2020-2021 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting

  
  • ACCT 211 - Accounting Concepts I (3)


    Introduction to the preparation and use of financial statements for business entities, focusing on the uses and limitations of accounting information for external reporting, and emphasizing accounting as a provider of financial information. Prereq/Co-req: DATA 201 MATH 150 , or any college-level math course. Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer I.
  
  • ACCT 212 - Accounting Concepts II (3)


    Examination of accounting as an information provider with emphasis on the use of information for managerial decision-making. Includes an introduction to cost behavior, budgeting, responsibility accounting cost control, and product costing. Prereq: ACCT 211 . Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer 2.
  
  • ACCT 310 - Income Tax I (3)


    Study of concepts of taxation applied in a client-oriented setting with a planning emphasis. Includes income, exclusions, deductions, credits, tax research, and policy. Prereq: ACCT 212 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ACCT 311 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)


    Study of financial accounting and reporting practices. Particular emphasis on theoretical foundations, concepts, and principles underlying financial statements with emphasis on assets and current liabilities. Prereq: ACCT 211 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ACCT 312 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)


    Study of concepts and principles underlying financial statements with emphasis on long-term liabilities and stockholders’ equity. Prereq: ACCT 311 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ACCT 313 - Cost Accounting (3)


    Study of the concepts, analyses, and techniques needed to effectively use accounting data for management planning and control decisions. Topics include product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost estimation, responsibility accounting, differential analysis, and cost allocation. Prereq: ACCT 212 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ACCT 410 - Income Tax II (3)


    Study of tax aspects of operating a corporation, partnership, estate, trust, or limited- liability entity. Client service-oriented course that includes review of exempt organizations, international organizations, international and multi-state topics, and development of tax planning and communication skills. Prereq: ACCT 310 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ACCT 415 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)


    Introduction to governmental and non-profit accounting and auditing, including accounting methods used at hospitals, universities, and other not-for-profit entities. Prereq: ACCT 212 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ACCT 420 - Auditing I (3)


    Introduction to the independent-auditing process. Includes review of accepted and commonly used auditing standards and procedures, with emphasis on the professional, ethical, and legal obligations of auditors. Prereq: ACCT 312 . Prereq/Co-req: ACCT 470 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ACCT 470 - Accounting Information Systems (3)


    Study of how accounting information is recorded, summarized, and reported in both manual and computerized systems. Emphasis on internal control features necessary to produce accurate and reliable accounting data. Includes description of methods used to develop accounting systems and auditor involvement in the process. Prereqs: ACCT 212  and DATA 301 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ACCT 496 - Accounting Internship (2-3)


    Academic credit may be awarded for students who complete accounting internships with local firms or businesses. Students should see the director of the accounting program for eligibility parameters. Grading is pass/fail. Prereq: Permission from the department chair of accounting and management information systems.

Air Force ROTC

  
  • AERO 101 - The Air Force Today I (1)


    A course covering topics relating to the Air Force and national defense, as well as purpose, structure, and career opportunities in United States Air Force. Written communications. Students should also take AERO 101 LLab. Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 102 - The Air Force Today II (1)


    Interpersonal communications, effective listening techniques, and verbal and nonverbal communications. Practical exercises and group projects demonstrate barriers to effective communication and techniques to overcome barriers. Development and presentation of strategy, technique, and delivery of effective oral presentations. Students should also take AERO 102 LLab. Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 201 - Development of Air Power I (1)


    Historical survey of technological innovation in warfare. Focus on the emergence of air power and its significance in war and national security policy implementation. Advanced practical application of written communications skills. Students should also take AERO 201 LLab. Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 202 - Development of Air Power II (1)


    Leadership and followership traits in context of modern military force. Ethical standards of military officers and Air Force core values. Total quality management. Advanced application of oral communication skills. Organization, research, delivery, and audience analysis for briefings and presentations. Group communications. Students should also take AERO 202 LLab. Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 300 - Field Training (2)


    Officership training and evaluation course to select potential candidates for POC. Rigorous physical training. This course is offered at Maxwell AFB, AL. Prereq: Permission of professor of aerospace studies. Offered: Summer only.
  
