2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PRA 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, junior standing, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of PRA 299 , 399, or PRA 499 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 419 - Entertainment Marketing and Promotion
Prerequisites, MKTG 304 , or MKTG 305 , and PRA 230 , PRA 231 , PRA 305 , public relations and advertising major. An overview of the entertainment marketplace, focusing on the capabilities of the major studios. This course offers an application of advertising, marketing, and public relations principles to the motion picture industry through the development of motion picture marketing plans, including positioning statements, media and promotional plans, and synergistic activities. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 420 - Producing Commercials
Prerequisites, FTV 130A , or FTV 130E , and animation and visual effects, or film production, or public relations and advertising, or television writing and production, or news and documentary major, or advertising minor. Advertising theory, audience research, and strategic message development come together in producing commercials. The course explores the effective use of visual storytelling in the production of television commercials. Editing experience suggested. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 429 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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PRA 461 - Case Studies in Advertising
Prerequisites, MKTG 304 , or MKTG 305 , and PRA 230 , and public relations and advertising major, or advertising minor. An intensive study of the applications of advertising theory and principles to specific advertising cases in business and non-profit organizations. Research, discussion, and written situation analysis to determine if case studies were successful. Particular attention given to target market analysis, message strategies, and media objectives. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 470 - Public Relations Case Studies
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , and public relations and advertising major, or public relations minor. An intensive study of the application of public relations theory and principles to the problems of business, non-profit, and special interest organizations. In this course, students will learn to evaluate cases related to crisis public relations, community relations, international public relations and other disciplines. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 471 - Advanced Public Relations Writing
Prerequisites, PRA 371 , public relations and advertising major. Building on the skills and forms studied in PRA 371 , the student creates a complete press kit and develops the skills necessary for such public relations tasks as writing public relations, editorial advertising, and broadcast copy. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 472 - Student Public Relations Firm
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , PRA 371 , consent of instructor. An introduction to the experience of working with a public relations firm by developing campaign strategies and communication materials for various clients. In this course, students will prepare PR campaigns for clients or compete in public relations competitions, such as the annual national PRSSA Bateman Case Study Competition. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 473 - Student Advertising Agency I
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. PRA 230 or PRA 231 recommended. This class provides an introduction to the culture and operations of an advertising agency. Students begin this fall semester course, with the foundational process of a campaign’s development. Utilizing strategy and research techniques for a real client, typically as part of the National Student Advertising Competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, a platform is created which sets the stage for creative development. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 474 - Student Advertising Agency II
Prerequisites, PRA 273 or PRA 473 and consent of instructor. PRA 230 or PRA 231 recommended. This class provides an in depth look at the culture and operations of an advertising agency. Building on the strategy and research completed in PRA 273 / PRA 473 Student Advertising Agency I, students delve into the creative development and element aspects of a full scope advertising campaign for a real client, typically as part of the National Student Advertising Competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 490 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for an agency, a studio, media or production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits
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PRA 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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PRA 497 - Advertising Campaigns
Prerequisites, MKTG 304 , or MKTG 305 , and PRA 230 , public relations and advertising major. This is the capstone course for students studying advertising. Study and practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective advertising campaigns. An examination of advertising strategy as it fits into the overall marketing plan, development and testing of creative concepts, and the design of advertising campaigns using multiple media channels. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 498 - Public Relations Campaigns
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , PRA 371 , public relations and advertising major. This is the capstone course for students studying public relations. Study and practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective programs of communication. Emphasis will be on using a wide variety of communication techniques in support of organizational goals and objectives. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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PRA 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Designed to meet specific interests which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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Real Estate |
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REAL 370 - Principles of Real Estate
Prerequisite, ECON 200 . This course covers the fundamentals of real estate. Topics include property types, market analysis, real estate management and development, brokerage and appraisal, legal and regulatory issues, and investment analysis. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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REAL 371 - Real Estate Practice
