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BPH 3130 Advanced Epidemiology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
In this advanced course, students will learn, apply, and build upon foundational epidemiology concepts. This course will illustrate advanced epidemiology principles and methods related to epidemiological investigation of health-related events, states, and processes. Topics include: examining the dynamic behavior of disease; calculating and interpreting rates, ratios and proportions, assessing validity and reliability of diagnostic and screening tests, and evaluating of health services and screening programs. Various epidemiological study designs for investigating associations between risk factors and disease outcomes will also be analyzed, culminating with criteria for casual inferences.
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BPH 3200 Fundamentals of Environmental Health
3 Hours
This course explores the relationship of people and their environment, how it affects physical and mental well-being and what they can do to influence the quality of the environment and to enhance the protection of their health. Environmental factors that influence transmission of communicable diseases and hazards due to exposure to chemical and physical materials in our environment will be examined.
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BPH 3210 Scientific Inquiry
4 Hours
This course provides a basic introduction to research including theoretical foundations and fundamental protocols. The course enrolls students majoring in health professions, the social sciences, humanities and natural and physical sciences. Students will explore research methodologies and learn how to write a research proposal including identification of a study topic, generation of a hypothesis, formulation of inquiry questions, organizing a literature review, and selecting a research design. Practical use of the proposal as a plan to facilitate a research project and dissemination of findings will be examined.
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BPH 3310 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
This course will focus on the epidemiology of infectious diseases of national and international importance, including: sexually transmitted infections, food borne diseases, healthcare acquired infections, neglected tropical diseases, and COVID-19. Emphasis will be placed on epidemiological methods for disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, study designs, disease transmission and assessment of various control methods including vaccinations.
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BPH 3320 Chronic Disease Epidemilogy
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
This course will provide a broad overview of chronic disease epidemiology with a particular focus on the prevalence, incidence and risk factors for major chronic diseases that face the U.S. population and the population of other countries. Chronic diseases that will be explored include cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
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BPH 4000 Public Health Fieldwork III
4 Hours
Fieldwork experience connects skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom with public health practice. Fieldwork can enable the student to develop and improve communication skills, develop and practice project management and problem solving skills using public health methods, principles and techniques. Using hands-on public health practice opportunities, students can explore career options and begin creating their own networks with other public health professionals. Complete 9 credit hours of Fieldwork.
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BPH 4015 Capstone
3 Hours
This course is designed as a culminating experience to allow students to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge developed throughout the academic program. Options for completing this experience may include a public service internship, working directly with a faculty member to complete an independent research project and paper or an approved study abroad experience in a public health practice setting.
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BPH 4100 Introduction to Health Policy
3 Hours
This course provides a framework for understanding the social, political and economic dimensions of health policy and offers the student an opportunity to explore various ways in which the government impacts health and the provision of health care. Issues of accessibility, cost and quality of health care; food, water and environmental safety; and the right to make decisions about our health and health care will be explored. Topical areas may include the Affordable Care Act and policies governing environmental health, pharmaceutical, injury prevention, aging, long term care, etc.
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BPH 4200 Fundamentals of Health Economics
3 Hours
This course will guide students to understand how economic principles apply to the market for health care. Topics of study will include cost-benefit analysis, the market for insurance, the pharmaceutical industry, the private markets for physicians and hospital services, and the potential roles for government in healthcare. The course will include a brief survey of alternate healthcare delivery systems and models for reform.
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BPH 4300 Program Planning and Evaluation
4 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100 BPH 3210
Students will gain a basic understanding of public health programming including assessment, design, planning, implementation and evaluation. Given the importance of public health planning and evaluation occuring within the contaxt of interdisciplinary teams, students in this course will also discuss and practice skills for building effective teams and accomplishing individual and group objectivess through team work.
