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PS 340 - Political Violence and Terrorism 4.00 credits.
This course systematically analyzes political violence and terrorism in comparative and international perspective. It introduces students to the historical, analytical and comparative study of terrorism, civil wars, and other forms of political violence. It surveys competing theories about the causes, conduct, and conclusion of the political conflicts and political violence in the world and examines how the international community deals with different forms of political violence. Alternating spring semesters.
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PS 345 - American Foreign Policy 4.00 credits.
Emphasis on the 1990s and beyond, with consideration of major international challenges and opportunities facing the United States, social and governmental processes in foreign policy decision making, and the large role of American society and the private sector in the United States’ presence in the world.
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PS 350 - European Union Simulation I (BA 350) 4.00 credits.
Study of the principles and theories of European integration, the history of the current European Union (E.U.) from the Treaty of Rome to the present, and the structure and functioning of the European Union, including class participation representing an E.U. Member State in the annual Mid-Atlantic European Union Consortium E.U. Simulation in Washington, D.C. Fall semester.
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PS 360 - Washington Institute (BA 360) 4.00 credits.
The course highlights relationships between the legislative, executive, independent agencies and third-party institutions that directly affect how policy is made in the United States. The course exposes students to the mechanism that is used to formulate policy for the United States. The Institute will focus heavily on International policy and the inner workings of the various institutional agents that participate in the process of making policy. Students will observe and develop a critical sense of how to weigh the various interests before policy is ultimately made. Students will learn to examine the purpose of policy and evaluate how it will impact various industries. *Prerequisite(s): BA 101 .
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PS 361 - Public Administration 4.00 credits.
A study of the role and influence of executive branch Departments and agencies in American politics, government and policymaking. Differences between public- and private-sector leadership, decision making, communications, organization, budgeting and human resource management will be emphasized. Fall semester.
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PS 363 - American Domestic Policy 4.00 credits.
An examination of the development and impact of selected public policies in health care, welfare, education, energy and the environment. Students will conduct policy analyses, making use of information resources in the Harrisburg area.
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PS 365 - Women and Politics 4.00 credits.
Examination of the role of women in the political process. Topics include feminist theory, the development of the women’s movement, participation of women in the political process as voters and elected officials, and public policy issues affecting women, including the feminization of poverty, reproductive rights and equality in the workforce.
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PS 370-378 - Special Topics in Political Science Variable credit.
Topical areas and problems of political science, subjects chosen in accord with student demand. Credit variable based upon topics. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 471 - Capital Semester Internship Variable credit.
Applied field experience in politics and public administration for state or local government agencies, the state legislature and private political organizations. Normally, four credits are given to internships contracted for two regular office-hour days a week. Full-time internships receive eight hours of credit. *Prerequisite(s): PS 361 , junior or senior status. Register by Instructor.
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PS 476 - Internship in Political Science Variable (2.00 to 8.00) credits.
This course provides students with applied field instruction in political science. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 480-489 - Independent Study in Political Science Variable credit.
Designed to offer independent study to advanced students, making use of techniques of political science in specific problem areas not included in the Department’s regular offerings. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PS 498 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 4.00 credits.
An integrative, capstone course in political science, in which significant controversies in political theory and practice will be discussed and analyzed. Course requirements include a major research project and the ETS Major Field Test in Political Science. *Prerequisite(s): Senior status, or permission of the instructor. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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PS 499 - Senior Thesis 4.00 credits.
An individualized study project involving research of a topic and the preparation and defense of a major paper or project in consultation with the student’s honors advisor and the Department faculty. Completion of this course does not assure recognition for Honors in the Discipline. *Prerequisite(s): Invitation to Honors in the Discipline Program and PS 498 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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Psychology |
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PSY 105 - SSC General Psychology 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
An introduction to psychological science, including methods of inquiry, learning and motivation, abnormal behavior, developmental and social influences, cognition, sensation and perception, neuroscience and personality.
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PSY 111 - NPS Introduction to Neuroscience 4.00 credits.
