting and financial management skills. It also examines best practices in compliance and organizational ethics with emphasis on mission integration and ongoing professional development of staff."

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Managing to Lead

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Steve Lawler

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Steve Lawler at Eden Theological Seminary "focuses on key elements of management and how these support effective leadership and organizational success."

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Nurturing a Ministry Culture of Christian Generosity

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gary Hoag

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2013

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A course by Gary Hoag explores "the Scriptures to deepen . . . understanding of Christian generosity. . . . [And] the issues leaders face professionally and consider practices that are not formulaic, but rather, formational, for raising up stewards . . . .

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Financial Leadership for Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jay Earheart-Brown Debra Matthews
Institution: Memphis Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Jay Earheart-Brown and Debra Matthews at Memphis Seminary considers "biblical and theological resources for developing a theology of finance, along with developing the tools needed for personal financial planning and the management of finances in a church setting."

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Money & Mission of the Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Adam Copeland
Institution: Luther Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Adam Copeland at Luther Seminary "includes a study of biblical texts related to giving and stewardship of resources, the meaning of money, one’s own attitudes regarding money and stewardship, theological undergirdings for financial stewardship, the importance of pastoral leadership in a congregation’s stewardship, analysis of stewardship programs, engagement with church leaders, and discussion of practical application to contemporary congregational life and preaching."

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Financial Management for Christian Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bill Kirkemo
Institution: Nazarene Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Bill Kirkemo at Nazarene Theological Seminary offers a "study of Christian financial management from three perspectives. First, the course focuses on all aspects of local church finance including budgeting, financial record keeping, receiving and disbursing funds, developing accounting systems, and planning for building projects. Second, the course helps the ministers-in-training to develop sound personal financial processes including personal budgeting, tax-wise ministerial compensation planning, and retirement planning. Finally, students are exposed to tools that can be used in promoting stewardship among congregants."

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Creating and Sustaining a Debt Free Ministry: The Clergy Cycle, Congregation and Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: DeForest Soaries, Jr.
Institution: New Brunswick Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by DeForest Soaries, Jr. at New Brunswick Theological Seminary "offers an historical, cultural, Biblical and social overview of consumer debt in Western society. The evolution and impact of marketing and advertising as contributors to the culture of debt will be explored.The relationship between Christian faith, clergy and consumerism will also be considered.The impact of debt on clergy and congregational ministry will be studied."

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Nonprofit Financial Management

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Timothy O'Brien
Institution: North Park University Chicago

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Timothy O'Brien at North Park University Chicago "addresses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide financial leadership in a nonprofit organization. . . . the emphasis is on leading the financial function. Included in this course are appropriate financial and management strategies, GAAP, management control, long and short range planning, financial statement analysis, financial resource management, compliance and financial decision making tools.

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Principles of Church Administration

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Ginny Olson
Institution: North Park University Chicago

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Ginny Olson at North Park University Chicago "provides an overview of the fundamentals of church administration including aspects of church management such as: servant leadership, volunteer management, finances, fundraising, strategic planning, risk management, government regulations, legal issues, and pastoral/staff compensation and benefits."

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Stewardship and Development

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Courtney Wiley-Harris
Institution: New York Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
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A course by Courtney Wiley-Harris at New York Theological Seminary "is designed to understand fundraising as a ministry. It will provide the perspectives of biblical stewardship; insights on creating generous congregants and constituents; and explore the practical steps in crafting a Theology of Development."

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Faith and Money

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Rick Bee
Institution: Biola University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Rick Bee at Biola University "seeks to explore key theological themes and biblical texts related to personal use of money and possessions . . . . Attention will be placed on practical implementation of biblical financial principles in the students’ life development and vocation. Topics to be covered: materialism & spirituality, eternity, honesty, work/vocation, giving & spirituality, counsel, saving, and debt."

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Money & Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Mary Lederleitner
Institution: Trinity International University

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Mary Lederleitner at Trinity International University "helps students, ministry staff and pastors grow in sensitivity and knowledge about how to navigate financial challenges common in a variety of ministry settings."