Prerequisites, ECON 200 , REAL 370 , or consent of instructor. This is an introductory real estate course at the undergraduate level. It studies the most important real estate documents used in a typical transaction including the agent/broker employment contract, the listing agreement and the purchase and sales agreement including its various addendums. This course along with REAL 370 applies toward the mandatory educational requirement for obtaining the California State Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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REAL 417 - Real Estate Finance
Prerequisite, FIN 317 . An examination of debt and equity financing for residential and commercial real estate properties. The course provides a foundation in real property valuation and underwriting and the debt and equity financing alternatives available in the capital markets. Other topics include real estate cash flow analysis, secondary mortgage markets, securitization, and REITs. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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REAL 427 - Real Estate Law
Prerequisite, REAL 370 . An examination of the legal issues involved in real estate acquisition, disposal, investment, and development. Topics include the nature and scope of real property, legal aspects of real estate transactions, land use and regulation, and ethical issues in real estate. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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REAL 436 - Real Estate Development
Prerequisite, REAL 370 . This course is designed to provide an overview of the real estate development process with an emphasis on the economic, environmental, institutional, regulatory, and social contexts. Topics discussed include market analysis, site acquisition, due diligence, zoning, entitlements, approvals, site planning, building design, construction, financing, leasing, and ongoing management and disposition. Value creation and risk identification and management will be important elements of the course. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REAL 496 - Special Topics in Real Estate
Prerequisite, REAL 370 . In-depth study of a specific area, content of course changes every semester. May be repeated once. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REAL 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. Maximum of 6 credits. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3-6 credits
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Religious Studies |
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REL 115 - Living Religions of the World
A survey of religious traditions of the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: basic beliefs and practices and their relevance to human problems today. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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REL 120 - Global Ethics and Religion
(Same as PHIL 120 .) An introduction to ethical issues from the perspective of the world religions: What is the relationship between religion and ethics? Why do people suffer? How do the religions differ on ethics? Are there universal religious ethical values? (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 125 - Philosophy of Religion
(Same as PHIL 125 .) 3 credits
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REL 130 - The Study of Religion
The focus of the course is not on the study of any particular mode of religious expression, but on the shape and development of the discipline of comparative religion as a field of inquiry. The major issues covered in this course concentrate on the nature of religion and the methods used to study religious phenomena. Some of the methodologies introduced are cultural, historical, sociological, psychological, artistic, phenomenological, theological and feminist theories. Readings include primary texts from the major theorists on the nature of religion, manifestations of the sacred or holy, religious symbolism, myths, ritual, religious language, sacred texts, religious communities, concepts of fate, afterlife, destiny and gender relations in religion and society. Through case studies in several world religions students analyze the religion’s history of interpretations and how these interpretations have impacted societal, cultural, and theological ideologies in a global context. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 150 - The Bible and Popular Culture: Engaging the Sacred Text
Employing interdisciplinary methods such as cultural, narrative, and socio-historical criticism and feminist theory, this course examines how biblical themes and motifs are expressed through the lens of popular culture including film, artwork, novels, music, TV, the internet, and advertisements, to understand the Bible’s impact on contemporary society. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 199 - Individual Study
(Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 200 - Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures
Development of the Hebrew scriptures in their various genres within the context of evolving ideas, values, and social concerns from Hebrew beginnings through the prophets to post-exilic times. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 201 - Introduction to the New Testament
Students examine the Jesus of the gospels, gospel tradition, rise of the Christian community, life and letters of Paul, and later books of the New Testament. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 202 - Introduction to Islam
An introduction to the faith and practices of Islam. The course will include an overview of the life of Prophet Muhammad, the Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic beliefs, acts of worship, moral and ethical codes, history, and culture. (Offered every fall.) 3 credits
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REL 213 - Introduction to Judaism
This course traces the history, beliefs, literature, and practices of Judaism from its beginnings in the biblical period to modernity. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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REL 214 - Introduction to Christianity
This course introduces the origins of Christianity and provides a general understanding of its doctrines and history, including the divides among Western Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant traditions. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 217 - The Holocaust and Religious Faith
This course explores Judeo-Christian beliefs and values in relation to the events of the Holocaust. Central topics include the role of religious faith in survival, rescue, and resistance during the Holocaust and major Jewish and Christian theological interpretations of the Holocaust. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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REL 229 - Experimental Course
(Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 240 - Interfaith Leadership, Understanding and Engagement
