The study of the literature of the Bible and its influence on the shaping of Western culture. Modern biblical scholarship examines selected readings from the Old and New Testaments noting their contributions to the understanding of human existence.

Provides analysis of the origin, development and social significance of African-American religious beliefs and practices from a historical perspective.

Emphasizes the contemporary period, including the latest developments in black liberation theologies.

An introduction to the study of religion in a variety of contexts: historical, social, psychological, scientific, philosophical, artistic, and literary. Readings include representative works from the past and present.

Historical approach to the American religious tradition as inclusive of cultural and ethnic diversity. CREL 241 extends into the late nineteenth century and includes topics such as American Indian tribal religions, the Great Awakening, Wesleyan evangelicalism, religious freedom, slavery and Christianity, and the rise of black churches and movements.

Focuses on the twentieth century, examining media evangelism, the rise of cults, the church and human rights issues, ecumenism and the burgeoning of Eastern religions, such as African traditional religions in America. Students may take either course independently or both in sequence.

Course offers a comparative survey of selected religious traditions from the East and West, including traditional African religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Examines major Christian thinkers of the modern period, including the latest developments in black and feminist theology. Students may take either course independently or both in sequence.

A study of structure, function, and influence of religion from a cultural perspective. Drawing from recent sociological and anthropological literature. Explores the origin, significance, and relation of religion to culture.

An examination of the major aspects of religious experience by means of psychological study. Entails critical discussions and analyses of traditional and contemporary psychological theories as these apply to evaluating the impact of religious experiences.

Examines representative religious traditions of Africa, including African tribal religions and adaptations of non-indigenous ones.

For students who wish to take courses at institutions outside of the Atlanta University Center or to study abroad as part of their major program.

New developments in Western religious thought, with emphasis on critical examination of representative religious thinkers and movements of the present century. Topics include rethinking of the concept of God; the rise of ethical relativism, pluralism, and secularism; and new forms of theology, such as process, black theology, feminist, and metaphorical theologies.

New developments in Western religious thought, with emphasis on critical examination of representative religious thinkers and movements of the present century. Topics include rethinking of the concept of God; the rise of ethical relativism, pluralism, and secularism; and new forms of theology, such as process, black theology, feminist, and metaphorical theologies.

Special Topics

Special Topics

In order to further develop their analytical and interpretive skills, students in consultation with their instructor may select an appropriate subject for study. Independent Study requires extensive reading and written work.

In order to further develop their analytical and interpretive skills, students in consultation with their instructor may select an appropriate subject for study. Independent Study requires extensive reading and written work.

In consultation with their advisors, students may select an internship that articulates with their prospective career choices.

In consultation with their advisors, students may select an internship that articulates with their prospective career choices.

In consultation with their advisors, students may select an internship that articulates with their prospective career choices.

In consultation with their advisors, students may select an internship that articulates with their prospective career choices.