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BPH 4310 Data Visualization
3 Hours
Prerequisites: BPH 3100
Data storytelling is the skill of building a narrative around a dataset and it’s accompanying visualizations to convey this meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion. This course will cover the fundamentals of effective data-driven storytelling. Students will learn how to detect and articulate the stories behind datasets and communicate data findings in visual, oral, and written contexts for various audiences. Students will learn best practices in data visualization, sharpen analytical skills, and learn how to design dashboards for use by stakeholders.
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BPH 4895 Special Studies - Program Planning
4 Hours
Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation.
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Public Relations |
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PRL 1180 Public Relations Principles
3 Hours
Individuals, groups, organizations and all societal institutions use public relations. This course is designed to introduce the purposes, principles and practices of public relations. Students will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of how public relations shapes society by examining historical and contemporary trends as well as the social scientific theoretical underpinnings of the practice.
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PRL 1895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PRL 1990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PRL 2010 Tower Creative Practicum
1 Hours
This course provides students with practical experiences in public relations. Using actual, campus-based and off-campus clients, students will apply their knowledge and skills to real-world public relations problems and opportunities. Students research, plan, write, coordinate, produce, implement and evaluate various communication strategies and tactics. This course is designed for associates of Tower Creative Consultants, Belmont University’s student-run public relations firm. Repeatable up to four 4 credits.
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PRL 2130 Public Relations Writing I
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 1180 .
This course introduces students to the basic concept, style and techniques of public relations writing for journalistic (i.e., uncontrolled or earned) media. It will familiarize students with the principles of strategic and ethical public relations writing for a converged media market. Students will develop and edit strategic messages and determine the optimal time and method for distributing these messages. Particular attention will be placed on the development of news releases, fact sheets, pitches and news advisories for print, broadcast and digital communication. Emphasis will also include industry-standard conventions, such as Associated Press (AP) style.
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PRL 2180 Public Relations Writing II
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 1180 .
This course introduces students to the basic concept, style and techniques of public relations writing for organizational (i.e., owned and paid) media. It will familiarize students with the principles of strategic and ethical public relations writing for diverse publics. Students will develop and edit strategic messages for the organizational channels through which those messages are distributed. Particular attention will be placed on the development of fliers, brochures, newsletters, reports, appeals, advertisements and speeches for print, digital and oral communication.
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PRL 2510 Sport and Public Relations
3 Hours
This course familiarizes students with the principles and basic techniques of sport public relations for collegiate and professional sports. Particular attention will be placed on the role of media and sport, the creation and dissemination of messages and their distribution systems, the management of crisis situations and the demonstration of social responsibility through sport.
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PRL 2650 Nonprofit Public Relations & Development
3 Hours
This course explores the role of strategic communication management in advancing the mission and causes of nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will also include the operations of a development program, including how to find donors, manage the fundraising process, write grant applications, and secure other financial support.
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PRL 2710 Social Media and Strategic Communication
3 Hours
This course examines current and emerging web-based and mobile technologies and associated trends that are affecting public relations. Emphasis is placed on the use of social media to discover and interact with connected publics by curating, creating and sharing content, monitoring and measuring engagement and analyzing and applying insights to integrated communication strategies.
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PRL 2810 Public Relations Cases
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 1180 .
This course promotes an in-depth investigation of public relations principles and practices through classic and contemporary case studies. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s strategic communication management skills, ethics, critical thinking and problem solving abilities through oral and written case presentations and discussions.
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PRL 2820 Public Relations Design & Production
3 Hours
This course equips students with the knowledge and technical skills to conceptualize, design, produce and manage various print and digital media that are commonly used in public relations programs and campaigns.
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PRL 2880 Social Media Content Development
3 Hours
This course explores storytelling for strategic communications and introduces students to essential social media platforms through which purposeful stories can be produced and disseminated. Students will gain first-hand experience creating strategic content for web-based and mobile platforms using text, images, audio, and video.
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PRL 2895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PRL 2960 International Public Relations
3 Hours
This course explores the growing impact of globalization on public relations by examining how communication management is practiced in international contexts.
