Religious Studies A100-
Intro Religious Studies
(3)
An introduction to the study of religion, emphasizing the nature, methods, and practices of religion. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A110-
World Religion
(3)
An identification of the nature of religious thinking and belief. The variety of patterns developed in both the West and the East are explored with a special emphasis on the relevance to the contemporary intellectual world. Same as Philosophy A110. Students completing Religious Studies A110 may not receive credit for Philosophy A110. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A115-
Philosophy of Religion
(3)
An examination of key issues of religion, including the nature of religion, arguments for and against the existence of God, and the nature of God. Same as Philosophy A115. Students completing Religious Studies A115 may not receive credit for Philosophy A115. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A120-
Ethics
(3)
Ethical theories and problems. Arguments for and against abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, sexual equality, censorship and economic justice. Same as Philosophy A120. Students completing Religious Studies A120 may not receive credit for Philosophy A120. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A125-
Intro to the Bible
(3)
A survey of how the Bible was written, compiled, copied, and transmitted to the present. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A128-
History of Christianity
(3)
A history of Christianity focusing on its central periods, personalities and ideas from its origins to the present. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A130-
Life & Times of Jesus
(3)
World situation in Jesus' day, Jesus' life and teachings. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A140-
History of Judaism
(3)
History of Judaism from the beginning to the present time. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A145-
Mysticism & Meditation
(3)
An examination of the nature of mysticism and meditation in the world with special emphasis on their development and practices. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A150-
Eastern Thought
(3)
An introduction to the religions of Asia including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A160-
Islam
(3)
An introduction to the beliefs and practices of Islam, its history, and its role in the 21st century. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Religious Studies A180-
The Bible as Literature
(3)
Reading, discussion, and analysis of the literary themes, forms, and techniques of selected books in both the Old and New Testaments. Same as English A141. Students completing Religious Studies A180 may not receive credit for English A141. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: English A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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