(Natural and Physical Science Core Course)
A survey of the biological basis of psychological processes, including neurons and brain organization, the endocrine system, motor control, higher cortical functions and dysfunctions in order to provide an integrated understanding of the brain and behavior. Recovery from brain damage, sexual behavior, emotion, language, mood disorders, schizophrenia and additional related topics also are covered.
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PSY 209 - HUM Psyche and Film 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
This course explores evolutionary and historical contributions to the concept of “psyche,” as it emerges and develops as a central concern in philosophical, moral and scientific understanding. The understanding of the self in moral space includes the accumulation of a psychic inheritance that includes identity and character, inwardness, hiddenness, an external life of behavior and language and the creative invention of self and world. In the contemporary era, as film has become an important aesthetic medium, these contributions and understandings can be explored more fully via this rich, complex, and dramatic, and extensively collaboratively medium. How this medium may itself be transforming how we understand ourselves and our positioning in a moral world will also be addressed. *Corequisite(s): PSY 209L. Spring semester.
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PSY 211 - SSC Political Psychology (PS 211) 4.00 credits.
(Social Science Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection between political science and psychology. It introduces students to psychological theories and research findings in order to explain what people think, feel and do about contemporary political issues. Specifically, the course draws on psychological concepts regarding motivation, personality, cognition, attribution, emotion and identity to examine mass political behavior and public opinion.
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PSY 213 - Psychological Statistics 4.00 credits.
Analysis of experimental and correlational research. Emphases include issues in philosophy of science and consideration of rival hypotheses, and research ethics. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . *Corequisite(s): PSY 213L. Students must achieve an average of a C- or better for PSY 213 and PSY 218 to continue in the major. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Fall semester.
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PSY 218 - Psychological Research Methods 4.00 credits.
Design and analysis of correlational research. Emphases include research ethics, inferences of causality, and scientific writing. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 . *Corequisite(s): PSY 218L. Students must achieve an average of a C- or better for PSY 213 and PSY 218 to continue in the major. Hours: lecture 3, laboratory 2. Spring semester.
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PSY 221 - Abnormal Psychology 4.00 credits.
A study of mental disorders including schizophrenia, depression, substance abuse, anxiety and psychosexual disorders. Research and theories regarding diagnosis, causes and treatments are reviewed. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Spring semester.
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PSY 225 - Developmental Psychology 4.00 credits.
Physical, perceptual, linguistic, intellectual and social-emotional human development, covering the periods of infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Various options for the course project include off-campus observations of children and a developmental autobiography. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Offered every semester.
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PSY 235 - Social Psychology 4.00 credits.
Survey of issues, theories and methods in understanding the processes by which social life constitutes, influences and is composed of the thoughts, feelings and behavior of human beings. Topics include social explanation, social cognition and attribution, the dynamics of self, social influence, persuasion, aggression, innovation, interpersonal communication, relationships and environmental transaction. Students will conduct case studies and analysis. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Fall semester.
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PSY 237 - Psychology of Women 4.00 credits.
A psychological approach to understanding both the behavior of women and the female experience. Topics include development across the lifespan, language and reasoning, victimization, physical well-being, mental health and stereotypic-based conflicts.
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PSY 241 - Sensation and Perception 4.00 credits.
This course investigates how we construct a conception of physical reality from sensory experience. Through lectures, in-class demonstrations and discussions, we will examine how environmental information gets to humans through our visual, auditory, cutaneous, olfactory and gustatory senses and how this information is interpreted by the brain so that we have a conscious experience of our environment. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 or PSY 111 . Spring semester.
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PSY 247 - Learning and Motivation 4.00 credits.
A survey of the fundamental concepts underlying learning, specifically those involved in classical and operant conditioning and social learning. The basic procedures, principles and neural mechanisms of learning are examined. Special focus will be given to the relationship of fundamental learning principles with complex human functions, including social interaction, self-regulation, skilled performance, and psychopathology. Common applications of learning theory - including to education, marketing and psychotherapy - also are discussed. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Spring semester.
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PSY 251 - Emotion 4.00 credits.
