Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Religion
RELG 102 A
Title: Christian Faith and Life
Instructor: Dr. Michal Valco/Mrs. Katarina ValcovaBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: LIB 01
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An examination of the basis tenets of Christian belief, its moral teachings, and way of life. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 105 A
Title: Socrates, Jesus & the Buddha
Instructor: Dr. Ned WisnefskeBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A survey of the main figures in the religious and philosophical traditions of the Western world, as well as major figures in Eastern religion and philosophy. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 130 A
Title: Living Religions of the World
Instructor: Dr. Eric J. RothgeryBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: WEST 311
Units: 1
Catalog Description: The major living religions of the world; their sources, nature, and attempt to deal with certain human problems. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 201 A
Title: Isrl Patr, Proph, Prin, Priest
Instructor: Mr. James W. BarkerBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 311
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An historical and critical study of the religion,history, and literature of ancient Israel.Particluar attention will be given tounderstanding the differences between historicaland faith-based modes of interpreting scripture.Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 205 A
Title: Hinduism
Instructor: Dr. Eric J. RothgeryBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 325
Units: 1
Catalog Description: This course will be a survey of Hindu traditionsfrom the early Indus Valley, through the Vedic,Epic and Puranic eras to the medieval and moderneras. We will focus on Hindu texts, rituals,aesthetics and philosophies, and social and familystructures.
RELG 214 E
Title: Religion in America
Instructor: Dr. Gerald R. McDermottBlock: E3
Time: T/TH 4:30PM-6:00PM
Room: WEST 115
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An investigation and examination of the distinctive beliefs and practices of mainstream religious groups and their influence upon the development of America. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 230 E
Title: Intro to Theology of M. Luther
Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Paul HinlickyBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: WEST 216
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A critical reading of the major theological texts of Martin Luther, considering historical context and the texts significance for church and society. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 290 A
Title: Feminist Readings of the Bible
Instructor: Mr. James W. BarkerBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: WEST 325
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An investigation into the historical origins ofthe Bible and the ways in which texts from theBible relevant to women's lives have been interpreted throughout history.The course will then focus on the responses offeminist readers to these difficult passages fromthe Bible and their varied attempts to understandthe realities of women's lives in the ancientworld and to address the ongoing influence ofthese biblical texts in women's lives today.
RELG 325 A
Title: Modern Theology
Instructor: Dr. Ned WisnefskeBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: WEST 131
Units: 1
Comments: Previous course in RELG or PHIL
Catalog Description: A study of the ways Christian theologiansresponded to the intellectual and culturalchallenges of the modern world (1650 - 1950).Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 410 A
Title: Senior Thesis
Instructor: Dr. Eric J. RothgeryBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Senior Standing
Catalog Description: At the end of the junior year every major will register with a member of the department to study and write a major paper in the final year. Guidelines, requirements and dates are explained in The Senior Thesis. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 410 B
Title: Senior Thesis
Instructor: Dr. Gerald R. McDermottBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Senior Standing
Catalog Description: At the end of the junior year every major will register with a member of the department to study and write a major paper in the final year. Guidelines, requirements and dates are explained in The Senior Thesis. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 410 C
Title: Senior Thesis
Instructor: The Rev. David DelaneyBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: Senior Standing
Catalog Description: At the end of the junior year every major will register with a member of the department to study and write a major paper in the final year. Guidelines, requirements and dates are explained in The Senior Thesis. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 495 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Gerald R. McDermottBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper.
RELG 495 B
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Ned WisnefskeBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
Comments: See Catalog
Catalog Description: A program of independent study culminating in a paper.
