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Course Offerings in Religion (REL)The Religion Core
101. Introduction to the Old Testament, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
An introductory study of the background, growth, content, and relevance of the Old Testament.102. Introduction to the New Testament, 3 hours, Fall, Spring, Summer
An introductory study of the background, growth, content, and relevance of the New Testament.201. Introduction to Ministry, 3 hours, Spring
Experience in an area of vocational interest. Assignment by course professor.224. Spiritual Growth and Development, 3 hours, Once each year
Biblical principles and personal implementation in daily life.240. Introduction to Youth Ministry, 3 hours, Once every 2 - 3 years
An overview of the key issues and best practices involved in conducting an effective ministry to youth through the local church and denomination.241. Introduction to Leadership, 3 hours, Once every 2 - 3 years
A study of the principles and models of effective leadership as specifically applied to local church and denominational settings.296. Theological Research, 3 hours, Fall
Research, writing, revision, and presentation of theologically oriented papers.
Baptist Studies Area352. Baptist Biographies, 1 hour, Fall
Focus on persons who have made significant contributions to Baptist life and thought such as C.H.
Spurgeon, Annie Armstrong, Martin Luther King, Jr. and T.B. Maston. Does not meet Baptist
Studies requirement.354. Baptists in the South, 1 hour, Spring
Explores various aspects of Southern Baptist life. Does not meet Baptist Studies requirement.355. History of the Baptist People, 3 hours, Spring
Baptist beginnings and development.357. Tutorial in Baptist Research I, 3 hours, Fall
A guided reading and writing program in preparation for residency at Regents Park College of
Oxford University, England. See department chair.358. Tutorial in Baptist Research II, 3 hours, Spring
A guided reading and writing program in preparation for residency at Regents Park College of Oxford University, England. See department chair.359. Readings in British and Baptist Life, 3 hours, As needed
Students are provided a readings list of books on: British history, Baptist life and thought, and
British Baptist history. Students are required to write reviews on each book to use as background for
their study during the year.427. Religion and Film, 3 hours Offered periodically
Study of the role of film in religion with emphasis on how religion is viewed in film, as well as the methodologies and issues of religious beliefs and Christian theology as they are depicted in the popular cinema. Course may be repeated with change of content. Same as FILM 427.449. Introduction to Pastoral Theology and Care, 3 hours, Spring
This course introduces students to the theologies and practices that inform the discipline of pastoral and spiritual care. Particular attention will be given to the theories connected to the modern, twentieth century pastoral care movement. The course will also explore specific human needs addressed by the discipline of pastoral care, such as death, illness, trauma, and transitional rites of passage.459. Oxford Residency in Baptist Research, 6 hours, Trinity term (approximately the end of April to the end of June)
Eight weeks residency engaging in research and writing under an English Baptist tutor at Regents
Park College, Oxford University, England. See department chair.Biblical Studies Area
313. Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, 3 hours, Spring
The wisdom movement in Israel and its relationship to the wisdom literature in the Old Testament.317. Johannine Literature, 3 hours, Once every 2-3 years
Context and contemporary meaning of the writings of John.318. Sermon on the Mount, 3 hours, Spring odd years
Exegetical study of Matthew 5-7.319. Paul, 3 hours, Once every 2-3 years
Study of the letters, life and thought of the Apostle Paul.411. Parables of Jesus, 3 hours, As needed
Exegetical and theological study of the parables in the Gospels.412. Luke-Acts, 3 hours, As needed
An exegetical, theological, and narrative exploration of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the
Apostles.415. Old Testament Prophets, 3 hours, Fall
Ancient Israelite prophecy from its beginnings.416. Woman and Biblical Tradition, 3 hours, Spring even years
Biblical concepts of woman and study of some individual women in the Bible.417. Pentateuch, 3 hours, As needed
Study of the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy) with special attention to the literary and historical context.Comparative Studies Area
320. Religions of the World, 3 hours, Spring as needed
Survey of world religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Shinto, Judaism, Hinduism and
others, relating beliefs to major events in history and current affairs.322. Contemporary Religious Movements, 3 hours, Spring as needed
The study will inquire into the diverse religious groups current in the contemporary world, especially
in the USA. An analysis of religious pluralism will provide the basis for a comprehensive
