An introduction to the Gospel of Mark and to select methods used in the academic study of the Gospels.

Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.
 

Major and selected contemporary religious groups and movements among African Americans.

Offered every year.

Elements of religion in selected cultures of North America, with emphasis on issues of cross-cultural understanding.

Examination of the diverse religious affiliations and identities of Asian Americans in North America. An interdisciplinary analysis of religious traditions, migration/diaspora experience, and contemporary issues, while grounding this knowledge in the Asian American cultures and socio-historical contexts that have influenced both continuity and change.
 

The history, physical environment (landforms, vegetation, and climate), and sociocultural environment (artistic, political, and social development) of Africa.

Examination of the diverse religious affiliations and identities of Asian Americans in North America. An interdisciplinary analysis of religious traditions, migration/diaspora experience, and contemporary issues, while grounding this knowledge in the Asian American cultures and socio-historical contexts that have influenced both continuity and change.

Examines how the different actors engaged with Christianity, mission, and international development in Africa have understood Christianity in different ways, leading to a range of intended and unintended effects from the colonial period until today.

An exploration of different expressions of Christianity around the world.

Religion including various theological perspectives and the philosophy of religion.

 

The religions of India, China, and Japan, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.