Religious Studies

Religion courses are offered by the LDS Institute of Religion, Logos Center for Religious Studies and the University Bible Church. The Logos Center includes the ISU Ecumenical Ministry (American Baptist, Disciples of Christ-Christian, Episcopal, United Methodist, United Presbyterian, United Church of Christ-Congregational) and the Lutheran and Roman Catholic Ministries in Higher Education. A maximum of eight credits may be applied toward a degree from the courses listed below.

Religious Courses Eligible for Credit

RELI 103 Introduction to the Old Testament 2 credits. Chronological development of the Old Testament in its historical context. Graded S/U. D RELI 104 Prophets of the Old Testament 2 credits. Background and teachings of the major and minor prophets. PREREQ: RELI 103 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U. D

RELI 108 Contemporary Christian Thought 2 credits. Broad outline of the theological, philosophical, and sociological current trends in Christian thinking with comparison to traditional Christian thought. Graded S/U. D RELI 205 Introduction to the New Testament 2 credits. Chronological development of the New Testament in its historical context. Graded S/U. D

RELI 206 Teachings of Jesus 2 credits. Analysis of the life and thought of Jesus. PREREQ: RELI 205 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U. D

RELI 208 Life and Letters of Paul 2 credits. The life and letters of Paul considered in the light of their influence on the thought and growth of the church. PREREQ: RELI 205 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U. D

RELI 235 Christian Church History I 2 credits. Study of the beginnings of the Christian Church from 4 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Graded S/U. D

RELI 236 Christian Church History II 3 credits. Continuation of the history of the Christian Church 1000 A.D. to modern times. PREREQ: RELI 235 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. Graded S/U. D

RELI 238 Contemporary American Churches 2 credits. Premise, history, and development of American churches with some comparison. Graded S/U. D RELI 251 The World's Living Religions 2 credits. Study and comparison of the major religions of the world with a view of understanding their similarities and differences. Graded S/U. D

RELI 275 Modern Christian Philosophy 2 credits. Analysis of 20th century trends in religious thought. Graded S/U. D

RELI 285 Christian Ethics 2 credits. Study of Christian teachings concerning the relationship of faith to problems of self and society. Graded S/U. D

RELI 286 Christian Ethics, Courtship, and Marriage 2 credits. Emphasizes spiritual factors contributing to successful courtship, marriage, and family living. Graded S/U. D