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The Business Of Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jan Cason
Institution: Baylor University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Jan Cason at Baylor University "is designed for church leaders to study church business concepts and basic administrative practices in order to enhance the vision and ministry of the church. Major emphases include constitution and bylaws, policies and procedures, financial processes, budgets, personnel issues, tax and legal issues, risk management, facilities management, church debt, social media, personal finances, donor issues, and stewardship philosophies."

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Markets, Justice, and Christian Ethics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: John Senior
Institution: Wake Forest University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by John Senior at Wake Forest University "examines the structure of modern markets and evaluates their moral meaning in Christian theological perspective."

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Manna and Mammon in a World of Disparity: Toward a Theology and Practices of Sabbath Economics

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Ched Myers
Institution: United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Ched Myers at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities "examines . . . [economic justice] through the biblical lens of “Sabbath Economics,” which identifies relational sufficiency as the divine vision for human life, and structural socio-economic disparity as an essential characteristic of human sin."

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Readings in Theology & Debt

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jonathan Miller Katherine Shaner
Institution: Wake Forest University School of Divinity

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Jonathan Miller and Katherine Shaner at Wake Forest University School of Divinity "surveys both the Biblical literature on debt and the landscape of consumer debt in the 21st-century United States."

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Personal Finances for Religious Professionals

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Lovett Weems, Jr.
Institution: Wesley Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Lovett Weems at Wesley Theological Seminary introduces the "basics of personal financial management, including link of financial health to overall health, consumerism, debt management, tax considerations, legal issues, saving and investing, risk management and insurance, and health care and retirement benefits."

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Financial Literacy for Christian Leaders

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Pam Bush Kyle J.A. Small
Institution: Western Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2017

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A 2017 course by Pam Bush and Kyle J.A. Small at Western Theological Seminary surveys personal and professional dimensions of financial stewardship for clergy.

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Retreat for Christian Formation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Brian Cannon
Institution: Western Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Brian Cannon at Western Theological Seminary covers "the fundamentals of good money management."

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Teaching Jesus

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Carmichael Crutchfield
Institution: Memphis Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Carmichael Crutchfield at Memphis Seminary aims to promote "deep thinking about Jesus' teachings and the impact they have on today's teaching, especially in the church environment."

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Educational Ministry and Spiritual Formation

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Carmichael Crutchfield
Institution: Memphis Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Carmichael Crutchfield at Memphis Seminary prepares "educators, pastors and other leaders in the church to effectively design, implement, lead, and evaluate Christian education endeavors and to gain a working understanding of Spiritual Formation."

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Advanced Preaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gennifer Brooks Mark Fowler
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Gennifer Brooks and Mark Fowler at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "is intended to help students to increase and improve the skills needed to create effective sermons of varied styles, which are appropriate to the contexts of the Biblical text, the culture of society and their particular community, and the situations that define the particular preaching moment." Attention is also paid to the performance aspect of preaching.

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Advanced Seminar in Congregational Leadership

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Fowler
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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cal Seminary aims "to provide for the development of a “tool-kit” for the first months and initial steps in congregational ministry beyond the seminary experience."

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African American Biblical Interpretation

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cheryl Anderson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Cheryl Anderson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary acquaints students "with the variety of biblical interpretations in the African American tradition" and the general principles of biblical hermeneutics.

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African American Ministry: Confronting Historical Challenges

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Larry Murphy
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Larry Murphy at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines "select issues black ministers have faced and addressed as they pursued the mission and ministries of the church" as well as "insights into the effective contemporary practice of ministry."

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Ancient Philosophy

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: S.M. Cohen
Institution: University of Washington

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2007

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A 2007 course by S.M. Cohen at the University of Washington introduces the thought of pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

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The Book of Judges

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cheryl Anderson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Cheryl Anderson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides an introduction to the history and methods of modern biblical scholarship with special focus on "the theological and ethical implications of the book of Judges."

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The Old Testament in the New Testament

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Brooke Lester
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Brooke Lester at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary explores "how the OT text functions in its own literary and historical context, then also how the reference functions in its own NT context."