This course will focus on basic religious literacy integrated with the study and application of specific techniques, purposes, and strategies for interfaith dialog and action, equipping students for active engagement and leadership in fostering interfaith understanding and cooperation. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 242 - Mindfulness
(Same as PCST 242 .) In this course students will learn, practice, and explore what it means to be mindful, including the roots of modern mindfulness, the science behind mindfulness, and additional academic research on the benefits and limitations of mindfulness, as well as the practice of cultivating present moment awareness. P/NP. (Offered fall semester.) 1½ credit
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REL 243 - Advanced Applied Mindfulness
Prerequisite, REL 242 or consent of instructor. In this course, students will further learn, practice, and explore what it means to be mindful. We will learn the roots of modern mindfulness, the science behind mindfulness, and additional academic research on the benefits and limitations of mindfulness. Students will also learn mindfulness, the practice of cultivating present moment awareness without judgement to the experiences that are arising inwardly as well as outwardly. Each class will be a combination of practice, lecture, group feedback, and discussion. Students will explore ways mindfulness is being applied within their particular discipline and future vocation, and discover authentic methods for its application. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 1½-3 credits
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REL 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study and research, students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 303 - Readings in Qur’an and Hadith
A study of the selected basic texts of Islam: the Qur’an and Hadith. The course will also include an introduction to the history and compilation of the Qur’an and Hadith, various methods of interpretations, classical and modern critical analysis as well as the issues related to the authenticity of these texts. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 304 - The Ancient Mediterranean World
(Same as HIST 304 .) 3 credits
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REL 306 - The Middle Ages
(Same as HIST 306 .) 3 credits
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REL 307 - Germany and the Holocaust
(Same as HIST 307 .) This course examines the Holocaust within the context of the history of World War II. Topics include the origins of the Holocaust, the implementation of the Final Solution, resistance to the Nazis, survivor experiences, and the legacy of the Holocaust. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 309 - Religion, Knowledge, and Evil
(Same as PHIL 309 .) 3 credits
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REL 310 - From Socrates to Aquinas
(Same as PHIL 310 .) 3 credits
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REL 311 - Descartes to Kierkegaard
(Same as PHIL 311 .) 3 credits
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REL 312 - Religious Experience in Film and Fiction
This course introduces the relationship of the religious and spiritual experience and the arts. After setting down fundamental theological principles of spirituality, this course surveys the nature of religious experience through two accessible fronts: film and contemporary American fiction. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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REL 314 - Fiction, Film and the Western Contemplative Tradition
Both the contemplative and artist share a profound inner encounter with the self in a creative and transformative experience. This course aligns these two encounters. The student will be introduced to the scholarly field of Christian spirituality and the praxis of the classic methods of meditation and contemplation. The course targets artistic expression in 20th and 21st century films and literature. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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REL 315 - Archaeology of Ancient Israel
(Same as HIST 315 .) This course explores the archaeology, history, geography, and religions of ancient Israel during the biblical period (2000 BCE -70 CE) Settlement patterns, material culture, ethnic and religious identity as well as the pivotal relationship between archaeology and the Bible will be discussed. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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REL 316 - Genesis and Gender
Jewish, Christian, and Muslim interpretations of Genesis have shaped and defined gender roles and society hierarchies throughout history. This course examines the Genesis texts, through a variety of methodologies to understand gender roles, power, authority, sexuality, narrative, and cultural representations of the women. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits
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REL 319 - Images of Jesus
Jesus Christ has been the dominant religious and cultural figure in Western civilization for two-thousand years. This course critically evaluates philosophical, theological, biblical, and historical conceptions of Jesus and explores the important implications those viewpoints bring to Christology and theology. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 322 - Topics in Theology
This course examines major topics in modern theology, focusing on the 20th and 21st centuries. Students consider theological understandings of God, the natural world, human nature and human community, and issues such as the relationship of revelation and reason, the relevance of God in the modern scientific world, the impact of inter-religious encounter, gender and sexual orientation on theological reflection, and the emergence of theologies of liberation and the call for social and ecological justice and care. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 322a - Philosophical Theology
(Same as PHIL 322a .) This course uses philosophical methodology to examine major issues in modern theology. Students consider issues such as whether God can be understood by human reason, whether there is only one correct understanding of God, the relevance of talking about God in the modern scientific world, and how the religious person should view contrary faiths of other religions. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 323 - Interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)
An intensive study of selected materials in the Hebrew scriptures: the prophets, the wisdom literature, the Deuteronomistic history, and the Pentateuch. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 324 - Interpretation of the New Testament
