Introduction to the nature, origin, beliefs, practices, and development of religion in society. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

The study of the Old Testament with an emphasis on its historical, cultural and intellectual settings; literary characteristics; and the scholarship related to its various translations and interpretations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

The study of the New Testament, with an emphasis on its historical, cultural and intellectual settings; literary characteristics; and the scholarship related to its various translations and interpretations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

The study of the Qur'an with an emphasis on its historical, cultural and intellectual settings; literary characteristics; and the scholarship related to its various translations and interpretations. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Comparison and investigation of major Eastern religions. Includes origins, rituals, religious knowledge and destiny. This course concentrates on the religions of the Eastern world. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Comparison and investigation of major Western religions. Includes origins, rituals, religious knowledge and destiny. This course concentrates on the religions of the Western world. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

The study of the relationship between religion and psychology. Includes the similarities between religious and psychological phenomena; ways religion and psychology shape and influence one another; and how human needs are met through the blending of religious and psychological experiences. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.