  • AERO 301 - Air Force Leadership and Management I (3)


    Selected concepts, principles, and theories of Air Force leadership and management. Individual leadership skills and personal strengths and weaknesses as applied to an Air Force environment. Students should also take AERO 301 LLab. Prereq: Completion of Field Training. Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 302 - Air Force Leadership and Management II (3)


    Selected Air Force officer’s duties and responsibilities as a subordinate leader. Responsibility and authority of an Air Force Officer. Application of listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style. Air Force officer’s responsibilities in personnel counseling and feedback process. Students should also take AERO 302 LLab. Prereqs: Completion of Field Training and AERO 301 . Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 401 - National Security Policy I (3)


    Basic elements of national security policy and process. Roles and missions of air power in implementing national security policy. Students should also take AERO 401 LLab. Prereqs: Completion of Field Training and AERO 301  and AERO 302 . Offered: Fall only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.
  
  • AERO 402 - National Security Policy II (3)


    Contemporary roles for the military in society and current issues affecting the military profession. Comparative analysis of civil and military justice systems. Students should also take AERO 402 LLab. Prereqs: Completion of Field Training and AERO 301 AERO 302 , AERO 401 . Offered: Spring only. Class conducted at Samford University. Call Detachment for course schedule (205) 726-2859.

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 101 - Elementary American Sign Language I (4)


    This course is an introduction to American Sign Language as used within the American Deaf Culture. Students will learn the basic structure of the language and develop the ability for practical use as well as an introduction to the Deaf Culture and history of language. Native signers or near native signers of the language are NOT allowed to enroll in this course. Any students with background knowledge of this language must see the Critical Languages Program director before registering and shall be assigned an appropriate class for the level. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly WLAC 140)
  
  • ASL 102 - Elementary American Sign Language II (4)


    This course is designed for students continuing from ASL 101. It creates a visual-gestural environment that presents ASL grammar and vocabulary. It includes interactive activities, cultural awareness education, and individual feedback. Emphasis is on appropriate language use in common communication settings. Prereq: ASL 101  or WLAC 140. Offered: Fall and Spring.

Art

  
  • ART 101 - Two-Dimensional Design (3)


    Study of the elements of design through introduction to art materials and processes with art principles as a basis. Emphasis placed on a series of problem-solving projects and experimental 2-D studio work, primarily in black and white. Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 102 - Three-Dimensional Design (3)


    Study of the elements of design transitioning from 2-D to 3-D. Emphasis placed on a series of problem-solving projects dealing with both 2-D and 3-D concepts that explore design elements and principles in black and white and color. Should be taken with ART 230 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 110 - Digital Foundations (3)


    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of digital media in the visual arts. Laptop and Creative Cloud software required. Prereq: ART 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • ART 120 - Beginning Drawing (3)


    Introduction to a variety of traditional drawing materials and techniques with emphasis on shape, line, perspective, value, and objective rendering. Offered: Fall. (Formerly ART 221)
  
  • ART 206 - School Art (2)


    Study of the materials used in elementary school art and the essentials of a qualitative art program.
  
  • ART 209 - Beginning Photography (3)


    Study of digital photography with an artistic approach to digital images, the studio environment, and post-production software. Includes research into historical and contemporary photography. Digital SLR (DSLR) camera with manual mode and editing software is required. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly ART 359)
  
  • ART 211 - Graphic Design: Theory and Practice (3)


    Introduction to the process and the profession of graphic design using a series of lectures, demos, exercises, and projects to develop fundamental skills/understanding. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 110 . Co-req: ART 213 . Offered: Fall
  
  • ART 212 - Typographic Design (3)


    Establish the importance of using type effectively, with a secondary emphasis on using type expressively. Initial emphasis on lectures and faster-paced exercises to reinforce the effective use of typography, followed by longer, more developed projects designed to encourage more conceptual work. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 110 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 213 - Graphic Design: UI Design Principles (3)


    Students will build the foundation necessary for creating successful experiences across multiple digital applications. Fundamental design concepts will be applied to a digital environment to equip students for tomorrow’s ever-moving technological world. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 110 . Co-req: ART 211 . Offered: Fall
  
  • ART 222 - Intermediate Drawing (3)


    Further exploration of drawing materials and techniques, with emphasis on rendering value, texture, advanced perspective, color, and personal expression. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 120 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 230 - Beginning Painting (3)


    Introduction to traditional painting materials and techniques with an emphasis on oil paint and acrylic media, objective subject matter, composition development, and color mixing and theory. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 120 . (Formerly ART 231)
  
  • ART 232 - Intermediate Painting (3)


    Study of water-based materials and techniques with an emphasis on traditional, experimental, and expressive approaches, composition development, and color. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 120  and ART 230 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
  
  • ART 240 - Ceramics (3)


    Study of various forming methods and cycles of ceramic production for the creation of pottery and other clay applications. Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • ART 260 - Beginning Printmaking (3)


    Introduction to printmaking materials and techniques with emphasis on monotypes, relief, and dry-point processes. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 261 - Letterpress Printmaking (3)


    Use of the letterpress printmaking process to create projects with graphic design content. Historic overview of letterpress printmaking from 1450 to the present. Offered: Jan Term.
  