An intensive study of selected materials in the New Testament and early Christian literature, such as images of Jesus, the gospel of John, the life and letters of Paul, and the gnostic gospels. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 325 - Albert Schweitzer: His Life and Thought
(Same as PCST 325 , PHIL 325 .) This course explores Schweitzer’s contributions to philosophy, theology, medicine, music, peace, philanthropy, and voluntary service. The primary focus will be on Schweitzer’s central moral ideal of reverence for life and its contemporary relevance. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 329 - Experimental Course
Religious Studies experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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REL 330 - Women and Religion
Students examine women’s roles in religious traditions, including ways of being religious and religious leadership, as well as the recovery of women’s voices from the past and the transformation of these traditions today. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 330a - Women and Religion: Voodoo in Context
Students examine women’s roles in religious traditions, including ways of being religious and religious leadership, as well as the recovery of women’s voices from the past and the transformation of these traditions today. This travel course focuses particularly on women’s roles in Voodoo to understand the intersection between gender and society. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 333 - Deconstructing Hogwarts: Religion, Race, and Gender in Harry Potter
This Interterm travel course explores the global Harry Potter phenomenon through the lenses of religious studies and gender analysis, examining themes in the wizarding world as a common backdrop for the discussion of religion, race, gender, ethnicity, and social class in communities and community formation. Course will take place at Chapman and in London and Oxford, England. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 334 - Religion and Love in World Literature
This interdisciplinary course explores the concept of love within different literary, philosophical, cultural and critical contexts with particular emphasis on the ways religion informs and impacts understandings of love. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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REL 335 - Hinduism and the Religions of India
A study of the historical development of Hinduism; the texts, practices, and world views that characterize its various paths to liberation; other religious traditions arising in India (Sikhism, Jainism, and Buddhism); and the impact of Islam in this region. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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REL 335a - Religions of India: Diversity and Dialogue
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. A study of the historical development of Hinduism and other religions in India; the texts, practices, and worldviews that characterize the various paths to liberation and salvation; and the dynamic interrelationships between followers of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism in this region. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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REL 336 - Buddhism
This course presents a study of the Buddha and the historical and philosophical development of Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism, exploring their understanding of the human predicament and the solutions they offer. Students consider ritual and meditative practices, and the interaction between Buddhism and existing traditions in the cultures in which it thrives. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 340 - The Bible as Literature: The Hebrew Scriptures
(Same as ENG 340 .) This course considers the Hebrew Scripture as literature. Key texts of various genres from the Hebrew Scriptures will be examined. Clarification of the parameters of biblical scholarships and interpretation will be established. Literary criticism will be employed to engage the various genres of biblical literature. This course prioritizes clear and creative articulation using writing skills. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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REL 341 - The Bible as Literature: The Christian Scriptures
(Same as ENG 341 .) This course considers the Christian Scripture as literature. Key texts of various genres from the Christian Scriptures will be examined. Clarification of the parameters of biblical scholarships and interpretation will be established. Literary criticism will be employed to engage the various genres of biblical literature. This course prioritizes clear and creative articulation using writing skills. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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REL 350 - Happiness: Exploring Its Spiritual and Rational Foundations
This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of happiness as an underlying orientation to life, with attention to religious conceptions and spiritual paths to attaining it from the world’s religions and contemporary research findings from surveys to neuroscience. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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REL 351 - Health, Healing and Wholeness in the World Religions
An interdisciplinary exploration of healing traditions and conceptions of wholeness and health in the major world religions and their role in the practice of global integrative medicine. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 352 - Quantum Theory, Cosmology and Consciousness
Integrating the disciplines of quantum physics, cosmology, Asian philosophy and religion, and consciousness studies, this course examines the role that consciousness in understandings of the cosmos, the brain and the human condition and explores humanity’s emerging paradigm of wholeness and interconnectedness through both scientific and spiritual lenses. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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REL 353 - Religion and Medicine
This interdisciplinary course focuses on the intellectual history of medicine, tracing the development of concepts of health, illness and healing across a range of religious, philosophical and cultural traditions, including Greek, Indian, Chinese, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, African and/or Native American sources. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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REL 355 - New Religious Movements in Global Context
