2019-2020 BSC Catalog

226 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
RE 276 GP Sacred India: The Traditions of Hinduism (1)
A study of the Hindu traditions from prehistory to modern South Asia and the era of
globalization. This course examines the diversity and unity of those South Asian religious
dispositions, beliefs, and practices referred to collectively in the modern period as
“Hinduism.” Emphasis will be placed on how the study of Hinduism challenges and
refines our understanding of the concept of religion. A Global Perspectives designated
course.
RE 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Religion (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
RE 297, 397, 497 Internship in Religion (½ or 1)
An internship opportunity allowing students to practice career skills and/or further
develop abilities beneficial for graduate study. Specific guidelines concerning internships
appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning” section of this catalog.
RE 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Religion (½ or 1)
A teaching experience course. Specific guidelines concerning teaching experiences
appear in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
RE 300 WR Explorations in Religious Identity (1)
An examination of the way that religious identity (of individuals, communities, and
institutions) is created and sustained by and through religious practices, traditions, and
beliefs. Possible topics include the role of food in the construction of religious identity,
the tension between religious identity and modernity, and comparative religious
identities. May be repeated for credit when course topic is different. A Writing
Reinforcement designated course. Prerequisite: at least one unit in RE. Fall.
RE 311 CI Christian Ethics (1)
An examination of the implications of Christian faith for contemporary ethical problems.
A Community Interests designated course. Prerequisite: RE 201.
RE 315 GP Contemporary Christian Theology (1)
A survey of the thought of certain leading theologians in the twentieth century. Particular
attention is given to Barth, Tillich, Bonhoeffer, the Niebuhrs, process theology, and
liberation theology. A Global Perspectives designated course. Prerequisite: RE 201.
RE 325 Social Justice and Biblical Traditions (1)
An exploration of the Bible and assumptions (ancient and modern) about social justice,
human rights, wealth and poverty, and concepts of otherness. This service-learning
course includes student engagement with a Birmingham community partner working on
social justice issues. A service-learning integrated course.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020