  • ART 270 - Beginning Sculpture (3)


    Introduction to traditional and non-traditional sculpture materials and techniques with an emphasis on additive, subtractive, and assemblage construction methods. Prereqs: ART 102  and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 271 - Intermediate Sculpture (3)


    This course builds upon the sculptural basics taught in both 3D Design (ART 102 ) and Beginning Sculpture (ART 270 ). In Intermediate Sculpture, students will be introduced to new techniques and interdisciplinary methods of working in three dimensions, including installation and site-specificity. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed upon developing conceptual motivations for the work, including careful examinations of site and audience. Contemporary and historical artists and themes will be referenced throughout the course. Prereqs: ART 102  and ART 270 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • ART 291 - Principles of 3D Animation (3)


    In this character-focused animation course, students develop a sense of timing, staging, fluid movement, blocking, and expressive performance in character animation. Technical software understanding is developed with a focus on the principles of animation to create effective acting and facial expressions with lip-synch. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 110 , and ART 120 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 292 - Principles of 3D Game Art (3)


    Students develop the core skills of 3D production, the principles of modeling, and texturing assets. In this course students will explore the creation of 3-D assets specifically designed for integration into a game engine. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 102 , ART 110 , and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 309 - Darkroom Film Photography (3)


    Introduction to darkroom film photography as a medium of expression. Includes the history of photography, working knowledge of 35mm cameras, and basic darkroom printing techniques in black and white. The course approaches photography as an art form and not merely as a technical means to preserve images. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly ART 210)
  
  • ART 310 - Production for Print and Digital (3)


    Study of methodology and best practice for dealing with the production of designs from concept to paper or digital output, using complex projects to reinforce learning production methods and compliance, as well as developing efficacious working relationships with printers, pre-press departments, and digital implementers. Instruction will be provided through in-class lectures and demos. ART 212 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 311 - Graphic Design: Branding Systems (3)


    In-depth study of branding systems-from the perspective of logo and corporate ID development, developing style guides and branding standards, as well as the application/development of branding across a variety of 2D and 3D applications. Prereq: ART 212 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 312 - Graphic Design: Advanced Visual Systems (3)


    In-depth study of systems of design, rather than singular pieces. Incorporate multipage layout projects (including e-publication), systems of advertising and promotion, as well as exploring the use of these areas of design as catalysts for impacting social change. Prereq: ART 212 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 313 - Designing the User Experience (3)


    Advanced UI design and its effect on the user’s experience will be explored. Students will learn how user behavior is established through consistent and clear design. Technologies such as content management systems (CMS) and the role they play in establishing consistent design patterns will also be covered. Prereq: ART 212 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 314 - Motion Graphics (3)


    Introduction to theory and production techniques related to creating motion graphics used in animation, special effects, and time-based media environments. Moving images, kinetic typography, and audio editing tools will be explored. Prereq: ART 211  and ART 213 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 323 - Figure Drawing (3)


    Advanced exploration of drawing materials and techniques with emphasis on the human figure as subject. Includes research into contemporary and historical precedents. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 120 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 333 - Figure Painting (3)


    Advanced exploration of painting materials and techniques with emphasis on the human figure. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , ART 230 , and ART 323 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 334 - Advanced Painting (3)


    Advanced exploration of painting materials and techniques with special emphasis on the development of self-directed work in painting through practice and criticism as the student explores personal style and expression. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , and ART 230 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 340 - Advanced Ceramics (3)


    Continued study and use of the basics learned in Ceramics, with emphasis placed on wheel throwing, glazing, and firing. Prereq: ART 240 . Offered: Fall and Spring.
  
