SCC Course Catalog

Religion (REL)

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
REL	110	World Religions	3/3

This course introduces the world's major religious traditions. Topics include Primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the origins, history, beliefs, and practices of the religions studied.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
REL	211	Introduction to Old Testament	3/3

This course is a survey of the literature of the Hebrews with readings from the law, prophets, and other writings. Emphasis is placed on the use of literary, historical, archeological, and cultural analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand Old Testament literature.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
REL	212	Introduction to New Testament	3/3

This course is a survey of the literature of first-century Christianity with readings from the gospels, Acts, and the Pauline and pastoral letters. Topics include the literary structure, audience, and religious perspective of the writings, as well as the historical and cultural context of the early Christian community. Upon completion, students should be able to use the tools of critical analysis to read and understand New Testament literature.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none

Prefix	Number	Title	Contact / Credit Hours
REL	221	Religion in America	3/3

This course is an examination of religious beliefs and practice in the United States. Emphasis is placed on mainstream religious traditions and non-traditional religious movements from the Colonial period to the present. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appreciate the diversity of religious traditions in America.

Prerequisite: none

Corequisite: none