A survey of the theories, methods, and findings necessary for a scientific understanding of human emotional life. Covers physiology, development, subjective experience, behavioral correlates, and the relational context and consequences of human emotions. Examines the basic emotional inheritance of our species, its cultural, historical, and developmental shaping, and its role in human experience, relationship, and life story. Will also map out the connections across multiple sub-disciplines of psychology, as well as other fields. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 or PSY 111 . Spring semester.
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PSY 311 - Neuropsychology 4.00 credits.
An examination of the relationship between brain function and behavior in healthy and brain-damaged populations. Focuses on the manner in which various neural mechanisms are themselves interconnected and how they connect with a variety of everyday or abnormal behaviors. The course will specifically address the use of particular neuropsychological tests in evaluating brain dysfunction. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 111 and junior status, or permission of instructor.
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PSY 321 - Theories of Personality 4.00 credits.
A critical examination of major theories and perspectives on human personality. Addresses historical and cultural issues, empirical evaluation, and the difficulties of formulating an integrated understanding. Emphasizes the pursuit of personal development, human freedom and clinical application. Theories include evolutionary, psychoanalytic, social-cognition, dispositional, motivational, ego-development and narrative. Includes studio work. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status, or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
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PSY 327 - Intelligence and Creativity 4.00 credits.
A critical examination of issues in the study of intelligence and creativity, including multiple intelligences, bias in IQ testing, the Flynn effect, intelligence and aging, creativity measurement, the role of motivation in creativity, and the relationship between creativity and mental illness. Students will debate controversial issues in the field. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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PSY 333 - Psychological Assessment 4.00 credits.
An introduction to theoretical, practical and ethical issues in assessment, focusing on application and decision making. Widely-used tests are also discussed. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Fall semester.
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PSY 341 - Human Cognition 4.00 credits.
A study of the theoretical models, methods and empirical findings involving mental abilities, including perceiving, reasoning, memory, problem solving, creativity, language and attention. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and junior status, or permission of the instructor. Spring semester.
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PSY 370-378 - Special Topics in Psychology 4.00 credits.
Topics not part of the regular curriculum, offered based on student and faculty interest. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PSY 401 - Counseling Psychology 3.00 credits.
An introduction to counseling skills and an examination of the assumptions that students bring to the role of counselor. Substantial class time is devoted to role-playing various counselor/counselee situations. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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PSY 402 - History and Systems of Psychology 4.00 credits.
A study of major historical systems in psychology, including structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, gestalt psychology and psychoanalysis. Capstone course for Psychology majors. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 and senior status. Fall semester.
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PSY 413 - Research in Perception 4.00 credits.
A study of the theories and empirical findings in the area of perceptual functioning with emphasis on visual processing. Students will conduct an original research project. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 , PSY 218 and PSY 241 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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PSY 414 - Research in Cognition 4.00 credits.
The theories and empirical findings in memory and thinking. Students will conduct an original research project. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 , PSY 218 and PSY 247 . Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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PSY 425 - Research in Developmental Psychology 4.00 credits.
An advanced study of major developmental theories and critical reviews of relevant empirical evidence. Students will conduct research projects related to a common theme in developmental psychology. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 , PSY 218 and PSY 225 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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PSY 435 - Research in Social Psychology 4.00 credits.
A critical examination of selected areas of social psychological research with attention to crucial theoretical and methodological issues and questions of social, legal, ethical and historical relevance. Students will complete an original research project. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 , PSY 218 and PSY 235 . Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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PSY 475 - Field Study 4.00 credits.
Supervised training and experience in a professional setting related to psychology, generally for two afternoons a week, plus meetings with the instructor. Placement depends on student interest and goals, and availability of professional setting. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 (PSY 221 and PSY 401 for students interested in a mental health setting). Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PSY 480-489 - Independent Study in Psychology Variable credit.
Opportunity for students to engage in independent study. *Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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PSY 490 - Research Practicum Variable credit.
Research in psychology under the close supervision of a faculty member. Topics for research are chosen in an area of interest to both persons. *Prerequisite(s): PSY 213 and PSY 218 . Register by Instructor.