  • ART 352 - History & Application of Graphic Design (3)


    Study and application of design from its origins to contemporary design. Includes portfolio design projects with consideration of specific periods, styles, and subjects. Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 356 - Illustration (3)


    Introduction to editorial and advertising illustration, primarily through traditional methods and media. Examination of creative process, design principles, and the discipline of illustration as a profession. Prereqs: ART 102  and ART 230 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 358 - Photodesign (3)


    Study and practice of photography as a vital part of graphic design. Photography-driven projects explore both location and studio techniques through digital imaging. Access to a digital camera capable of manual override is required. Limited access to a camera may be provided by the art department. Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 360 - Advanced Printmaking (3)


    Advanced exploration of printmaking materials and techniques with emphasis on screen-printing, woodblock relief printing, experimental, expressive, and portable processes. Includes research into contemporary and historical precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , and ART 260 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 370 - Advanced Sculpture (3)


    This course builds upon the sculptural basics taught in both Beginning and Intermediate Sculpture (ART 270  and ART 271 ). In Advanced Sculpture, students will further develop technical skills and interdisciplinary methods of working in three dimensions, including installation and site-specificity. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed upon developing conceptual motivations for the work, including careful examinations of site and audience. Contemporary and historical artists and themes will be referenced throughout the course. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereqs: ART 102 , ART 270 , and ART 271 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 380 - History of Fashion and Costume (3)


    Study of historical clothing as dress and stage costuming, from primitive apparel to present fashion. Cross-listed with THEA 380 . Offered: Fall, on rotation.
  
  • ART 381 - Ancient and Medieval Art (3)


    Study of art, architecture, graphics, and interior design from prehistory to the Gothic Age, including their place in cultural, social, political, economic, and religious settings. Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 382 - Renaissance and Baroque Art (3)


    Study of art, architecture, graphics, and interior design from late Gothic to Neoclassicism and Romanticism including their place in cultural, social, political, economic, and religious settings. Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 383 - Modern and Contemporary Art (3)


    Study of art, architecture, graphics, and interior design from Realism to the present time, including their place in cultural, economic, social, political, and religious settings. Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 384 - Contemporary Theory & Practice (3-4)


    Through study of works by some of the most important artists, theorists, and critics of the 20th and 21st centuries, this course provides students with the context and insights needed to investigate the ideas and ideologies underlying contemporary artmaking and discourse. The aim is to provide a background in the traditions of thought that inform much of recent artmaking. An awareness and understanding of these traditions will help anchor the student’s critical responses to artworks and inform his/her individual studio practice in conjunction with the Senior Seminar (ART 415 ) and Senior Project (SOA 460 ). Prereqs: UCCA 101 , UCCA 102 , and ART 383 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 385 - History of Graphic Design (3)


    Examination of the history of graphic design, including exploration of its cultural, social, and political contexts. Visual innovators, movements of style and approach, groundbreaking technologies, and major developments covering communication methods from past to present will be covered. Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 389 - Special Topics in Art History (3)


    The topics in this course will vary from semester to semester, covering thematic art-historical and theoretical subjects that engage a range of disciplines, cultures, and concepts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prereqs: UCCA 101  and UCCA 102 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 390 - Mixed Media (3)


    Study of mixed media materials and techniques with emphasis on 2-D traditional and non-traditional methods, collage, composition development, and personal expression. Includes research into historical and contemporary precedents. Prereqs: ART 101 , ART 120 , and ART 230 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term, and/or Spring.
  
  • ART 391 - Intermediate 3D Production Art (3)


    Students refine skills in 3-D art, creating complex organic and hard surface models for video games, 3-D animations, and visual effects. In this course, students cultivate digital sculpting skills and other advanced concepts as they produce high-resolution characters and environments with aesthetic appeal. Prereqs: ART 292  and ART 323 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 395 - Advanced 3D Production Art (3)


    Students explore methods and processes for creating advanced assets of a short-animated film or video game. This course prepares students for professional situations through the creation of individual assets in relation to the student’s aspirations in the industry. Prereq: ART 391 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 398 - Special Topics in Studio Art (3)


    The topics in this course will vary from semester to semester, covering various media, thematic material, and theoretical subjects that engage a range of disciplines, cultures, and concepts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Offered: On rotation.
  
  • ART 401 - Workshop I (1)


    Independent study in any media for advanced art students. Content to be decided in consultation between student and supervising faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.
  
