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RELIGION COURSES
REL 101 Introduction to Old Testament
3 hour
General knowledge of the history and geograph of Israel. Special emphasis is placed on early religious life, including social conditions, diverse personalities, and political problems.

REL 102 Introduction to New Testament
3 hours
Historical examination of the origins of Christianity. Covers the gospels with special attention to the life of Jesus, the major letters of Paul, and the book of Revelations.


REL 103 Denominational History
3 hours
An introductory study of the history of the respective denominations: African Methodist Episcopal Zion, African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian (U.S.A.), United Methodist, Church of God in Christ, Christian Methodist Epsicopal.


REL 104 Church History
3 hours
Surveys of the history of the Christian Church from the first century until the present. Studying the development of the major denominations and doctrines of the church from both their historical and present day positions.

REL 201 Introduction to Theology I
3 hours
This course is a survey of the doctrines of Christianity through theological systems formulated from the early church until present day. Special attention is given to the academic "systematic theologians" and their ideologies.


REL 202 Introduction to Christian Ethics
3 hours
This course is designed to acquaint the student with historic and current ethical problems and to inspire ethical reflection from a variety of perspectives currently under consideration by the Christian community.

REL 203 Formation in Ministry
3 hours
This is an interactive course designed to challenge the student to explore the notions of calling, ministry vocation, personal and professional identify.

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