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REL 103 - HUM Religion and Nonviolence 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course examines the interplay between religion and violence, the challenge of nonviolence in religious traditions, and the practice of religious nonviolence in US history. Special attention will also be granted to religious terrorism.
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REL 105 - HUM Exploring Religion and Religions 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
A survey introducing historical origins, practices and beliefs of many of the world’s religious traditions and the methods of inquiry in the various disciplines in the field of religious studies. Theories of the nature and origin of religion, and categories such as the sacred, myth, scripture, ritual, ethics, religious change and questions of religious truth are explored. Significant attention to the contemporary environment of religion is granted.
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REL 145 - HUM Jesus and Moral Life 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Area of Core)
This survey course explores the moral vision of Jesus and introduces Christian ethical reflections on social institutions (for example, the state and market) and social actions (for example, peacemaking and distributing capital). A fundamental part of this course is an exploration of the sources, types and contexts of Christian social ethics.
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REL 151 - Life Meaning and Purposeful Work 2.00 credits.
This course will explore what it means to live purposefully in terms of traditional and contemporary understandings of vocation and life calling. Emphasis will be placed on the nexus between theological and philosophical understandings of the meaning of life and the moral life. Students will be invited to think about specific life work and career choices within the context of larger theological, ethical, aesthetic or philosophical commitments.
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REL 185 - In the Way: Introduction to the History and Thought of Christianity 3.00 credits.
This course introduces major themes in the study of the history of Christianity from its origins to the present. The course also explores some historical developments of doctrine and ritual. Students will study some aspects of women’s involvement in the history of Christianity. The course will introduce students to some of the historical developments of Christian architecture, art and music.
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REL 213 - PLO Biblical Hebrew I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew, designed to develop basic reading competence and an understanding of the challenges of translating the Hebrew Scriptures into English. Offered as needed.
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REL 214 - Biblical Hebrew II 4.00 credits.
Continues the study of Biblical Hebrew grammar and vocabulary. *Prerequisite(s): REL 213 , or permission of the instructor.
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REL 215 - Koiné Greek I 4.00 credits.
A beginning study of the alphabet, grammar and vocabulary of New Testament Greek, designed to develop basic reading competence and an understanding of some of the challenges one faces when translating the New Testament into English.
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REL 216 - Koiné Greek II 4.00 credits.
Continued study of Koiné Greek grammar and vocabulary. Translation exercises are taken from the Septuagint and the New Testament. *Prerequisite(s): REL 215 , or permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
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REL 217 - PLO Sanskrit I 4.00 credits.
(Power of Language Core Course)
This course is an introduction to Sanskrit, designed to develop basic reading competence as well as a general knowledge of grammatical principles, an elementary vocabulary, and a sense of the relationship of the structure of the Sanskrit language to classical Indian culture and philosophy. This course, if completed successfully, can also serve as a basis for further study of Sanskrit and other South Asian languages (i.e. Hindi, Bengali, etc.). It can also serve as a basis for the study of other ancient languages (given its cultivation of skills common to the study of a variety of such languages–the mastery of an alphabet other than the Roman, classical grammatical terms, etc.). Offered as needed.
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REL 218 - Sanskrit II 4.00 credits.
This course is a continuation of Sanskrit I, designed to further develop and enhance basic reading competence and to broaden general knowledge of grammatical principles, an elementary vocabulary, and a sense of the relationship of the structure of the Sanskrit language to classical Indian culture and philosophy. *Prerequisite(s): REL 217 . Offered as needed.
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REL 225 - NCH The Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near East 4.00 credits.
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An introduction to the Hebrew Bible with emphasis on its ancient Near Eastern context. Readings will include myths, stories, laws, hymns, poetry and wisdom texts from Egypt, Babylonia and Ugarit, in addition to selected readings from the Bible (Tanakh or Old Testament).
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REL 226 - WCH The New Testament 4.00 credits.
(Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
*A Guided Writing and Research Course.
An introduction to the literature of the New Testament, with emphasis on the first-century Mediterranean context. Spring semester.
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REL 235 - Emerging Religions 3.00 credits.