  • ART 402 - Workshop II (2)


    Independent study in any media for advanced art students. Content to be decided in consultation between student and supervising faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
  
  • ART 403 - Workshop III (3)


    Independent study in any media for advanced art students. Content to be decided in consultation between student and supervising faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
  
  • ART 410 - Graphic Design: Professional Practice and Preparedness (3)


    Focus on the process of taking the work students have done up to this point and finding a job. Emphasis on portfolio development (print, PDF and web-based), job-searching, writing cover letters, interview skills, freelancing and entrepreneurship, networking, etc. Prereqs: ART 311  and ART 312 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 415 - Senior Seminar (3)


    Throughout this seminar, students will be introduced to various professional practices within the field of art, such as creating CVs, writing grant proposals, artist statements, and statements of purpose, and learning the different content and uses of each. This course will support students in the development and execution of their senior projects/exhibitions, as well as prepare them for a career in the arts beyond graduation. Co-req: SOA 460 . Offered: Fall.
  
  • ART 450 - Senior Portfolio (3-6)


    Final portfolio, under supervision of the faculty, for senior art students, with periodic evaluation by professionals. The advanced nature of these assignments is designed to produce portfolio examples for job-hunting or graduate school. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
  
  • ART 451 - Video Motion Graphics (3)


    Introduction to digital video production. Objectives include how to use a Mac computer as a video editing and creation tool, and exploration of lighting, camera technique, and video effects. Prereqs: ART 101  and ART 102 .
  
  • ART 455 - Externship and Independent Study (2-3)


    Opportunity for advanced students to gain valuable work experience for credit as they near completion of their collegiate experience. Several internships with local businesses are available. Co-req: ART 494 .
  
  • ART 456 - Advanced Illustration (3)


    Study of contemporary image making through vector and bitmap applications. Traditional media and processes are reviewed and practiced where appropriate. Examination of creative process, design principles, and the discipline of illustration as a profession. Prereqs: ART 102  and ART 230 . Offered: Spring.
  
  • ART 480 - Art History Guided Study (3)


    Guided study and/or selected research in an area of art history that is of particular interest or has a personal application to the student’s field of study.
  
  • ART 494 - Internship Summer/Jan Term (1)


    Independent study in which the student gains practical experience while working in an art/graphic design-related business. Grading is pass/fail. Co-req: ART 455 . Offered: Summer and Jan Term.
  
  • ART 495 - Game and Animation Development Studio (3)


    Through hands-on experience, students will apply their skills to create an animated short or video game. This class provides a sense of immersion into the industry with a simulated professional environment. Students will gain experience in content creation within a limited resource environment, with an emphasis on production-oriented goals, in order to provide students with the professional skills needed to work with others in a production pipeline. Prereqs: ART 395  and COSC 360 . Offered: Fall and Spring.

Biblical & Religious Studies

Of related interest: UCBF 101 - Biblical Foundations (4) .

  
  • BREL 101 - Introduction to Biblical and Religious Studies (1)


    This course is an introduction and invitation to biblical and religious studies. It is intended for students who would like to explore what these subjects are all about. We’ll read great texts and have conversations about a range of interesting and important topics, such as the purpose of college education, the value of studying the Bible, theology, and religion in that context, the basic contours of these topics, and the skills these topics require and develop. Offered: Spring.
  
  • BREL 200 - Christian Ethics (4)


    Examination of contemporary social-ethical issues in light of Christian ethical principles, derived from scripture and church history. Cross-listed with PHIL 200 . Offered: Fall. (Formerly RELG 200)
  
  • BREL 201 - Introduction to World Religions (4)


    Investigation of the major world religions, emphasizing their distinctive histories, beliefs, and practices. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly RELG 201)
  
  • BREL 221 - Christian Theology (4)


    Survey of the historical development and contemporary interpretation of the main teachings of Christian faith. Offered: Fall and Spring. (Formerly RELG 221)
  
  • BREL 230 - Formation for Christian Ministry (4)


    Designed for persons seeking to understand and interpret their call to ministry. Offered: Spring. (Formerly RELG 204)
  
  • BREL 240 - Church Dynamics (4)


    This course introduces students to local church dynamics through social science research on churches, practical tools for church life, and frameworks for church health. This course also provides opportunities for students to learn about their personality and leadership styles and to explore how these styles can inform their ministry and worship in local churches. The course content also applies to Jewish synagogues and other religious congregations. Offered: Fall or Spring. (Formerly RELG 210)
  
  • BREL 250 - Practice of Ministry Internship (1-4)


    Internship in a local church or religious organization. Variable credit (1-4). May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Prereqs: UCCA 102 , UCCP 102 , and two BREL courses (200-499). Offered: Every semester. (Formerly RELG 250)
  
  • BREL 270 - Research or Teaching Assistant in Biblical and Religious Studies (1 or 2)


    This course provides a student with the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor in carrying out tasks common to teachers and scholars, while being mentored by a full-time faculty member and gaining insider knowledge of their work and life experience. This course may only be taken at the invitation of a full-time member of the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits. Grading is pass/fail. Offered: As needed.
  
