LIST OF TENTATIVE SPRING 2007 COURSES NOW AVAILABLE
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
FALL 2006
Ancient Political Philosophy
PHI/GOV 319A MWF 12:00-12:50 Dr. Lawler
A close reading of some of the leading texts of classical political philosophy and Christian thought, including such writers as Aristophanes, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. PR: GOV 211 or 217 or consent of instructor.
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHI 351A MWF 1:00-1:50 Dr. Papazian
Study of some of the leading texts of Western ‘non-political’ philosophy from its beginnings to the end of the Middle Ages, including Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas as well as discussion of some recent work on the relation of philosophy and Christianity. PR: PHI 150 or CI.
Bioethics
PHI/REL 358A TH 12:30-1:45 Dr. McKenzie
Seminar on issues in biomedical ethics, such as abortion, euthanasia, cloning, in vitro fertilization, stem cell research, organ transplants, animal and human experimentation, and healthcare costs. PR: one course either in REL or PHI.
Senior Thesis
PHI/REL 425IA MW 3:30-4:45 Dr. Lidke
Opportunity to propose, conduct and report a major piece of individual research in an area of special interest. PR: SS and major.
Seminar: Prophets
REL 320IA TH 12:30-1:45 Dr. Hill
This course will combine an historical survey of the biblical prophets with an analysis of the basic prophetic message. It will include discussion of the relationship between prophecy as described in the New Testament and the prophetic legacy of the Old Testament. PR: REL 101 or 102 or CI.
Seminar: Buddhist Philosophy
REL 326A TH 2:00-3:15 Dr. Lidke
Historical and textual study of key doctrines of the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism. Particular emphasis on how the multi-leveled meaning of ‘emptiness’ establishes the foundations of Buddhist epistemology, ethics, and soteriology. PR: REL 100 or CI.
Sociology of Religion
REL/SOC 370A TH 12:30-1:45 Dr. McConkey
Empirical and theoretical exploration of the social conditions which shape religious belief and practice. Topics include religion as both instigator of and impediment to social change, secularization and new religious movements. PR: SOC 200 or ANT 200.