Who are Indigenous peoples and what are indigenous religions? Exploration of these questions through an examination of indigenous religions around the world from ancient times to the present. Modern religious traditions will be examined with reference to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Introductory course in which students read entire New Testament or representative selections. Mainly provides opportunity to interact closely with a primary text which has strongly influenced and shaped world history, culture, literature, and politics; will also explore some critical perspectives in New Testament studies.

Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible in translation. Students engage representative portions of a primary text which has strongly influenced and shaped world history, culture, literature, and politics. Students will also explore some critical perspectives in scholarship.

Examines the relationship between law and religion from the origins of law and ethics in religion in ancient times to views of religion in different cultures. Particular focus will be placed on the interaction of law and religion in the United States.

Examines the relationship between law and religion from the origins of law and ethics in religion in ancient times to views of religion in different cultures. Particular focus will be placed on the interaction of law and religion in the United States.