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(NS) Natural and Applied SciencesPY – Physics (continued)PY 400Special Topics in PhysicsPrerequisites: Permission of instructor orPY 156 or PY 206.This course offers specialized study in appliedphysics relevant in an increasingly technologicallydependent society. At the discretion of theinstructor, the course may involve laboratorywork. Variable credit 1-4 hours.(H) Humanities and Performing ArtsRE – ReligionRE 103Introduction to ReligionA look at the different ways in whichcontemporary humanity views, studies andevaluates religion, giving special emphasis tothe global nature of the human experiencein religion. Approaches religion from theperspective of academic inquiry, consideringart, language, ethics, ritual, and myth. 3:0:3RE 109World ReligionsAn introduction to the religion of humankindfrom the earliest records of spiritual life to thegreat religions of today. The course recognizesthe possibilities of dialogue among the livingtraditions around the world and the resourceswithin the local community. 3:0:3RE 215Selected Topics in Religious StudiesAn in-depth examination of specific areasin religion not otherwise available in thedepartment. May be repeated once for creditwith change of topics. 3:0:3.RE 223Ancient ChristianityA critical exploration of the origination anddevelopment of Christianity within the largerhistorical, cultural, and religious setting ofthe ancient Graeco-Roman world. Particularattention is paid to how early Christiansunderstood Jesus of Nazareth, organizedand regulated their churches, and dealt withimportant religious and social concerns.Significant parts of the New Testament arestudied with regard to these matters. 3:0:3339RE 224Ancient IsraelA critical exploration of the origination anddevelopment of the Israelite people withinthe larger historical, cultural, and religioussetting of the ancient Near Eastern world.Particular attention is paid to how earlyHebrews understood Yahweh, the God of Israel;organized and regulated their community;and dealt with important religious and socialconcerns. Significant parts of the Hebrew Bibleare studied with regard to these matters. 3:0:3RE 300Zen MeditationPerhaps the highest form of Buddhism, perhapsthe highest form of meditation, Zen has evolvedin Japan over the past 800 years. Zen meditationtechniques and the Zen goal of enlightenmentare applicable to the lives of Westerners and topeople of different religious beliefs. Studentsmeet with the instructor and meditate at least20 minutes per day. Students wishing twohours credit will in addition read from the Zenmasters. Variable credit: 1-2 hours.RE 303Life, Death and HereafterConsideration is given to philosophical,biblical, and literary perspectives on life, death,and what lies beyond death. The course alsogives attention to such matters of contemporaryconcern as the denial of death, counseling,the dying and bereaved, the right to die, andfuneral practices. 3:0:3RE 304Seminar: Explorations in ReligionSelected topics as announced. May be repeated forcredit with permission of the department. 3:0:3