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PRL 2990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PRL 3180 Public Relations Research
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2130 or PRL 2180 or COM 2040 .
This course examines the roles and techniques of research for effective public relations theory building, decision making and accountability/reporting. Among the topics explored are the research process, background/secondary research, identification of publics, environmental scanning/monitoring, qualitative and quantitative methods, content analysis, in-depth and focus group interviews, surveys and experiments.
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PRL 3210 Digital Advocacy
3 Hours
This course examines the role and function of digital media in advocacy. Students will be introduced to strategies and techniques used to develop online advocacy and will assess the merits of these methods. In addition, students will examine how digital media creates and sustains advocacy initiatives and how to manage digital advocacy campaigns.
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PRL 3380 Social Media Measurement & Analytics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2710
This course emphasizes the identification of key performance indicators for strategic communications, determination of relevant and trackable metrics, measurement of communication outcomes, and analysis of data for strategic decision-making. Students will learn how to gather, assess and analyze data than can be used for trend-spotting, policy recommendations, and forward-looking communication strategy.
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PRL 3680 Risk and Crisis Management for Social Media
3 Hours
This course introduces students to the key elements of risk and crisis management on social media. The course will consider the variety and life cycles of online crises as well as their benefits and limitations of traditional crisis responses. Finally, students will learn to develop and apply a multi-faceted and multi-channel strategy that protects and enhances online community management.
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PRL 3710 Event Planning
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2180 or permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of events as a communication tactic. Emphasis is placed on creating events that are aligned with public relations strategies and support communication objectives.
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PRL 3800 Media Relations
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2130 or permission of the instructor.
This course equips students to practice the media relations function of public relations by applying theories and skills needed to work effectively with traditional and new media gatekeepers. Emphasis is placed on researching media outlets, managing contacts, pitching, media training and interviewing.
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PRL 3810 Public Relations Ethical Leadership
3 Hours
This course considers the ethical and legal responsibilities of a public relations leader in a complex and diverse society. Using a critical public relations lens, the course assesses the intersection of legal standards, ethical philosophies, and the role of public relations in civic dialogue, helping students evaluate the personal and professional standards that guide ethical decision making and explore the implications of diverse global perspectives in public relations ethical leadership.
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PRL 3895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PRL 3910 Advanced Public Relations Campaigns
3 Hours
This course creates a real-world learning environment that engages students in the research, planning, implementation, and evaluation of public relations through a intensive client-based project. Through the course, students learn how to strategically plan a campaign, implement a campaign, and make adjustments in the midst of a campaign. Emphasis is also placed on the ethical and social responsibility of communication actions and the opportunity to create positive change for a client-organization and it’s stakeholders. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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PRL 3990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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PRL 4015 Strategic Communication Senior Capstone
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 4190 or permission of the instructor.
This course is the culminating experience for public relations and social media management majors and fulfills the university’s senior capstone requirement. Students will reflect on their whole educational experience as they emerge as strategic communication professionals. Following a review of essential knowledge, skills and abilities, students will develop personal strategic plans to guide their transition to life beyond Belmont.
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PRL 4190 Public Relations Campaigns
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 3180 .
This course involves extensive team-based research, planning, implementation and evaluation of a public relations campaign, with service learning applications, for a community partner, a real-world client.
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PRL 4380 Social Media Planning and Management
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 3380
This course is designed to amalgamate the principles and practice of social media management, particularly in the process of campaign planning and management. Students will engage in formative research, define objectives, develop strategies and tactics, and determine appropriate measures for effectiveness.
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PRL 4895 Special Topics
1-3 Hours
Special Topics or pilot courses.
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PRL 4910 Strategic Communication Internship
1-3 Hours
Prerequisites: PRL 2130 or PRL 2180 or permission of the instructor.
Students gain on-the-job experience with strategic communications, including public relations and social media management, in a professional setting. Internships should be consistent with the student’s professional goals. Repeatable for up to six 6 credits.
