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This seminar introduces research at the graduate level in biblical and theological studies. In addition, it investigates the branches of biblical and theological studies, including their nature, methodology, and relationship with one another. This course also explores issues related to theological prolegomena and biblical hermeneutics.
Religious Studies Review, 2009
2012
The following syllabus was used for an Introduction to Religious Studies taught at Lawrence University in Fall 2012. The class met twice a week, for a session of 110 mins. with a break in the middle. The rationale of the course was to provide students with methods and models of thought, analysis and critique of religious phenomena, rather than with hard data on specific religions. In short, the difference between an Introduction to World Religions and Introduction to Religious Studies should be understood, in order to properly assess the structure of the course. It is therefore that sources from various traditions are presented in comparison without historical context, and for the same reason non-religious works of fiction were also introduced. The first half of the course was entitled “components of religion” and the second half “critique of religion.” The first half focused on abstract ideas, with each class starting with a list of words related to that theme, each student contributing a word and explaining how it relates to the topic. The second half was accompanied with Pals’ excellent Eight Theories, and with selections from the actual scholars Pals introduces. Markham and Lohr’s reader was used for some primary texts and some basic facts on religions, providing a peephole to how a World Religions class may have looked. It is slightly more theological than critical with an undertone of a Christian bias. These defects in the reader were discussed in class, but it was nevertheless chosen for its affordability and accessibility. In addition to many classic readings, the course included two selections from the faculty at Lawrence University, as a way of introducing students to research conducted in their home institution, and to familiarize majors in the department with the work of their teachers. Such selections will change from institution to institution. The final assignment of the course is appended to this syllabus and requires the students to combine the two sections of the course, choosing one component, and analyzing it in a single tradition using at least one critique. Click link above to view file.
This cover sheet is for the use of all students submitting work for the examination of a number of papers offered by the Faculty of Theology and Religion. It should be used by students studying the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Theology.
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