2009-2010 Undergraduate Bulletin (pdf) - LaGrange College

THE RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY MAJOR WITH HONORS
Students who maintain a 3.5 grade point average in departmental
courses and who receive “A” grades on their senior theses or projects
may graduate with honors.
THE RELIGION & PHILOSOPHY MINOR
A minor in religion requires completion of 3 courses in addition to the
exploratory religion core requirement: 4 courses in all. At least 2
courses must be at the 3000-level or above.
THE CHURCH LEADERSHIP MINOR
A minor in Church Leadership consists of 4 courses in addition to the
exploratory religion core requirement: 5 courses in all. The minor
includes at least two courses taken at the 3000-level or above in Area I,
II, III, IV, or VI. In addition, the minor includes at least 2 courses taken
in Area V (Church Leadership).
THE PHILOSOPHY MINOR
No major program currently is offered in philosophy. A minor consists
of 4 courses in Area IV, of which at least 2 courses must be taken at the
2000-level or above.
THE CHURCH MUSIC PROGRAM
The church music program is administered through the music department
in cooperation with the Religion and Philosophy department. See the
Music Department section of the catalogue for a program description.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (RLGN & PHIL)
Core Exploratory Courses:
Explorations of the Christian Faith
RLGN 1101 Introduction to Christianity. (3) Spring 2008
An introduction to the Christian tradition of faith through a study of its
central symbols, sacred texts, and practices.
RLGN 1102 Jewish Origins in Context. (3) Every term
A study of the Hebrew bible, commonly called by Christians the Old
Testament, in the context of the ancient near eastern world. The course
also will ask students to reflect on the impact of the Hebrew bible on
Western civilization and its implications for the contemporary world.
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