1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

..101 Introduction to the New Testament 2. 3 hr. Introduction to the life and theology ofPaul, involving a study of the letters of Paul and other pertinent early Christianliterature. Discusses a number of basic theological issues and constantly relatesScripture teachings to the contemporary situation.102. Introduction to the Old Testament. I. 3 hr. The story of Israel, her religious life,and great personalities up to about 800 B.C., based on a study of Genesis through IIKings. Basic theological and ethical issues are discussed in relation to the contemporarysituation.103. Introduction to the Old Testament. II. 3 hr. The story of Israel, her religious life,and great personalities from 800 B.C. to about 100 B.C., based on a study of theprophetic and wisdom literature of the Bible. Basic theological and ethical issues arediscussed in relation to the contemporary situation.105. Introduction to the New Testament 3hr.. Introduction to the origin and content ofthe Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation; relates basictheological issues to contemporary situation.1 10. Contemporary Theology 1. I. 3 hr. Issues include: function of reason in Judaeo-Christian faith and relationship of reason and revelation to each other; Judaeo-Christian understanding of history; the question of Biblical literalism.111. Contemporary Theology 2. II. 3 hr. Issues include: ecumenical movement withinthe church; the Spirit; recent transformations in ethical and social thinking (newmorality); secular theology (new theology), theology of hope.112. Existential Theology. I or II. 3 hr. An introduction into existentialism and its impacton theology. A dialog between existential problems (anxiety, loneliness, meaninglessness,guilt, death, lust, wrath, etc.) and the response of Judaeo-Christian faith.120, 121 . History of Christian Thought. I, II. 3 hr. per sem. A study of significant menand movements of thought among the Christians and the way in which thesecontributed to answering the perennial questions of religion from a Christian perspective.Relig. 120 covers the history of Christian thought to 1500; Relig. 121 from 1500 tothe present.122. Origins of Judaism. I or II. 3 hr. PR: Sophomore standing or above, or a previousreligious studies course. Main beliefs and practices of the Jewish religion in itsformative period, 500 B.C. to 500 A.D. Selections from late Old Testament writings,the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and rabbinical literature.128. History of American Religions. I or II. 3 hr. The origins, growth, and influence ofmajor religious ideas and movements which were significant in shaping the religiouslife of the American people from colonial times to the present.130. World Religions: Religions of India. I. 3 hr. PR: Sophomore standing or above, ora previous religious studies course. >Proto-lndian religion, Hinduism, beginnings ofBuddhism, Jainism, Sikhism; historical and theological foundations; developments ofthought; and contemporary expressions and encounters with the modem world.131 World Religions: China and Japan. II. 3 hr. PR: Sophomore standing or above.Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism; historical and theological foundations,developments of thought; and contemporary expressions and encounters with themodem world.132. World Religions: Near Eastern. I or II. 3 hr. PR: Sophomore standing or above, ora previous religious studies course. The ancient religions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, andIran, and the origin and growth of Islam; historical and theological foundations;developments of thought; scriptures; and contemporary expressions and encounterswith the modem world.Religious Studies Courses 427