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Choral Literature for Christian Worship

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: M. Milner Seifert
Institution: Bexley Seabury Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Milner Seifert at Bexley Seabury Seminary provides "a survey of choral literature with attention to its historical aspects, performance practice, and appropriateness in the context of Christian worship and the Church year."

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Christian Moral Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Hendrik Pieterse
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Hendrik Pieterse at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary introduces "students to the principal historical, theological, and philosophical sources of Christian moral theology. . . . [and explores] the church’s ethical witness in relation to questions such as wealth and poverty, consumerism, church and politics, and moral and religious diversity."

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Christian Public Worship

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ruth Duck
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Ruth Duck at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "is designed to enable students to analyze, plan, and lead Christian worship with pastoral and theological integrity, and to understand denominational, cultural, and local church traditions in larger ecumenical and historical contexts."

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Christology and Theological Anthropology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Hwa-Young Chong
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Hwa-Young Chong at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines "the biblical, historical, and contextual development of Christology and Theological Anthropology."

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Christology and Theological Anthropology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barry Bryant
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary considers "the biblical, historical, and theological developments of Christology and anthropology, which will include theological themes such as the Christological debates, incarnation, models of atonement, soteriology, Christ and other religions, theodicy and reconciliation."

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Church and Community

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Angela Cowser
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Angela Cowser at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary uses "Biblical/theological sources, social theory, data gathering tools, and other resources for developing and evaluating effective ministries for social service and social change."

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Contemporary Christology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Nancy Bedford
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Nancy Bedford at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary focuses "on Christologies written in the last 25 years."

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Developing and Preaching the Sermon

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gennifer Brooks
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Gennifer Brooks at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "is designed to help students find their individual preaching voice as they develop the abilities and skills necessary for the construction and delivery of effective sermons." Attention is paid to "preaching as an imperative ecclesial act" and "the essential nature of the Holy Spirit in preaching, the significance of biblical exegesis and theological reflection in proclaiming the Gospel."

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Doing Theology Across Cultures

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Hendrik Pieterse
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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A course by Hendrik Pieterse at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary draws "on scholarship in globalization theory, intercultural communication studies, and more to explore implications for doing theology across cultures today."

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Empowering the Congregation through Evangelism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Teasdale
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

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A course by Mark Teasdale at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on "the theological and practical considerations of conceptualizing evangelism and integrating evangelism into various aspects of congregational life."

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Ethics and Moral Formation in Paul

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Charles Cosgrove
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Charles Cosgrove at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary offers "an advanced course . . . on the interconnected topics of ethics and moral formation in Paul. The course examines a wide range of material in Paul’s letters in the light of both Greco- Roman sources and critical scholarship."

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Former and Pre-Exilic Prophets

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barbara Green
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2009

Annotation:

A 2009 course by Barbara Green at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "offers a survey of the former prophets (as the books of Samuel and Kings are called in the Jewish tradition) and of the latter or writing prophets (major and minor) who are presented as having lived before the exile to Babylon (587 B.C.E.)."

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A course by Stephen Shoemaker at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary introduces "students to the various notions of gender, the body, and sexuality found in the earliest Christian traditions. The course’s main emphasis will be on the cultural construction of these three interrelated categories in early Christian literature."

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Gnosticism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Anne McGuire
Institution: Haverford College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

Annotation:

A 2016 course by Anne McGuire at Haverford College "offers a critical examination of 'Gnosticism' through close reading of selected texts from the Nag Hammadi library and other ancient writings."

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History of Christian Thought and Practice II

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Anna Marie Johnson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Anna Marie Johnson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary surveys "the relatively recent history of Christianity, from the late Middle Ages (beginning around 1500) to the present time."

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History of Christianity I (to 843CE)

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Alan Hayes
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2018

Annotation:

A 2018 course by Alan Hayes at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary surveys "the subapostolic age to C.E. 843, a date representing the 'Triumph of Orthodoxy' in the East and the end of the Carolingian revival and Treaty of Verdun in the West."

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Introduction to Global Christianity

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Hendrik Pieterse
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Hendrik Pieterse at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "offers an introduction to Christianity as a truly worldwide movement today."