This course examines New Religious Movements within the context of larger political, cultural, and economic processes, including post-colonialism, modernization, and globalization, with attention to movements that have emerged within the last 150 years, such as The Native American Church, modern Kabbalah, Baha’i, the Raelians, neo-Hindu Gurus like Sathya Sai Baba or Rajneesh, Japanese new religions and various forms of religious terrorism (al Qaeda, Aum Shinrikyo, and Christian Identity), addressing the diversity of these movements, what gives rise to them, and how they developed over time. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 359 - Elie Wiesel: Life and Works
(Same as HIST 359 .) 3 credits
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REL 365 - Topics in the Holocaust
(Same as HIST 365 .) 3 credits
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REL 365a - Perpetrators, Witnesses, and Rescuers
(Same as HIST 365a .) 3 credits
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REL 366 - The Latino/a Religious Experience: From Colonialism to Liberation
This course surveys the Latin American as well as U.S. Latino/a religious experience as seen in a variety of creative forms, from its historical roots to contemporary artistic expressions. Key considerations include missionary evangelization, Liberation Theology, Pentecostalism, Evangelicalism, and such popular religious expressions as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Día de los Muertos, and narco-cults. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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REL 370 - Research in Religion
Prerequisite, nine credits in religion, at least three of which are upper-division in the general area of the research topic. Guided individual investigation on a specific topic beyond regular curricular offerings. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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REL 375 - Violence and Nonviolence in Society and Religion
Students examine the religious, philosophic, economic, and biological roots of aggression, violence, and nonviolence among individuals and social groups. The approach is interdisciplinary, and the methods employed range from the study of religious texts through the exploration of cultural tradition. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits
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REL 380 - Law and Religion
This course explores the place and nature of law within a wide range of major religious traditions and cultures around the world, as well as laws about religion, including the First Amendment religion clauses and religious issues in American case law. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 398 - Junior-Senior Seminar
Prerequisites, REL 115 , REL 130 , junior standing, religious studies major, or minor, or consent of instructor. In the junior or senior year, religious studies majors and minors must enroll at least once in the Junior-Senior Seminar. May be repeated for credit as the theme of the seminar changes. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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REL 399 - Individual Study
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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REL 415 - Archaeology of Ancient Israel: Field and Laboratory Methods
In this 4 week summer travel course, students will participate in the Jezreel Expedition, a multidisciplinary archaeological, environmental, and ethnographical investigation in northern Israel. The Jezreel Expedition is sponsored by the University of Evansville and the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa; with consortium members– the University of Arizona, Chapman University, Vanderbilt University and Villanova University. Students will experience firsthand an archaeological dig in Israel, excavating material remains to understand ancient Near Eastern history, daily life activities, gender and society roles, space utilization, town planning, trade, political relations, and the development of the religious traditions of ancient Israel. Specific methodologies including field excavation, pottery analysis, laboratory processing, and the recording and interpretation of artifacts, stratigraphy, top plans, section drawing, computer applications, use of optical and electronic theodolites, registration, pottery reading, lithic analysis and archaeozoology. In addition to archaeological field skills, students will learn how the finds can illuminate the history, literature, culture, and religion of the ancient Canaan and Israel through lectures and assigned readings, therefore contextualizing the fieldwork. The ideology of archaeology, the development of its techniques, and its key contributions to understanding the Bible will be important factors in this class. Settlement patterns, the material culture, fortifications, monumental architecture, domestic contexts, cultic and other objects will be discussed along with the question of the ethnic and religious identities of the various groups who settled in Israel during the different periods. As we will live on a functioning kibbutz with founding kibbutz members, a secondary goal of gaining an understanding of Israeli history, Zionism, and communal societal structure. Daily lectures, workshops, and organized weekend trips to archaeological, historical and religious sites will be led by professional archaeologists and scholars. Students will live in at Kibbutz Jezreel in guesthouses (2-3 to a room) with dig participants from other US and international universities. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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REL 490 - Independent Internship
(Offered as needed.) 1-6 credits
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REL 498 - Senior Capstone Project
Prerequisites, religious studies major, senior standing. In the senior year, all religious studies majors must enroll in a Senior Capstone Project, which is to be taken with a faculty member in the department. (Offered as a reading and conference only.) 3 credits
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REL 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, completion of lower-division requirements and four upper-division courses in religion with a 3.300 GPA. Normally taken in final semester at the university. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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SCI 150 - Grand Challenges in Science I
This research seminar is a continuation of the Grand Challenges FFC. It is designed to provide a mentored experience for teams as they pursue possible solutions to their grand challenges. Faculty serving as team mentors will use evidence-based approaches to improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. Faculty are joined by a number of external experts who provide students with additional insights into their challenges, introduce them to a diversity of careers in science, and serve as the foundation of a professional network. In this phase, teams are encouraged to grow, evolve, and even recruit new members across campus, as it becomes clearer what skills are needed to advance towards their goals. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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SCI 200 - Grand Challenges in Science II
