2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
personalities in the ancient, medieval, Reformation, and modern periods.
PREREQUISITES: REL241 and REL242
REL325 Religion in American Culture credits: 3
This course examines the ideas, events, groups, movements and institutions that shape
American religion. Attention is given to the belief systems, rituals, and beliefs of a number
of religious communities and their interaction with American culture. The primary emphasis
is an investigation of the impact of religion on American culture and American culture's
influences on religion.
REL330 World Religions credits: 3
This is a study of the major non-Christian religions, their terms, texts and religious beliefs.
Points of contact or conflict with basic Christian affirmations are discussed.
PREREQUISITES: REL241 and REL242
REL332 Introduction to Christian Missions credits: 3
An introduction to elements of the theology and practice of contemporary Christian missions.
Topics introduced in the course are: biblical theology of Christian missions, issues of
cultural anthropology, missions logistics awareness, and biblical descriptions of the Gospel
which are useful for cross-cultural communication. PREREQUISITES: BIV132 or REL241
or REL242
REL354 Old Testament World credits: 3
The history, literature, religion, and culture of ancient Mesopotamia, Anatolia,
Canaan and Egypt. PREREQUISITES: REL241 and REL242
REL355 New Testament World credits: 3
Examines the history, literature, and religion of ancient cultures around the New Testament
era. Emphasis on Greco-Roman culture and Judaism with its various movements, including
the community which produced the Dead Sea Scrolls. Examines influences on Christianity.
PREREQUISITES: REL241 and REL242
REL360 The Fourth Gospel credits: 4
(Study Abroad - Oak Hill)
REL395 Independent Study in Religion credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
REL422 Life & Work of Martin Luther credits: 3
The great 16th-century Reformer will be studied biographically in the light of the theological
and cultural milieu of his time. His major works will be discussed and some of them
will be read. The continuing relevance of Luther's theological emphasis will be pointed out.
PREREQUISITES: REL241 and REL242
REL425 Life & Work of C.F.W. Walther credits: 3
Students consider the great 19th century American Lutheran leader geographically in light
of the theological and cultural milieu of this time. His major works are discussed and selections
from some of them are read. The course points out the continuing relevance of
Walther's theological emphases. PREREQUISITES: REL241 and REL242
REL428 Life & Work of St. Augustine (w) credits: 3
This seminar examines Augustine's social, political, philosophical and religious contributions
in light of the late Roman Empire. Extensive reading in primary sources.
PREREQUISITES: ENG101 and REL241 and REL242
REL441 Christian Ethics (w) credits: 3
Current ethical issues are researched and discussed in light of the Biblical perspectives.
Comparisons are made with finds and alternatives set forth by professionals in
various fields. PREREQUISITES: ENG101