  • BREL 300 - Method and Research (4)


    Development of analytical, research, and writing skills in the various disciplines within biblical and religious studies in a small seminar format. Students engage in reading and analysis of both primary and secondary materials and complete a directed research paper. Prereqs: UCCA 102  and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall or Spring. (Formerly RELG 371)
  
  • BREL 301 - Creation & Covenant in the Old Testament (4)


    Examination of principal texts on creation and covenant in the Old Testament, with an emphasis on literary composition, extrabiblical parallels, and theological content. Students will investigate the probable meaning of these texts in their earliest settings and their appropriation in later religious communities. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. (Formerly RELG 320)
  
  • BREL 305 - Studies in the Psalms & Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament (4)


    Examination of the literary character and function of the Psalms in Israel, including analysis of the literary masterpiece and spiritual classic known as Job. Also includes review of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and other poetical books. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring. (Formerly RELG 321)
  
  • BREL 306 - Wisdom in the Bible and Beyond (4)


    This course will explore the biblical theme of wisdom across the Bible and put that biblical conception of wisdom in dialogue with multiple cultural and religious perspectives, ancient and modern, that likewise struggle to discover where true wisdom may be found. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation.
  
  • BREL 308 - Studies in the Prophets (4)


    Exploration of the background and message of Israel’s great preachers, the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament, and the relevance of their insights for today. Prereqs: UCBF 101 , UCCA 102 , and UCCP 102 , or permission of the instructor. (Formerly RELG 331)
  
  • BREL 312 - Gods & Monsters: The Religions & Cultures of the Ancient Near East (4)


    Introduction to the history, culture, religion, and literature of the ancient Near East. This course will examine important texts from Mesopotamia such as the Gilgamesh Epic, the Babylonian Story of Creation, and the Code of Hammurabi. Special attention will be given to the ways in which this enduring culture influenced the Bible itself. Offered: Fall. (Formerly RELG 325)
  
  • BREL 316 - Jesus and the Gospels (4)


    An examination of the Gospels and their presentation of Jesus the Messiah. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation. (Formerly RELG 350)
  
  • BREL 320 - Life and Letters of Paul (4)


    An examination of the ministry, letters, theology, and legacy of the apostle Paul. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation. (Formerly RELG 342)
  
  • BREL 324 - Martyrdom and Apocalypticism (4)


    An examination of later writings of the New Testament in light of the church’s precarious position in the late first century and of Greco-Roman culture. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation. (Formerly RELG 341)
  
  • BREL 328 - The Johannine Writings (4)


    An examination of the Gospel and Letters of John with attention to John’s distinctive vision of Jesus and the Christian community. Prereq: UCBF 101 . Offered: Fall, Jan Term, and Spring. (Formerly RELG 343)
  
  • BREL 332 - The Interpretation of the Old Testament within the New Testament (4)


    An introduction to issues in the interpretation of the Old Testament within the New Testament. Distinctive uses and applications of Old Testament themes and texts in the New Testament will be considered, and sample texts from various authors and books will provide a foundation for discussion and further research. Emphasis will be given to understanding New Testament authors as biblical interpreters and biblical theologians who are informed by their knowledge and experience of Christ and the practical and theological challenges of the early church. Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation. (Formerly RELG 335)
  
  • BREL 336 - Paganism when Christianity Began (4)


    An introduction to the study of major pagan religions of the Greco-Roman period, with attention to pagan influences on emerging Christianity. Cross-listed with CLAS 345 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation. (Formerly RELG 345)
  
  • BREL 340 - Archaeology & the Lands of the Bible (4)


    An introduction to the history, methods, and results of archaeology as it is practiced in the lands of the Bible. Prereq: UCCA 102 . Offered: Fall and Spring, on rotation. (Formerly RELG 340)
 

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