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PRL 4990 Independent Studies
1-3 Hours
Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.
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Public Relations Management |
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PRM 2100 Special Studies in Public Relations Management
3 Hours
Special studies in PRM courses may be repeated up to three times under different titles.
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PRM 3100 Special Studies in Public Relations Management
3 Hours
Special studies in PRM courses may be repeated up to three times under different titles.
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PRM 4100 Special Studies in Public Relations Management
3 Hours
Special studies in PRM courses may be repeated up to three times under different titles.
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PRM 4910 Internship
1-3 Hours
On-the-job training in a media organization / public relations setting. Student assignments will be consistent with vocational objectives. Normally taken during the junior or senior year.
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Publishing |
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PUB 1010 The Publishing Process
3 Hours
This is a foundations class required of all Publishing majors. This course will introduce students to the publishing industry and provide insight into the various workings and pathways including acquisitions, writing, editing, production, promotion, and distribution. Additionally, this course will cover audio, digital, and print media.
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PUB 2100 Copyediting
3 Hours
This is a practical course about the process of editing and preparing manuscripts for publication. This course will focus on the relationship of the editor to the author, the various conditions of the publishing environment, as well as the nuances of the copyediting process. Students will learn to edit according to both Associated Press Style Handbook (commonly used by journalists) and the Chicago Manual of Style (commonly used by publishers).
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PUB 2200 Agents and Acquisitions
1 Hours
Prerequisites: This course will provide students with knowledge about literary agents and acquisitions editors. Students will learn a working understanding of topics such as the query letter, book proposals, book auctions and the author/editor/agent relationship.
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PUB 2300 Publishing Technologies
1 Hours
This course will provide publishing students with knowledge about the various technologies used within the book and magazine publishing industry, as well as emerging technologies that may impact its future. Theoretical knowledge in growth sectors such as Ai and Blockchain will be discussed. Actionable skills will be developed, including but not limited to: media-pertinent database and CMS program usage, work flow management options, and special editorial features in Microsoft Word.
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PUB 2500 Copyright and Publishing Law
3 Hours
This course covers the foundations of copyright law and intellectual property. Specifically it will focus on covers rights (copyright, trademark and right of publicity) that are important for publishers to understand in their business life; and outlines the exemptions and exceptions that publishers can rely on to avoid having to obtain these rights, with special emphasis on fair use. Additionally it will cover issues with regard to print verses digital, US verses international, and works that are public domain.
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PUB 3010 Fiction Editing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 1050 Prerequisites/Corequisites: PUB 2100
This is a practical course about the process of fiction editing and preparing manuscripts for publication. This course will focus on the relationship of the editor to the author, and the various conditions specific to fiction editing. The course includes a fiction writing and editing practicum, equipping students with supervised practice time as both creative fiction writers and editors.
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PUB 3020 Non-Fiction and Technical Editing
3 Hours
Prerequisites/Corequisites: PUB 2100
This practical course is about the process of non-fiction and technical writing and editing. The course will focus on the relationship of the editor and author to their content and users, as well as the various conditions specific to non-fiction and technical writing. The course includes a non-fiction writing and editing practicum, equipping students with supervised practice time as both creative non-fiction writers and editors.
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PUB 3300 The Business of Publishing
3 Hours
Prerequisites: MKT 3210
This course will provide students with the basic knowledge of business aspects of publishing. It will focus on various sectors of publishing including acquisitions, advertising, marketing, distribution, and sales.
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PUB 3310 Media Relations and Branding
3 Hours
This course focuses on media relations and branding of the published content. This includes promotion of products to outside media such as TV, radio, online, book signings, conferences, other events, and promotional offers.
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PUB 3400 Book Marketing and Sales
1 Hours
Prerequisites: PUB 1010 and MKT 3210
This course will provide students with knowledge about marketing and sales in the book publishing industry. Students will learn to apply marketing theory and sales strategies (e.g. market segments, market research, marketing information formats, marketing plans) to publishing industry case studies.