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Introduction to Historical Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online and f2f
Instructor: Paul Capetz
Institution: United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by Paul Capetz at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities "introduces students to the history of Christian theology from the beginnings of the patristic period (c. 100 CE) to the eve of the Enlightenment (c. 1750)."

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Introduction to Pastoral Care

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: David Hogue
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by David Hogue at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides "an introductory overview of the historical, biblical, and theological foundations of pastoral care; a psychodynamic and systemic understanding of human behavior and development; and experiences designed to develop each student’s capacity for empathic relationships with others."

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Introduction to the Old Testament

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Gerardo Rodríguez
Institution: Carroll College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

Annotation:

A 2015 course by Gerardo Rodríguez at Carroll College "surveys the historical, literary, cultural and theological heritage in ancient Israel from its earliest beginnings to the start of the Christian era. Attention will be paid to the geographical and historical contexts in which the Jewish scriptures arose, their social setting, political contexts and theological message."

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Introduction to the New Testament

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Charles Cosgrove
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Charles Cosgrove at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides "a historical introduction to the writings of the New Testament. Special attention will be given to the social settings of the writings in the early church and wider Mediterranean world."

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Introduction to Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Timothy Eberhart
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Timothy Eberhart at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "provides an introduction to many of the primary approaches, tasks, problems, and gifts related to systematic Christian theological reflection."

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Introduction to Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Nancy Bedford
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Nancy Bedford at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary introduces "students to the approach to theological reflection generally called systematic theology, which is an attempt to deal in a critical, coherent, cohesive and constructive manner with the major loci (“places” or “doctrines”) of the Christian faith . . . ."

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Introduction to Youth Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Reginald Blount
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Reginald Blount at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary seeks "to broaden our understanding of Christian education and its role in engaging in spiritual development and faith formation with youth."

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James and Cross-cultural Wisdoms

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Yeo Khiok-Khng
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
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A course by Yeo Khiok-khng at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary explores "various reception and hermeneutical theories of rhetoric and intertextuality on cross-cultural wisdoms (such as ancient Jewish, Greco-Roman, Chinese, Islamic, African-American, etc.) of various communities" through the lens of the Book of James.

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Jesus the Jew

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Michael Castori
Institution: Santa Clara University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Michael Castori at Santa Clara University "explores the Jewish identity of Jesus and the historical, political and theological issues arising from Christianity’s origins as a Jewish sect."

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Life in the Medieval Church

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jim Papandrea
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Jim Panandrea at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines "on the life and experience of the average Christian, as well as the major events of the medieval period."

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Methodist Doctrine

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Barry Bryant
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary studies the sermons of John Wesley as a means to understand United Methodist doctrine.

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Methods of Research in Congregations: Research that seeks to understand people and faith

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Margaret Ann Crain
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Margaret Ann Crain at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines the "theological and philosophical bases, goals, and methods of qualitative research in congregations and draw[s] on the fields of congregational studies, Christian education, evangelism, practical theology, sociology, anthropology, and educational evaluation."

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Pastor and People

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Fowler
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Mark Fowler at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary surveys "the responsibilities, tasks and relationships of the pastor within various contexts." The course "provides practical guidance for pastoral visitation, use of time, stewardship, congregational communication, conducting weddings, funerals and public ceremonies, prison visitation as well as ecumenical and inter-faith relationships."

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Pentateuch: The Book of Exodus

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cheryl Anderson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Cheryl Anderson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary explores "the book of Exodus, its canonical and historical setting, its laws, and theological themes" as well as contemporary interpretations and artistic depictions.

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Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barry Bryant
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary examines "the key issues and basic theological questions relating to the Holy Spirit, the Church, and the Last Things. Among the topics explored are the filioque, baptism, eucharist, ministry and eschatology as a doctrine of hope.”

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Pre-Marital, Marital, and Family Counseling in Pastoral Care

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: David Hogue
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by David Hogue at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides "an overview of marriage and family counseling within both parish and clinical settings for the pastoral counselor." Family Systems Theory will be central.

