Wayne Coppins Publication Paul on Humility by Eve-Marie Becker Translated by Wayne Coppins Baylor-Mohr Siebeck Studies in Early Christianity Series edited by Wayne Coppins and Simon Gathercole Read more about Wayne Coppins Publication
Graduate Program at UGA The Religion Department offers a Master of Arts degree (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religion. Learn About our Graduate Programs Read more about Graduate Program at UGA
2020 - 2021 Religion & Common Good Seminar Religion and Common Good Seminar: "Islam as an Anti-Racist Religion" Read more about 2020 - 2021 Religion & Common Good Seminar
RELI 9000 Doctoral Research Credit Hours: 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Permission of department Semester Offered: Fall Spring Summer Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 9000
RELI 9005 Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit. Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study. Semester Offered: Fall Spring Summer Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 9005
RELI 9300 Doctoral Dissertation Credit Hours: 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. Prerequisites: Permission of department Semester Offered: Fall Spring Summer Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 9300
RELI 8220 Seminar in Interactions of Religious Traditions in Africa Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. A study of religious traditions in Africa with focus on advents, contacts, common grounds in religious beliefs, practices, and teachings. Referencing African Traditional Religion, Christianity, and Islam, this course examines themes such as faith, worship, concepts of creation, sin, salvation, and dynamics of interactions, including syncretism and religious dialogue. Not offered on a regular basis. Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 8220
RELI 8230 Seminar in African Derived Religions Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. An in-depth survey and examination of the identification, origins, formations, and developments of African Derived Religions outside the African Continent. It focuses on the religious and social emancipation and identity issues fostered by the religions in their different locations, particularly in contemporary religious, social, and legal dynamics. Not offered on a regular basis. Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 8230
RELI 8460 Seminar in Problems and Topics in Judaism Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. A major field or issue in Judaic studies such as Rabbinic literature, Jewish Mysticism, or Post-Holocaust Theology, or a particular Jewish thinker or school of thought. Some topics will require a reading knowledge of Hebrew. 1 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. Offered every odd-numbered year. Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 8460
RELI 8450 Seminar in Problems and Topics in Biblical Research Credit Hours: 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. Major issues in Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and/or New Testament research. Pentateuchal criticism, prophecy, apocalyptic movements, wisdom literature, the history of Religion of Ancient Israel, the text of the New Testament, the canon of the New Testament, Synoptic Gospels, Jesus, and Paul. Some topics will require a reading knowledge of Greek and/or Hebrew. 1 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. Not offered on a regular basis. Level: Graduate Read more about RELI 8450