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PUB 3680 Belmont Story Review
3 Hours
Prerequisites: PUB 1010
This course teaches students about literary magazines through study of contemporary journals as well as a practicum that produces Belmont Story Review, a national magazine of literary arts, faith, and culture. Students work with the Publishing faculty to take and review submissions, prepare the magazine for publication in all facets, and promoting each issue. Grade is Pass/Fail. Students may repeat the course for up to a maximum of 6 hours, but no more than 3 credit hours will apply to the major or minor program.
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PUB 4200 Publishing Internship
1-6 Hours
Prerequisites: MBU 2000
This formal career education assignment enables students to intern at businesses where they can hone professional skills with publishing industry-relevant tasks for a select period of time. Student assignments will be consistent with vocational objectives. Departmental approval of their internship assignment is required prior to begniing the internship. Internships greater than 3 hours require approval by the department chair. Pass/Fail. Maybe repeated up to a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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MCY 3000 25-Minute Integrative Recital
0 Hours
Prerequisites: MUG 2020 .
This recital is the Senior Recital for students pursuing a major or an applied track requiring both classical and commercial applied study. The recital includes both classical and commercial components.
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Religion |
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REL 1010 Understanding the Bible
3 Hours
Does not count toward a major or minor in religion. A survey of the Judeo-Christian canon of scripture from the history of the Hebrew people through growth of the New Testament church movement. Emphasis is given to patterns and themes within the biblical material. Meets core requirements; see degree requirements for path instructions. This course fulfills Human Experience category A requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the first year, or as early in the student’s program as possible. This course combines only with REL 3015 (path B courses), REL 3020 , REL 3060 , REL 3080 , REL 3090 to fulfill the BELL Core requirement in religion.
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REL 1020 Introduction to the Old Testament
3 Hours
Does not count toward 30 required hours in major or 18 hours for minor in religion. A survey of the history of the Hebrew people from their rise to the Christian era. Historical background and the content of the Old Testament are emphasized. Meets core requirements. This course fulfills the Human Experience category A requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the first year, or as early in the student’s program as possible. This course combines only with REL 3050 to fulfill the BELL Core requirement in religion.
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REL 1110 Elementary Biblical Hebrew
4 Hours
A study of Biblical Hebrew emphasizing grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and development of exegetical skills.
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REL 1120 Elementary Biblical Hebrew
4 Hours
A study of Biblical Hebrew emphasizing grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and development of exegetical skills.
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REL 1150 Elementary Koine Greek
4 Hours
A study of the elements of New Testament Greek grammar with practice in composition and translation. Selections from Johannine literature are read. Meets core Humanities requirements for Religion and Biblical Languages minors if complete through 1160 level.
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REL 1160 Elementary Koine Greek
4 Hours
A study of the elements of New Testament Greek grammar with practice in composition and translation. Selections from Johannine literature are read. Meets core Humanities requirements for Religion and Biblical Languages minors if complete through 1160 level.
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REL 1250 Introduction to New Testament and Exegetical Methods
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1020 .
An advanced Biblical studies course for religion majors which focuses upon the interpretation of the New Testament and introduces the methodology of biblical exegesis.
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REL 1410 Vocation and the Christian Life
3 Hours
An introduction to the study of religion with emphasis on research skills, writing, and personal development.
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REL 1950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details. NOTE: REL 3950 Study Abroad taken as “The New Testament World” (3), may count in REL General Education in Path A or Path B as 3000 course.
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REL 1990 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
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REL 2110 Intermediate Biblical Hebrew
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1110 and REL 1120 .
A reading course in the Hebrew Scriptures using various books and passages chosen according to need. Vocabulary, forms and fundamentals of syntax are emphasized. Meets B.A. language requirement for Religion majors.
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REL 2120 Advanced Biblical Hebrew
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1110 , REL 1120 , and REL 2110 .
