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    • PSYC 490: Psychology Internship

      0.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      The internship is a field experience course, under the guidance of a site supervisor and psychology professor, in the mental health, human-service-related, educational, or other organization, in which the student will apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in psychology. This course can be repeated for up to six credit hours. Senior standing and program permission.
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    • RELG 101: Introduction to the Old Testament

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course provides a historical introduction to the religious life and thought of ancient Israel by analyzing the literature of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible). In order to properly diagnose this material, students are introduced to a variety of modern methodological approaches. Special emphasis is placed on reading this diverse collection of writings as literary products of their original social and historical contexts, having been composed within the cultural milieu of the ancient Near East. From this perspective, the course examines how ancient Israelites/Jews produced and used these texts to respond theologically and ideologically to their lived experiences. Learning Outcome: Self-Knowledge.
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    • RELG 102: Introduction to the New Testament

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This course provides a historical introduction to the earliest Christian movements by analyzing the literature of the New Testament. In order to properly diagnose this material, students are introduced to a variety of modern methodological approaches. Focus is placed on the distinct nature of individual documents, especially the way that each sets out the purpose of Jesus and his followers in a unique way, reflecting the theological diversity within early Christianity(ies). As a way of understanding these texts, the course devotes particular attention to the Jewish and Greco-Roman worlds in which early Christianity originated and developed, exploring the various social contexts and historical events which impacted the formation of the Christian movement. Learning Outcome: Self-Knowledge.
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    • RELG 201: World Religions

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      An introduction to the beliefs, practices and underlying spiritual values of the major religions of the world, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Field trips to temples, a Greek Orthodox cathedral and other religiously related institutions will be included. Learning Outcome: Global Awareness.
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    • RELG 230: Hebrew and Christian Traditions

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      This interdisciplinary course presents the Hebrew and Christian scriptures as testaments to humanity's spiritual yearning and hope for justice in this world. We will examine the dominant themes of the books of the Old and New Testament, the process through which they become canonical and the historical struggles over their meaning and relevance for issues of social ethics. Learning Outcome: Civic Engagement.
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    • RELG 232: Judeo-Christian Tradition

      4.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      No course description available.
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    • RELG 302: Jerusalem

      4.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      No course description available.
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    • RELG 310: Prophets - Prophecy in the Old Testament

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      Prophets played a crucial role in the social, political, and religious life of ancient Israel, as indicated by the amount of space afforded to prophetic literature in the scriptural canon. This course introduces students to the prophetic movement in ancient Israel, surveying the Old Testament books from Isaiah through Malachi and seeking to understand the unique message of each prophet. Emphasis will be placed on cross-cultural and comparative study of prophecy in the ancient Near East as well as the transformation of prophetic activity during the Second Temple period.
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    • RELG 320: Jesus and the Gospels

      3.00 Credits
      Tusculum University

      The Gospels were written at different times and for different purposes. Although they make use of many of the same traditions, each Gospel presents a unique portrait of Jesus. This course introduces students to the canonical Gospels of the New Testament and many non-canonical Gospels as an avenue into the life and ministry of the historical Jesus. It examines methodologies used in studying the Gospels, their historical and cultural setting, and the unique portrait of Jesus provided by each of the Gospel writers, all of which serves as a basis for an introduction to the study of the historical Jesus.
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