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Preaching in African American Traditions

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Gennifer Brooks
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Gennifer Brooks at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary surveys "the history, theology and practice of preaching in the African American context, generally referred to as Black Preaching."

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Preaching

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Fowler
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Mark Fowler at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "is designed to help students find their individual preaching voice as they develop the abilities and skills necessary for the construction and delivery of effective sermons."

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Prophetic Books: The Book of Amos

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cheryl Anderson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Cheryl Anderson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary surveys the canonical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Book of Amos.

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Relational Congregational Pastoral Care and Counseling

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Pam Holliman

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Pam Holliman is a seminar focused "on relational psychoanalytic theory with a theological emphasis on the doctrine of the Trinity. There will be some focus on the parish, but more in the theoretical sense that leads to some focus on the practical."

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Religion and Science Fiction

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: James McGrath
Institution: Butler University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2016

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A 2016 course by James McGrath at Butler University explores "big questions" through the lens of religion and science fiction.

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Sacramental Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ron Anderson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Ron Anderson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary asks "What is a sacrament? What does a sacrament do? For whom? How do sacramental theologies interact with or reflect other theological concerns, e.g., creation, Christology, pneumatology, and ecclesiology?"

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Sacred Music Colloquium

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Ron Anderson
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Ron Anderson at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary provides "a historical and theological overview of church music. Although there will be some semblance to surveys of music history, it will focus on the various histories and traditions that have primarily shaped the practice of church music in North America."

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Seminar in Practical Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Jack Seymour
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Jack Seymour at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "focuses on practical theology as a theological method."

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Spiritual Direction/Companionship

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Frederick Schmidt
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Frederick Schmidt at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "Explores biblical texts, historical traditions, and modern approaches to the art of spiritual direction/guidance and its place in the church today; relationship of spiritual direction to counseling, therapy, and mentoring."

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The Leadership Challenge

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Mark Fowler
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Year: 2014


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A 2014 course by Mark Fowler at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary focuses "on putting together the practical and conceptual frameworks of leadership in the context of both a class room case and a case developed-for-learning that is challenging in the student’s present context."

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Theological Education in the Parish

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Tamar Wasoian
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Summer
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Tamar Wasoian at Garrett-Evangelical Theological School "focuses on the dynamics of Christian education as a vital component of the ministry of the church. It combines insights from the field of education with the call of the church to teach and educate."

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Theological Thinking for Everyday Life and Ministry

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Wesley Wildman
Institution: Boston University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2008

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A 2008 course by Wesley Wildman at Boston University seeks "to connect [students] powerful contemporary understandings of the world to the practical contexts in which they already or will soon work."

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Theology and Ethics of Thomas Aquinas

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: David DeCosse
Institution: Santa Clara University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by David DeCosse at Santa Clara University uses selections from the Summa Theologica to survey Thomas's theology and ethics.

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Theology of Addiction

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Corey Harris
Institution: Alvernia University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2015

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A 2015 course by Corey Harris at Alvernia University is a "study and analysis of concepts in fundamental moral theology, particular forms of addiction, and the social ethics implications of those addictions."

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Theory of Knowledge

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Marga Vega
Institution: Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Marga Vega at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology "is a survey of epistemology that brings together Classical philosophy approaches with Contemporary debates. . . . a study [of] the nature of cognition, perception and rational knowledge as well as the main epistemological problems that concern these sources."

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Topics in Methodism: Deacons

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Margaret Ann Crain
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Margaret Ann Crain at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary offers an "exploration of the possibilities, origins, theology, and ministry of the Order of Deacon in the UMC."

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United Methodist History

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Jonathan Dodrill
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Jonathan Dodrill at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "explores the roots of the movement in the Anglican Church and the Wesleyan Revival of the 18th century, and the history of the institutional and theological development of American Methodist/Evangelical United Brethren tradition through the beginning of the 21st century."

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United Methodist Polity

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Mark Fowler
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

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A 2014 course by Mark Fowler at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary focuses on "on the broader ecology of the ecclesiological forms, governance configurations, membership and orders as they are expressions of the United Methodist expression of Christian mission."