A reading course in the Hebrew Scriptures using various books and passages chosen according to need. Vocabulary, forms, and fundamentals of syntax are emphasized. Meets B.A. language requirement for Religion majors.
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REL 2150 Intermediate Koine Greek
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1150 and REL 1160 .
A reading course in the Greek New Testament using various books and passages chosen according to need. Vocabulary, forms and fundamentals of syntax are emphasized. Meets B.A. language requirement for Religion majors.
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REL 2160 Advanced Koine Greek
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1150 , REL 1160 and REL 2150 .
A reading course in the Greek New Testament using various books and passages chosen according to need. Vocabulary, forms and fundamentals of syntax are emphasized. Meets B.A. language requirement for Religion majors.
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REL 2310 Understanding Church History
3 Hours
A general survey of the history of Christianity from its inception to the present. Particular attention given to significant ideas, persons, movements, and institutions.
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REL 2340 Martyrs, Mystics, and Saints
3 Hours
A historical, biographical, and theological approach to significant lives and practices from Judeo-Christian tradition. This course will be designed around particular historical persons chosen for each semester the course is offered.
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REL 2350 Christian Doctrine
3 Hours
A study of the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.
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REL 2360 Hermeneutics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 2350 .
Course explores the practices of interpretation and the influences of culture, environment, and presupposition in the interpretive experience. Particular attention given to the role played in biblical interpretation and the development of theological method.
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REL 2410 Spiritual Formation
3 Hours
An emphasis upon using an entire lifetime to be formed by God. The course focuses upon personal discipline, spiritual reading, journal keeping, and dream interpretation as means of being attentive to God.
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REL 2450 Dynamics of the Local Church: Practice of Ministry
3 Hours
A course designed to develop practical leadership skills for Christian ministry including time and money management, interpersonal relationships, decision making, leadership style, planning, organizing, and directing.
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REL 2460 Education in the Church
3 Hours
The study of the historical development of educational theory and expression with emphasis placed upon emerging educational theories and practices that influence Christian education. Emphasis is placed upon the development of Christian education.
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REL 2480 Introduction to Church Recreation Ministry
3 Hours
An introduction to the history, theological, and philosophical bases and practice of church recreation ministry.
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REL 2490 Introduction to Church Youth Ministry
3 Hours
An introduction to the history, theological, and philosophical bases and practice of church youth ministry.
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REL 2510 Christian Ethics
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 2350 .
An introduction to Christian Ethics, with attention given to methodology, biblical foundations, types of ethical thought, and Christian responsibility in relation to current social problems.
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REL 2950 Studies Abroad
3-18 Hours
Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details. NOTE: REL 3950 Study Abroad taken as “The New Testament World” (3), may count in REL General Education in Path A or Path B as 3000 course.
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REL 2990 Special Studies
1-3 Hours
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REL 3015 Junior Cornerstone Seminar
3 Hours
The junior cornerstone experience. Students enrolling in REL 3015 sections may choose to use the class to complete their general education religion requirement. Students who take REL 1020 Introduction to the Old Testament must take REL 3015 Introduction to the New Testament to fulfill both their Junior Cornerstone and general education requirement. Students who take REL 1010 Understanding the Bible must take one of the following REL 3015 sections to complete their Junior Cornerstone and general education requirement: Spirituality in World Religions, Jesus in the Gospel and in Film, Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Issues, or Questions that Matter.
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REL 3020 Ancient Wisdom for Contemporary Issues
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1010 for General Education for religion majors / minors REL 1020 and REL 1250 .
Does not count toward a major or minor in religion. An integrative study of biblical texts, cultural issues and the theoretical and experiential frameworks for seeing, hearing and acting based upon wisdom literature. In addition to universal issues studied, class and individual choices will be made about which issues will be investigated during any given semester. This course fulfills the Human Experience category B requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the junior year, or as close to the junior year as possible. (Path B).
