This course is designed to acquaint the student with the beliefs and
practices of the major contemporary religions of the world. This includes the
religions of Africa, the Orient, and the western world. The student should
have an understanding of the history and origins of the various religions in
the world.
This course is an introduction to the content of the Old Testament with
emphasis on the historical context and contemporary theological and
cultural significance of the Old Testament. The student should have an
understanding of the significance of the Old Testament writings upon
completion of this course.
This course surveys books of the New Testament with special attention
focused on the historical and geographical setting. The student should have
an understanding of the books of the New Testament and the cultural and
historical events associated with these writings.
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