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United Methodist Studies: 20th Century to Present

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barry Bryant
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary surveys "the theological, historical, and denominational structure of the United Methodist Church from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Attention to themes such as the ecumenical movement, world missions, evangelism, and social justice will also be given."

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Wesley and the Nineteenth Century

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Barry Bryant
Institution: Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2014

Annotation:

A 2014 course by Barry Bryant at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary "explores the roots of the movement in the Anglican Church and the Wesleyan Revival of the 18th century, the history of the institutional and theological development of American Methodist/Evangelical United Brethren tradition through the 19th century."

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Encountering Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tina Pippin
Institution: Agnes Scott College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Tina Pippin at Agnes Scott College explores "the concept of religion/s in scholarship and culture, engage[s] theories and methods in religious studies, and use[s] interdisciplinary tools to explore the religious worlds in Atlanta and beyond."

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Jesus in History and Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Tina Pippin
Institution: Agnes Scott College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Tina Pippin at Agnes Scott College examines "the quests for the historical Jesus, with an analysis of literary and cultural sources (especially from film, music, art), and also the ethical implications of Jesus’ life and message, from the first century to contemporary times."

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Spirituality and Theories of Acting

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Brendan McGroarty and Sally Montgomery
Institution: Catholic University of America

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2002

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A 2002 course by Brendan McGroarty and Sally Montgomery at Catholic University of America "considers methods of actor training in the light of various spiritual traditions."

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Funding Ministry Applications

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   online only
Instructor: Mary Lederleitner
Institution: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Mary Lederleitner at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "helps participants grow in their ability to raise funds for ministry dreams and aspirations."

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Christianity and Colonialism in Africa

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   undergraduate
Instructor: Ingie Hovland
Institution: University of Georgia

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Ingie Hovland at the University of Georgia investigates the origins, course, and contemporary forms of Christianity in Africa. Issues in missionology and colonialism are considered.

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A 2019 course by Peter Gottschalk at Wesleyan University considers religion "as a phenomenon . . . the meaning of 'sacredness' & 'the sacred' and question their comparative use" in various religious traditions.

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Constructive Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Eleazer Fernandez
Institution: United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2019

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A 2019 course by Eleazer Fernandez at the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities "introduces . . . students to the nature and task of constructive theology, theological method, and the classical as well as contemporary interpretations on major doctrines." A 2019 course by Eleazer Fernandez at the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities "introduces . . . students to the nature and task of constructive theology, theological method, and the classical as well as contemporary interpretations on major doctrines."

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A 2018 course by Jill DeTemple at Southern Methodist University "is designed as an intermediate course" to introduce students to "the border as a geographic and cognitive location rooted in history."

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A 2018 course by Jill DeTemple at Southern Methodist University is "an introduction to the principal questions and modes of argument that have shaped the Philosophy of Religion as an academic discipline." Specific ethical issues are analyzed.

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A 2018 course by Jill DeTemple at Southern Methodist University introduces "several social scientific approaches to the academic study of religion. We will investigate the history and use of anthropological, sociological, and psychological theory and method in relation to the study of religion, especially as these fields relate religion to broader cultural, societal, and physiological fields of knowledge."

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Theories of Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate   |   introductory
Instructor: Madison Tarleton
Institution: University of Denver/Illiff School of Theology

Course Year: 2019


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A 2019 course by Madison Tarleton at the University of Denver/Illiff School of Theology introduces "students to the academic study of religion" through a survey of "early theorists and anthropologists as well as examine how these theories evolved over time."

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Constructive Theology

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Anthony Baker
Institution: Seminary of the Southwest

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2018

Annotation:

A 2018 course by Anthony Baker at the Seminary of the Southwest explores "the key doctrines of Christianity, from Trinity to salvation to eschatology, making use of a broad range of texts and ideas from across the historical and geographical range of the Anglican and ecumenical theological tradition."

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A 2017 course by Jill DeTemple at Southern Methodist University introduces "International Economic Development as a global social institution which often intersects with social constructions of gender, religious institutions, and religious world views."

