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RELS 354 - Christianity


Description:
Historical development of Christianity, from its origins to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the origin and development of Christianity, with particular attention to the forms of early Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism.
  • Describe the rituals and beliefs within the major divisions of Christianity, with special attention to the key themes of Scripture and Tradition, Monotheism, Authority, Worship and Ritual, Ethics, and Religion and the Political Order.
  • Verbally and expositorally articulate an understanding of the potential distinction of these religions in theory and in practice
  • Verbally articulate the potential distinction in exploring these traditions from an academic versus adherent’s perspectives.
  • Develop analytical, reading and writing skills.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/16/2010



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