This course is a comparative and interdisciplinary introduction to the growing number of New Religious Movements (NRMs) appearing worldwide in the last 175 years. Topics focus on charismatic leaders, the Anti-cult Movement, gender issues, and violence and abuse within NRMs. The course also explores why NRMs have formed in increasingly greater numbers, especially in the United States., since World War II, and the role that secularization and environmental concerns has played in their formation. Spring semester, alternating years.
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REL 236 - Myth, Magic, and Religion 3.00 credits.
This introductory course focuses on the origins of mythology, as well as the expression and development of myths and mythic themes throughout the ages. It is a cross-cultural exploration of the relationship between mythology, systems of ritual magic, and the development of early forms of religion, especially those of ancient Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The course is interdisciplinary, focusing on the historical, anthropological, and psychological, aspects of mythology and religion. Spring semester, alternating years.
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REL 237 - Polytheism, Animism, and Shamanism 3.00 credits.
A survey of indigenous religious traditions worldwide, both ancient and contemporary, with a theoretical and comparative introduction to the way in which these traditions incorporate the practices of polytheism, animism and shamanism. The course explores religious traditions from ancient cultures including Japan, India, Greece and Scandinavia. Comparisons are made with contemporary practices in cultures ranging from Oceania and the Americas to Africa and Asia, focusing on the incorporation of nature into religious practice and belief. Fall semester, alternating years.
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REL 238 - Contemporary Pagan Religions 3.00 credits.
This course is a comparative introduction to the contemporary revival and indigenous survival of various pagan traditions existing before the current era, especially those found in western and northern Europe. Primary resources will include current Pagan journals, websites and writings. The course reviews the main traditions found in modern Paganism, including Wicca, Druidry, Heathenism, shamanism and Goddess Spirituality. Special attention will be given to comparing polytheistic traditions, from ancient roots to recent syncretistic revivals. Fall semester, alternating years.
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REL 252 - Vocation and Church in the 21st Century 4.00 credits.
This course invites students to reflect theologically on vocation and the church within the context of the changing landscape of the postmodern world. Emphasis will be placed on the trends and issues that challenge the church in the 21st century. While the course and its readings will focus primarily on the Christian church in the United States, the course also will discuss trends, issues and methods that may apply to synagogue, temple or mosque. Alternate years.
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REL 253 - Theology Through Film 4.00 credits.
This course invites students to reflect theologically on the content of contemporary films. While film style and technique will be discussed to a limited extent, the course will be oriented unapologetically toward viewing narrative, plot, character development, imagery, symbols and values in the light of implicit and explicit religious, spiritual, mythological, ideological and ethical themes. Some attention will be given to various methodologies and theoretical issues in the field of religion and film. Spring semester, alternating years.
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REL 261 - Peacemaking and Social Justice in the Bible 4.00 credits.
An examination of biblical texts relating to peacemaking and social justice and the ways in which those texts have been interpreted by Christian ethicists and theologians. Every four years.
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REL 264 - Religion and Violence 4.00 credits.
Through an exploration of a variety of religious traditions and historical case studies, this course engages in a cross-cultural, multidisciplinary examination of the role of religion in promoting both violence and nonviolence. Topics include religiously motivated terrorism, religious responses to globalization and secularism, religion and the politics of identity, and religious views on the ethical treatment of animals and the environment. Alternate years.
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REL 267 - HUM Radical Christianity 4.00 credits.
(Humanities Core Course)
This course will explore radical Christian thought in the United States since the latter half of the twentieth century, granting special attention to ethical methodologies and perennial issues in Christian social ethics—for example, sexuality, politics, animals, race, and poverty.
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REL 284 - Anabaptist and Pietist Movements 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the major events, personalities, beliefs and cultural life of representative Anabaptist and Pietist movements. Primary focus will be given to the European origins and immigration to America of the Mennonites, Amish, Brethren and Moravians. Special attention will be given to the background of these movements in the Protestant Reformation, and their place within the wider Believer’s Church, or Free Church, wing of European and American religious life. Fall semester.
