Academic Catalog

Religious Studies (RELG)

RELG-120  
World Religions  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Introduction to the teachings, major figures, attitudes and practices of world religions. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
RELG-130  
Scriptures of World Religions  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
The study of religions based on scriptures selected from Eastern and Western religions. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
RELG-160  
Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: The First Testament  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
Introductory survey of the contents, themes, literary genres, canons, historical background, and modern critical methods for analysis and interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)
RELG-170  
Introduction to Christianity  3 UNITS  
3.0 hours lecture  
This course will provide an introduction to the Christian religion, with a focus on the history of its development. Its scriptures, rituals, and beliefs will be examined, as well as important persons, groups, and events which have developed among the Roman, Orthodox, and Protestant communities of Christianity. (AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC)