RELIGIOUS STUDIES

RELGST 0715 – PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

3 credits

An examination of the arguments for and against the existence of God.  Cross-listed with RELGST 0715.  There are no prerequisites for this course.  (Satisfies UPB Philosophy Requirement.)  Frequency of Offering:  every other year.

  

RELGST 1120 - ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY

3 credits

An introduction to the history of the origins of the Christian Church.  Includes readings from the Gospels, Acts, and the writings of Paul, Josephus, and Philo.  Cross-listed with CLASS 1430 and HIST 1775.  There are no prerequisites for this course.  (Meets CAS Historical Change or Foreign Culture/International - Regional Requirement.) (Satisfies Humanities Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Satisfies UPB Philosophy/Euro-American Requirement.) Frequency of Offering:  spring term.

 

RELGST 1144 - CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY AND LITERATURE

3 credits

A study of the major Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, and heroes, and the myths about them, as well as modern theories about the significance of myth.  Cross-listed with CLASS 1130.  There are no prerequisites for this course.  (Meets CAS 2nd Literature, Arts, or Creative Expression or Foreign Culture/International - Regional Requirement.) (Satisfies Humanities Requirement for the School of Engineering.) (Meets UPB Literature Requirement.) Frequency of Offering:  spring term.