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A 2017 course by Jill DeTemple at Southern Methodist University provides "an introduction to a wide variety of religious traditions, communities and practices within the context of globalization" through modern methods in the field of the study of religion.

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A 2018 course by Peter Gottschalk at Wesleyan University for religious studies majors on "how the discipline of the study of religion creates knowledge."

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Teaching Religion

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Steven Weitzman
Institution: University of Pennsylvania

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Steven Weitzman at the University of Pennsylvania asks "What is the value of studying religion in a higher education setting? How does one bridge between a critical approach to religion and the beliefs of one’s students? The course will broach these and other questions through readings and discussions meant to help you think through the challenges of teaching about religion to college students, and will give you opportunities to develop your own approach to them."

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Islamic Movements and Modernities

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Peter Gottschalk
Institution: Wesleyan University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Peter Gottschalk at Weslyan University "endeavors . . .To understand the dynamics of specific Islamic movements;. . . To appreciate the diversity among Muslims and their socio-political contexts; and. . . To critically explore and question the meaning of 'modernity' and consider the possibility of multiple modernities."

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Jesus, Peter, Paul, and Mary: The Beginnings of Christianity

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Susanna Drake
Institution: Macalester College

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2018

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A 2018 course by Susanna Drake at Macalester College examines "the diverse literature of the New Testament along with some other early Christian texts that did not become part of the Christian 'canon.'" The course highlights how these texts have been understood within selected traditions within the United States.

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A 2018 course by Ingie Hovland at the University of Georgia investigates the origins, course, and contemporary forms of Christianity in Africa. Issues in missionology and colonialism are considered.

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Faith, Reason, and Culture

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Instructor: Christy Lane Hearlson
Institution: Villanova University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2019

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A 2019 course by Christy Lang Hearlson at Villanova University adopts a practical theology approach ("a way of doing theology that attends to lived reality and practice, engages in interdisciplinary dialogue, and seeks to cultivate practical wisdom for life") to critical issues of contemporary life using the case study of "consumerism." The course has "a particular (but not exclusive) focus on Roman Catholicism."

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Eating, Drinking, and Ethics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jacob J. Erickson
Institution: Trinity College Dublin

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2019

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A 2019 course by Jacob J. Erickson at Trinity College Dublin explores "contemporary theological and ethical perspectives on eating and drinking: from food systems to vegetarianism to scarcity and more. How might contemporary ethics shape and be shaped by what we eat or drink, how we eat or drink?"

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Around a Religious Text: The Bhagavadgītā

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Instructor: Manasicha Akepiyapornchai
Institution: Cornell University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Manasicha Akepiyapornchai at Cornell University "explores the Bhagavadgītā in different aspects to answer the question of how powerful a religious text can be. We will discuss how translations, commentaries, biographies, and scholarly sources shape the Bhagavadgītā and contribute to its popularity in the premodern and contemporary histories."

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Sociology of Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Chelsea Starr
Institution: Eastern New Mexico University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2021-22

Annotation:

This 2021 course by Chelsea Starr at Eastern New Mexico University is an introduction to the basic perspectives with which sociologists analyze the relationship between religion and society. Explores the social processes at work in congregations and denominations, new religious movements, conversion/deconversion, religious identity, secularization, minority religions, inequalities and religion, and current trends.

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Educational Ministries and Leadership

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Seth J. Nelson
Institution: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2019

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A 2019 course by Seth J. Nelson at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "explores the equipping of educational and other church leaders through teaching and learning, curriculum development, discipleship, and team building as well as generational and intergenerational ministries with children, youth, emerging adults, adults, and aging adults."

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Interpreting the Synoptics and Acts

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Joshua W. Jipp
Institution: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2019

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 A 2019 course by Joshua W. Jipp at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School offers a "study of the Synoptics and Acts with emphasis on developing the skills necessary to be effective interpreters of these texts."