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REL 290 - NCH Dharma Traditions: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh 4.00
(Non-Western Cultural Heritage Core Course)
This course is an introduction to and overview of the four major religions, or dharma traditions, that originated in the Indian subcontinent: Vedic dharma (popularly known as Hinduism), Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The course will examine the distinctive beliefs and practices of each tradition, while also emphasizing the common features, historical interactions, and close interconnections–both social and theological–among all four. Students who have received credit for either REL 291 OR REL 292 will receive 2.00 credits for the completion of this course. Students who have received credit for REL 291 AND REL 292 may not enroll in this course.
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REL 291 - Indic Religions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the Hindu tradition and the traditions that have emerged from it - Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism - as well as its historical interactions with Islam, Zoroastrianism and Christianity. Basic Hindu concepts and practices are introduced and the history of the tradition is explored from the ancient Harappan civilization to modern times.
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REL 292 - Buddhism 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the Buddhist tradition in all of its various forms - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana - and its interactions with Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto. Basic Buddhist concepts and practices are introduced and the history of the tradition is explored from the life of the Buddha to modern times. Issues range from the paranormal (karma, reincarnation and the nature of the Buddha) to the political with strong emphasis on Buddhist philosophy.
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REL 293 - Islam 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the teachings, practices and history of Islam. Alternate years.
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REL 313 - Intermediate Biblical Hebrew Variable (1.00 to 4.00) credit(s).
This course is designed to develop students’ ability to read and translate Biblical Hebrew. The class meets weekly to read, translate and discuss a short passage from the Bible. Students will prepare the passage in advance of the session. Students may choose to take this course for one to four credits, with there being one hour of class time for every credit earned. Assignments will be determined based on the number of credits chosen. The course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. *Prerequisite(s): REL 214 . Offered as needed.
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REL 323 - Women, Gender, and the Hebrew Bible 4.00 credits.
An upper-level seminar in biblical studies offering advanced study of selected Hebrew Bible texts that reflect attitudes about women, sexuality and gender. Readings will include selections from both the Hebrew Bible and related secondary literature. Emphasis is on the study of women and gender in the Hebrew Bible, and students will read primarily feminist scholarship. Some attention is given to gender from the perspective of the more recent fields of gender studies and men’s studies. *Prerequisite(s): REL 225 . Alternate years.
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REL 325 - Seminar in Biblical Studies 4.00 credits.
Advanced work in the field of biblical studies. Changing topics. Possible topics include Wisdom Literature, Prophecy and Apocalyptic, Book of Genesis, Jesus and the Gospels, and The Apostle Paul. *Prerequisite(s): REL 225 for seminars in Hebrew Bible; REL 226 for seminars in New Testament. Every four years. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 344 - The Nonviolent Ethics of Martin Luther King, Jr. 4.00 credits.
An introduction to the social ethics of Martin Luther King Jr., the course explores the sources, substantive content and evolution of King’s reflections on social institutions (the state and market), social actions (peacemaking and redistributing resources), social roles (prophet and politician), and moral character. King’s social ethics in relationship to his theological beliefs and personal practices are examined. Every four years.
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REL 345 - Seminar in Christian Social Ethics 4.00 credits.
Upper-level seminar, designed especially for students with a concentrated interest in theology and ethics, offers an advanced study of major issues and figures in Christian social ethics. Sections include Christianity and politics, Christian liberation ethics, and Christian attitudes toward war and peace. The seminar, led in part by students, is devoted to careful exegeses of, and writing about, the primary texts of major Christian ethicists. Offered every three years. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 352 - Psychology of Religion 4.00 credits.
An examination of the classic issues in the psychology of religion. Readings in William James, Peter Berger, Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. Alternate years.
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REL 355 - Seminar in Ministry Studies 4.00 credits.
An in-depth examination of specialized topics and issues in the area of ministry studies. Theoretical models, contemporary issues and practical applications in specific ministry contexts are emphasized. Topics vary, so the course may be repeated under new topics. Sections may include Servant Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Ministry with Children and Youth, and Women in Ministry. *Prerequisite(s): REL 252 , or permission of the instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 364 - Amish Society (SO 364) 4.00 credits.
