2009-2010 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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RELG 348 The Problem of Evil
The Problem of Evil: This course explores the various response by major religions to the problem
of evil. How do theologians make sense of a world where thousands may die from natural
disasters in Africa or elsewhere, where a Holocaust, genocide, and ethnic cleansing seem more
and more common, and where innocent children suffer and die from diseases like cancer.
Specifically, the course looks at Buddhist and Jewish (among others) and especially Christian
responses to natural and moral evil, and examines classic and contemporary answers to the
theodicy question: if God is good, and God created the world, where did evil come from?
Readings are from the Bible, novels, autobiographies, movies, and theological texts. Prerequisite:
One philosophy or religion class, or consent of the instructor. Spring Term, even years.
3 hrs.
RELG 349 Topics in Religion
Topics in Religion: Concentrated study of a particular person or issue in the field of religion.
Course may be repeated for credit with different subtitles. Prerequisite: RELG 205, 206, or
210, or permission of the instructor. As needed. Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 1-3 hrs.
RELG 350 Directed Readings
Directed Readings: Faculty-supervised study of an approved topic in religion through selected
readings. To be evaluated through a weekly meeting with the instructor and a comprehensive
paper. Open to majors in the junior or senior year, with permission of the department. As
needed. 1-3 hrs.
RELG 351 Topics in World Religion
Topics in World Religion: The specific topic of this course will change, but it will usually focus
on one of the world's major religions, like Islam, Hinduism, or a comparison of several world religions
in courses like “Jesus and Buddha.” Prerequisite: RELG 210. Repeatable for a total of 12
hrs. 3 hrs.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RELG 352 Topics in Sacred Scripture
Topics in Sacred Scripture: The specific topic of this course will change, but it will focus on an
in-depth study of a sacred scripture. An example might be a course in “Pauline Letters” or a
study of the Qu'ran or the Bagavagit. Prerequisite: RELG 205, or RELG 206, or RELG 210.
Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 3 hrs.
RELG 353 Studies in Religion Culture & Ethic
Studies in Religion Culture and Ethics: The specific topic of this course will change, but it will
focus on the intersections of Religion, Culture, and Ethics, broadly defined. Examples in this
category might include “Religion and Literature,” ”Religion and Politics,” and ”Contemporary
Spirituality.” Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 3 hrs.
RELG 400 Major Thinkers & Issues
Major Thinkers and Issues: An examination of major figures in the field, and their views and impacts
on current issues in the field. Topics will vary. May be repeated four times with different
topics. Open to junior and senior majors, and others by permission of the instructor and chair.
For Hayworth students, this course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement. Spring Term,
every year. Repeatable for a total of 12 hrs. 3 hrs.