treatment of Mormonism, Jehovahs Witnesses, The Unification Church (the Moonies), New Age
and Transcendental Meditation. To a lesser degree, the study will encompass Native American Religions,
American Islam, Bahai, Scientology, etc.323. New Age Movements, 2 hours, Spring as needed
Survey of New Age and Millennial Movements active in the contemporary world. Particular focus
will be given to movements influential in the U.S.A.324. Islam, 2 hours, Spring as needed
A comprehensive examination of the faith and practice of Muslims. In addition to the text (a secondary
source), the student will also read from an English translation of the Quran and other primary
Islamic sources.329. Denominations in America, 3 hours, Spring
An introduction to the origins, distinctive beliefs, and influence of selected denominations in America.404. Nonwestern Religious Thought, 3 hours, Once every 2-3 years
Examines the conceptual component in various Eastern religions. The student will read extensively
from the sacred writings of these religions and seek to formulate the principles which are basic to
them. Comparative studies will be encouraged. Same as PHIL 404.420. Archaeology of Palestine, 3 hours, As needed
An introduction to the methods and results of the excavation of ancient sites in the land of Palestine
and its neighbors. Suggested for students desiring to participate in Carson-Newman Colleges archaeological
dig in Jordan.PHIL 321. Religion and Science, 3 hours, Spring even years
Counts as credit for Religion majors to meet Comparative Studies requirement.Historical Studies Area
339. History of Christianity, 3 hours, Fall
Survey of the development of Christianity since the first century. Same as HIST 357.433. American Religious History, 3 hours, Spring
The course will examine the relationship of religion to the nations history and culture. A particular
emphasis will be placed on themes and movements that transcend denominational movements.437. Woman in Christian History, 3 hours, As needed
Survey of the roles and concepts of women in Christian history as well as their contributions to
Christianity.438. The Reformation: Protestant and Catholic, 3 hours, Once every 3-4 years Same as HIST 434.
Ministry Studies Area
347. Sermon Preparation and Delivery, 3 hours, As needed
Study of the principles of preparing and delivering sermons. Students write, deliver and analyze
sermons. Prerequisite: COMM 135 or instructor's consent.400. Teaching Assistantship, 1-3 hours, Fall, Spring
Teaching assistantship for majors by departmental invitation. May involve some class presentations.
Does not meet ministry studies requirement. Maximum of 6 hours credit.440. *Understanding Families, 3 hours, Twice each year
Study of family process from a systemic perspective. Special attention will be given to the multigenerational
process, the family life cycle and emotional, moral and spiritual development.441. *Love, 1 hour, Once every 2-3 years
Module course exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of love.442. *Grief, 1 hour, Once every 2-3 years
Module course exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of grief.443. *Anger, 1 hour, Once every 2-3 years
Module course exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of anger.444. *Guilt, 1 hour, Once every 2-3 years
Module course exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of guilt.445. *Self Esteem, 1 hour, Once every 2-3 years
Module course exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of self esteem.446. In Search of Yourself, 1 hour, Once every 2-3 years
Module course designed to enable students to understand themselves within the context of their own
family. Students will create a genogram of their family which will facilitate their understanding of
family systems and will help them to value the strengths of their own family.450. Understanding Christian Mission, 3 hours, Every 2-3 years
A survey of the essential aspects of Mission: its biblical/theological foundation and historical advancement.451. Preparing for Christian Mission, 1 hour, Every 2-3 years
A practical study of the life and ministries of missionaries in the contemporary world of missions.
Does not meet Ministry Studies requirement.452. Mission Field Experience, 1-3 hours, Every 2-3 years
Practical missionary experience in a supervised, cross-cultural ministry setting. Involves reading,
journaling, and reflection upon the practice of missions. Requires department approval. May be
repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisites: REL 450 and 451, instructor's consent.
*Graduate students will also be enrolled in these courses.Theological Studies Area
301. Christian Ethics, 3 hours, Fall
Same as PHIL 301.361. Introduction to Systematic Theology, 3 hours, Once every 2-3 years
A review of a systematic selection of theological issues designed to prepare students for further
study.402. Philosophy of Religion, 3 hours, Spring
Same as PHIL 402. Meets Theological Studies requirement for Religion majors.462. Readings in Christian Theology, 3 hours, Once every 2-3 years
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