The history, culture and social organization of the Old Order Amish. Sociological theories and models utilized by social scientists to describe and analyze the Amish will be presented. Special attention will be paid to recent social changes among the Amish.
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REL 370-378 - Special Topics in Religious Studies 4.00 credits.
Topics not included in the regular curriculum. Offered as needed. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 385 - Seminar in History of Christianity 4.00 credits.
Offers advanced work in the History of Christianity. Topics include “Brethren Life and Thought.” *Prerequisite(s): REL 185 or REL 284 , or permission of the instructor. Offered as needed. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 391 - Hinduism and Modernity 4.00 credits.
An in-depth exploration, building on the foundation established in Religious Studies 291, of issues facing contemporary Hinduism. This course covers the British colonization of India; the Bengal Renaissance; Hindu reform movements; the life and teachings of such figures as Sri Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and Sri Aurobindo; Hinduism and science; and Hindu nationalism in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Particular attention will be paid to issues arising from the spread of Hinduism beyond the subcontinent, especially in the West, and the impact of Hinduism upon Western culture, from the transcendentalists to the theosophists to the Beatles. *Prerequisite(s): REL 290 or REL 291 .
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REL 392 - Religion in China and Japan 4.00 credits.
An in-depth exploration, building on the foundation established in Religious Studies 292, of the religious traditions of China and Japan: Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, and Chinese and Japanese forms of Buddhism. Readings will be drawn mainly from primary sources in English translation, such as the Daodejing, the Chuang-tzu, the Analects of Confucius, the Kojiki, and the Shobogenzo of Dogen, as well as writings by modern Zen masters and scholars such as D.T. Suzuki and Alan Watts. *Prerequisite(s): REL 290 or REL 292 .
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REL 393 - Indian Philosophy 4.00 credits.
An in-depth exploration of classical Indian philosophy: Hindu, Buddhist and Jain. Readings will be drawn mainly from primary sources in English translation, such as the Upanishads, the Tripitaka, the Bhagavad-Gita and the Tattvartha Sutra, and the writings of such central figures of the Indic philosophical tradition as Nagarjuna, Vasubandhu, Shankara, Ramanuja and Haribhadrasuri. *Prerequisite(s): REL 291 and REL 292 , or REL 290 .
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REL 470-474 - Internship in Religious Studies Variable (3.00 to 15.00) credits.
Students spend one full day a week working in a church, nonprofit institution or research organization with religious-based interests in return for three academic hours of credit. Internships are primarily unpaid experiences, but some organizations may offer a stipend or form of payment. Course requirements are decreased or increased as deemed appropriate by the Internship Advisor. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 480-489 - Independent Study in Religious Studies Variable credit.
Individual study in areas of interest for students capable of conducting independent research. *Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair and the Independent Study Committee. Register by Instructor. This course is repeatable for credit.
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REL 490 - Senior Seminar in Religious Studies I 2.00 credits.
An integrative, capstone course in religious studies. Students will read, discuss, and analyze secondary literature and develop a proposal for a major paper, which they will complete in the spring semester. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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REL 491 - Senior Seminar in Religious Studies II 2.00 credits.
An integrative, capstone course in religious studies. Students will complete an independent research project that results in a major paper and oral presentation. *Prerequisite(s): REL 490 . (Although not recommended, REL 490 may be taken as a corequisite.) Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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SW 160 - SSC Social Problems and Response of Social Welfare Institutions 4.00 credits.
(Social Sciences Core Course)
An orientation to the sociological and social work approaches of examining social problems and the development of social welfare policies and programs to reduce their severity and extent. An understanding of both sociological and social work theories and the way in which these theories form the foundation for research, service and advocacy is emphasized. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning are required.
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SW 233 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment 4.00 credits.
This course provides a study of the interrelationships of social systems, with particular emphasis upon the impact of the environment on human development throughout the life span. Special consideration is given to the influence of ethnicity, racism, sexism and ageism upon human behavior. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning are required.
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SW 260 - International Social Development 4.00 credits.
