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TUSCULUM COLLEGE 2004-2005
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Religious studies is a very important part of each student’s academic
preparation at Tusculum College. Students who have an interest in
Religious Studies beyond the required course (RELG 302 Jerusalem),
may elect to complete a minor. A student planning to minor in Religious
Studies should consult with the faculty in Religious Studies to
determine which courses will be of assistance, especially in the case
when graduate school or seminary may be in mind.
Religious Studies Minor
RELG 101 Old Testament
RELG 102 New Testament
RELG 208 Sex, Marriage and Family or RELG 201 World Religions
Choose one 200 level religion course and one 300 or 400 level religion
course.
TOTAL: 20 semester hours
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RELG 101. OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE: LIFE, DEATH & THE
AFTERLIFE.
An exploration of the rich literature and theology in the Hebraic scripture,
beginning with creation and then focusing on the biblical view of
life, death, and life after death. Competency: Self-Knowledge. Offered
every other year. Required of religion minors.
RELG 102. NEW TESTAMENT: LIFE, DEATH & THE AFTERLIFE.
The exploration of such themes as death and dying, resurrection, and
the meaning of life itself in the gospels and Paul’s epistles. Competency:
Self-Knowledge. Offered every other year. Required of religion minors.
RELG 201. WORLD RELIGIONS.
An introduction to the beliefs, practices, and underlying spiritual values
of the major religions of the world, including Buddhism, Hinduism,
Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Field trips to
temples, a Greek Orthodox cathedral, and other religiously related institutions
will be included. Competency: Public Speaking.
RELG 203. RELIGION IN AMERICA.
This course will analyze and observe the beliefs, rituals, and practices
of religious groups in America thereby enabling the student to appreciate
the varieties of religious experiences and the significance of religious
experience among Americans. Field trips to churches, synagogues,
and other church-related institutions will be included. Competency:
Writing.
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