Course
Descriptions
Religion
(REL) Course
Schedules
Courses
in religion may be used as cognates or electives on various
departmental graduate degree programs.
REL 501 Seminar in the Study of
Religion 3(3-0) (Alternate Years)
The study of Religion as an academic discipline, including a
selection of leading scholarly approaches to the investigation
of religious phenomena. Prerequisite: 9 credit hours in
Religion or permission of instructor.
REL 505 Research Seminar 3(Spec)
D
A seminar supporting research projects in religion, primarily
intended for seniors who are religion majors. Prerequisite:
for undergraduates, a signed Religion major with completion of
REL 501, or permission of instructor. For graduate studies,
permission of instructor.
REL 597 Special Topics 1-6(Spec)
Advanced study of selected topics using readings, discussions, lectures, and
research as appropriate.
REL 642 African-American Sacred Song
3(3-0)
Study of nature and function of African-American sacred
singing from spirituals to contemporary gospel. Singing will
be examined in historical context with varied theoretical
approaches. Prerequisites: a Bachelor's Degree from an
accredited college. No prior knowledge of music theory
required.
Unspecified content or variable credit courses.
The
following courses offered through the department are of
unspecified content or variable credit: REL 505 and 597.
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