The impact of the history, traditions and beliefs of different non-Western cultures on the development of social issues will be examined. The history of the problem, its context and development within the culture, and attempts at resolution will be explored. Students will be able to understand why common issues assume different forms in different cultures.
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SW 280 - Multicultural Counseling Skills 4.00 credits.
Theories explaining human behavior and social interaction, in the context of social systems and social welfare, are discussed, analyzed and critically reviewed. Students learn about the cultural heritage of diverse groups, and about the need for equality and social and economic justice for all oppressed people. Students learn and role-play interpersonal relationships skills in a laboratory situation. Fifteen (15) hours of service-learning in a diverse setting is required.
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SW 330 - Methods of Social Work Research 4.00 credits.
A focus upon the basic elements of the scientific method providing an overview of research designs commonly used in social sciences, including techniques for gathering, analyzing and presenting data. *Prerequisite(s): SW 160 , , or permission of the instructor. *Prerequisite or *Corequisite: MA 251 . Fall semester.
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SW 339 - Human Sexuality 4.00 credits.
This course focuses on the socio-historical aspects of sexuality, survey and experimental research, and attitudes towards sexuality.
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SW 344 - Aging: Social Response and Implications 4.00 credits.
An examination of the aging process in our society. The emphasis is on the interface of the individual and the environment and the services, needs and institutions related to the elderly. Field trips to community agencies and 10 service-learning hours required.
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SW 345 - Irish Perspective on Issues of Social Welfare & Education 3.00 credits.
This course is comprised of a 14-day international trip to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Students will gain an understanding of: cultural differences, history, politics, educational systems and the social service delivery network in Ireland through this international experience. This course emphasizes service-learning and reflection. The course is open to all majors upon approval of the instructor. Register by Instructor.
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SW 346 - Exploring the Culture and Services of Vietnam 2.00 credits.
This course serves as an introduction to the history and culture of Vietnam as it relates to the social problems and social services in modern-day Vietnam. Lectures will provide background on social services and non-profit organizations, specifically Brittany’s Hope Foundation. Class periods will focus on the Vietnam War and development of basic language and communication skills. Later class periods will focus on the development of appropriate age and ability level activities for the children. Finally, there will be a focus on successful fundraising strategies. The course is a prerequisite for students participating in the May-term Service Learning Trip to Vietnam. *Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the May term trip to Vietnam (SW 347 ). Register by Instructor. Alternating spring semesters.
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SW 347 - May Term in Vietnam 2.00 credits.
This course is comprised of a seventeen-day international trip to Vietnam. Students will have the opportunity to examine issues of culture, poverty, social development, and the needs of orphaned children in Vietnam through direct service learning, lectures, and reflective sessions. *Prerequisite(s): SW 346 . Graded Pass/No Pass. Register by Instructor. Alternating May terms.
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SW 355 - Women in Society 4.00 credits.
This course is designed to provide a systemic view of women in our society. The emphasis will include the socialization of women, women’s roles historically and in our major social institutions, sexism and the feminist movement. Feminist social work practice and its connection to feminist ideology theory will be explored.
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SW 357 - Child Welfare 4.00 credits.
A study of ethnic, cultural and economic problems as they relate to children, the services available to combat those problems, and the legal and legislative aspects of child welfare.
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SW 366 - Addiction and Society 4.00 credits.
An examination of individual, family and social implications of addiction in society and an exploration of social policies related to addiction.
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SW 367 - Generalist SW Practice I: Individuals 4.00 credits.
A focus on problem solving in generalist practice at the micro level (i.e., individuals) with diverse populations. A variety of interventions, assessment techniques and theories are studied in preparation for a required 40-hour supervised field experience. *Prerequisite(s): SW 160 , , or permission of the instructor, and social work majors only. Fall semester.
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SW 368 - Generalist SW Practice II: Families and Small Groups 4.00 credits.
A study of the knowledge, values and skills that comprise the generalist base of social work practice. It is designed to assist students in developing basic entry-level social work competencies to work with groups and families from a systems perspective. A 40-hour supervised field experience is required. *Prerequisite(s): SW 367 , or permission of the instructor *Corequisite(s): SW 369 ; and social work majors only.
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