This seminar is a continuation of the Grand Challenges in Science series. It is designed to provide a mentored experience for teams as they pursue possible solutions to their grand challenges. Faculty serving as team mentors will use evidence-based approaches to improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. Faculty are joined by a number of external experts who provide students with additional insights into their challenges, introduce them to a diversity of careers in science, and serve as the foundation of a professional network. In this phase, teams are encouraged to grow, evolve, and even recruit new members across campus, as it becomes clearer what skills are needed to advance towards their goals. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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SCI 250 - Grand Challenges in Science III
This seminar is a continuation of the Grand Challenges in Science series. It is designed to provide a mentored experience for teams as they pursue possible solutions to their grand challenges. Faculty serving as team mentors will use evidence-based approaches to improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills. Faculty are joined by a number of external experts who provide students with additional insights into their challenges, introduce them to a diversity of careers in science, and serve as the foundation of a professional network. In this phase, teams are encouraged to grow, evolve, and even recruit new members across campus, as it becomes clearer what skills are needed to advance towards their goals. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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SCI 329 - Experimental Course
Science experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. May be repeated for credit if the topic is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 0-4 credits
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SCI 400 - Applying to Graduate Programs in the Sciences
This 1-credit seminar is intended for students who intend to apply to research-based Ph.D. graduate programs in the natural or applied sciences during the fall semester. It will cover best practices and include targeted assignments to help students craft their graduate school and fellowship applications for maximum success, including: - Identifying your desired subfield - Narrowing down your search - Contacting potential Ph.D. mentors - Drafting personal statements - Seeking letters of recommendation - Making your final decision (Offered fall semester.) 1 credit
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SCAC 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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SCAC 383A - Screen Acting in Production Workshop
Prerequisites, TH 218 , junior standing, screen acting major. Workshop-style course in which each student takes roles in film and television projects. Students are prepared for their individual out-of-class acting experiences via in-class exercises and lessons including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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SCAC 383B - Screen Acting in Production Workshop
Prerequisites, SCAC 383A , TH 218 , junior standing. Workshop-style course in which each student takes roles in film and television projects. Students are prepared for their individual out-of-class acting experiences via in-class exercises and lessons including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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SCAC 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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SCAC 497 - Thesis in Screen Acting Workshop
Prerequisites, SCAC 383A , SCAC 383B , senior standing, consent of instructor. Workshop-style course in which each student takes major roles in advanced film projects. Students are mentored through their individual out-of-class acting experiences, including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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SCAC 498 - Thesis in Screen Acting Workshop
Prerequisites, SCAC 497 , senior standing, consent of instructor. Workshop-style course in which each student takes major roles in advanced film projects. Students are mentored through their individual out-of-class acting experiences, including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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SW 127 - Screenwriting Intensive
Prerequisite, screenwriting major. An intensive immersion in the building blocks of cinematic writing: character, visualization, dialogue, scenes and basic dramatic structure. Students begin with character and scene writing exercises and proceed to the development of several short scripts. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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SW 128 - Character Analysis for Writers
Prerequisites, SW 127 , screenwriting major. Screenwriting students will create compelling, truthful, and authentic characters and prepare to produce some scenes in a production class. They will then develop a treatment or beat sheet for a character-driven feature script. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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SW 155 - Short Film Analysis
Prerequisite, screenwriting major. Some sections may be open to other DCFMA majors. An immersion class into the world of short films. Short films screened and analyzed will include: classic shorts that launched directorial careers, short films that were expanded into classic features, great short films from different parts of the world, award winning film school shorts, and segments from feature films consisting of several short films. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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SW 227 - Screenwriting Fundamentals
Prerequisite, creative producing, or film production, or screen acting, or television and writing production major, or television minor. A workshop introduction to the building blocks upon which all film and television writing are based: visualization, dialogue, scenes, sequences, and basic dramatic structure. Students begin with writing exercises and proceed to the development of several short scripts. Some sections may be restricted to film production majors only. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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