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Womanist Theological Ethics: Deconstructing White Supremacist Space

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan
Institution: Seminary of the Southwest

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2019

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A 2019 course by Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan at Seminary of the Southwest "engages multiple texts, scripture, literature, film, music, socio-political movements, and art to explore the violent system that grounds theological, psycho-socio-economic, and political oppression: white supremacist patriarchal misogyny, and the resulting intergenerational trauma, from a Womanist theological ethics perspective."

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Introduction to Biblical Literature

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Amenti Sujai
Institution: Allen University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

Annotation:

A 2020 course by Amenti Sujai at Allen University offers "an overview of the Bible, its themes, and narratives. East African Hebrew narrative tradition, proverbs, and parables are covered for relevance to today’s social, economic, gender, and spiritual challenges of the human condition and in modern society.

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Power and History in Japanese Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan Lowe
Institution: Princeton University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Bryan Lowe at Princeton University "offers a roughly chronological narrative of key themes in the study of Japanese Buddhism from ancient times through the modern day."

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Readings in Japanese Religions: Ancient and Medieval Buddhist Texts

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Course Level-Format: graduate
Instructor: Bryan Lowe
Institution: Princeton University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Bryan Lowe at Princeton University" introduces Buddhist texts and genres from ancient and medieval Japan (roughly eighth through twelfth centuries). . . . with the goal of gaining familiarity with writing styles and vocabulary in diverse genres. . . . [and] to discuss broader issues including cosmology, ritual, and periodization."

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Zen Buddhism

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Bryan Lowe
Institution: Princeton University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Bryan Lowe at Princeton University examines "Zen in diverse historical and geographic contexts" and asks questions about how we define religion.

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Religion in Japanese Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Bryan Lowe
Institution: Princeton University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Bryan Lowe at Princeton University "introduces the religious traditions of Japan from the earliest myths to present-day practices" with special attention to the interplay of religion and culture.

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Christian Social Ethics

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey D. Meyers
Institution: Elmhurst College

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Jeffrey D. Meyers at Elmhurst College (now Elmhurst University) is "a critical introduction to normative Christian social ethics (its methodology, theology, and moral principles) on selected contemporary moral issues such as war, racism, hunger, poverty, and environmental degradation."

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Despair and Hope

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate   |   online only
Instructor: Jeffrey D. Meyers
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2021

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A 2020 course by Jeffrey D. Meyers at DePaul University "draws upon a variety of disciplines to examine despair and hope from theoretical and applied perspectives."

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Forgiveness and Reconciliation

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Jeffrey D. Meyers
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Jeffrey D. Meyers at DePaul University "combines the perspectives of religious studies and peace, justice, and conflict studies to examine forgiveness and reconciliation and their role in conflict resolution and the creation of just and peaceful societies."

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Forgiveness and Reconciliation

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate   |   online only
Instructor: Jeffrey D. Meyers
Institution: DePaul University

Course Term: Winter
Course Year: 2021

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A 2021 course by Jeffrey D. Meyers at DePaul University "combines the perspectives of religious studies and peace, justice, and conflict studies to examine forgiveness and reconciliation and their role in conflict resolution and the creation of just and peaceful societies."

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Religion and American Popular Culture

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Andrew Monteith
Institution: Elon University

Course Term: Fall
Course Year: 2019

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A 2019 course by Andrew Monteith at Elon University analyzes "the ways that movies, television, sports, novels, and other types of popular culture can shape, cultivate, interact with, and even serve as religion."

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Irreligious and Secular Religion

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Andrew Monteith
Institution: Elon University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

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A 2020 course by Andrew Monteith at Elon University "investigates traditions that—in many cases—would not identify themselves as 'religion,' or which attempt to reject 'religion' as a concept. Examples of such traditions include New Atheism, Satanism, the veneration of social and political systems, Scientology, and even some religions identified as 'joke' religions, such as Pastafarianism."

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Christian Traditions

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Course Level-Format: undergraduate
Instructor: Andrew Monteith
Institution: Elon University

Course Term: Spring
Course Year: 2020

Annotation:

A 2020 course by Andrew Monteith at Elon University is "designed to familiarize students with Christian history, with the key topics which have been relevant to assorted Christians, and with the diversity that falls under the umbrella term 'Christianity.'"

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