Religious Studies - RELS

RELS 446 Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in American Religion 3 OR 4 hours. Religious institutions in the U.S. as a crucible for racial, ethnic, and gender identities, group formation, and intergroup relations; major world religions represented in the U.S. Same as SOC 446. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): SOC 100 and junior standing or above; or consent of instructor. 
RELS 478 The Bible as Literature 3 OR 4 hours. Literary analysis of the English Bible (including the Apocrypha) in its historical and religious contexts; study of the King James Version and successive revisions of it. Same as ENGL 478, and JST 478. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s):  Grade of C or better in ENGL 240; and Grade of C or better in  ENGL 241or Grade of C or better in ENGL 242 or Grade of C or better in ENGL 243; or consent of the instructor.
RELS 495 Topics in Religious History 3 OR 4 hours. Specific topics are announced each term. Same as HIST 495. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of history or consent of the instructor.