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College of Liberal Arts

REL 217 – +Introduction to Christian Traditions (4)

Introduces worldwide Christian origins and current practices. Applies relevant aspects of the academic study of religion to facilitate the evaluation of divergent Christianities. Compares the historical roots of Christianity: in Judaism, in the life of Christ, in the biblical canons, in pre-critical vs. critical hermeneutics, and in the development of divergent traditions: Orthodoxy, the Eastern Churches, Catholicism and Protestantism. Topics include current pastoral practices focused on sacraments, liturgy, preaching and prayer and the hyperreligious experience of monasticism, mysticism and fundamentalism. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
CoreEd-Art&Humanities General
Liberal Arts Humanities Core

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
202603609994004Ables, S.0TBD494955
Registration Restrictions
Campus Restrictions: -C (Corv)
Class Notes: Campus restrictions end Monday of Week 10
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.