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REL 3030 God, the Bible, and Scientific Discovery
3 Hours
This course examines the relationship between modern scientific discovery and Christian traditions, including biblical texts, church doctrines, and popular Christian beliefs, in order to find possibilities for more productive interaction. A third-year general education religion course for Path B that can be taught as a Junior Cornerstone.
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REL 3050 Introduction to the New Testament
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1020 .
Does not count toward 30 required hours in major or 18 hours for minor in religion. A survey of New Testament history with attention to historical backgrounds and main teachings of the various books in the New Testament. This course fulfills the Human Experience B category requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the junior year, or as close to the junior year as possible.
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REL 3060 Jesus in the Gospel and in Film
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1010 for General Education for religion majors / minors REL 1020 and REL 1250 .
Does not count toward a major or minor in religion. An introductory study of the gospels through the historical and literary perspectives. Movies about Jesus, the gospels themselves and study of the historical setting of the gospels will serve as a basis for investigating the ways Jesus has been understood and misunderstood. This course fulfills the Human Experience category B requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the junior year, or as close to the junior year as possible. (Path B).
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REL 3080 Questions that Matter
3 Hours
This is a problem based learning course that focuses on the complex nature of selected religious questions and the multiple ways people can address these questions. The overarching problem of certainty and ambiguity in religious thought will take shape with three particular questions. What is the relationship between free will and determinism? How do we deal with different religions that claim to be true? What makes an act right or wrong? Moral or immoral? (Path B).
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REL 3085 Entertainment, Scripture, and Culture
3 Hours
This is a problem based learning courses focusing on the intersections of entertainment, scripture, and culture for students participating in the study away experiences. This course considers the nature of humanity and the role it plays in expressing individual and social identity in culture. (Path B).
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REL 3090 Spirituality in World Religions
3 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 1010 for General Education for religion majors / minors REL 1020 and REL 1250 .
Does not count toward a major or minor in religion. A comparative exploration of spirituality in the major world religions and select indigenous peoples, examining how these traditions perceive the purpose of human life and ultimate concerns in relation to the divine. This course fulfills the Human Experience category B requirement of the BELL Core. It should be taken in the junior year, or as close to the junior year as possible.
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REL 3095 Ethics in World Religions
3 Hours
This course is an exploration of ethics and choice in the major world religions, examining how these traditions perceive the purpose of human life and ultimate concerns in relations to the Divine. This course explores the frameworks of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Islam.
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REL 3110 Readings in the Hebrew Bible
1.5 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 2110 , REL 2120 , or consent of instructor.
A rotating study of segments of the Hebrew Bible. The course emphasizes vocabulary and grammar. May be repeated so long as it does not cover the same segment.
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REL 3120 Readings in the Hebrew Bible
1.5 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 2110 , REL 2120 , or consent of instructor.
A rotating study of segments of the Hebrew Bible. The course emphasizes vocabulary and grammar. May be repeated so long as it does not cover the same segment.
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REL 3150 Reading in the Greek New Testament
1.5 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 2150 , REL 2160 , or consent of instructor.
A rotating study of segments of the Greek Literature of the Gospels, Epistles, Acts, and the Apocalypse. The course emphasizes both vocabulary and grammar. May be repeated, so long as it is not the same segment.
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REL 3160 Reading in the Greek New Testament
1.5 Hours
Prerequisites: REL 2150 , REL 2160 , or consent of instructor.
A rotating study of segments of the Greek Literature of the Gospels, Epistles, Acts, and the Apocalypse. The course emphasizes both vocabulary and grammar. May be repeated, so long as it is not the same segment.
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REL 3210 Gender and the Bible
3 Hours
Students will investigate the interplay of male and female in scripture and in religious contexts. Issues to be researched and discussed will include the gender of God, the dynamic of gender in biblical narratives, the teachings of scripture related to gender and religious traditions and theologies that shape contemporary mores related to gender.
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