Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Religion
RELG 102 A
Title: Intro. to Christian Theology
Instructor: Mrs. Katarina ValcovaBlock: 6
Time: M/W/F 2:20PM-3:20PM
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 130 A
Title: Living Religions of the World
Instructor: Dr. Marwood Larson-HarrisBlock: 5
Time: M/W/F 1:10PM-2:10PM
Room: WEST 024
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 204 A
Title: Islam
Instructor: Dr. Gerald R. McDermottBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: WEST 024
Units: 1
Catalog Description: This course will not only be an introduction tothe Qur'an, the Muslim faith, and the fabric ofIslamic societies, starting with the life ofMuhammad, but we will explore Islamic culturesaround the world as incredibly varied livingtraditions. We will study Islamic political andintellectual history from the liberal end of thespectrum through the ultraconservative Islamist(and militant) end of the spectrum, and examineIslamic practices, both early and contemporary,and will also work in our classroom and in areamosques to get to know Muslims themselves, throughexamining Islamic spirituality, art, culture andfamily life. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
RELG 225 A
Title: Religious Life/Young Adults
Instructor: Dr. Michal ValcoBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: WEST 111
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An introduction to the faith development of young adults and their psychological and social characteristics. This course will identify and foster communication skills for effectively communicating with adolescents. The role of adult leadership in youth groups will be examined. Finally, the course will consider resources for developing and implementing youth ministry programs in congregations. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 246 A
Title: Holocaust
Instructor: Dr. Robert A. WillinghamBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: WEST 228
Units: 1
Catalog Description: An historical account and a religious analysis of the Holocaust, including an examination of theological reactions to this event. (Cross-listed as History 246). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 270 A
Title: Explorations: Bioethics
Instructor: Dr. James C. PetersonBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: BANK 101
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A study of the interaction between religion and society in a selected country or region. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
RELG 406 A
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Marwood Larson-HarrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Selected topics in religion carried out under the supervision of the departmentstaff.
RELG 406 B
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Brent A. Adkins/Dr. Eric J. RothgeryBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Selected topics in religion carried out under the supervision of the departmentstaff.
RELG 406 C
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Aaron SherwoodBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Selected topics in religion carried out under the supervision of the departmentstaff.
RELG 406 D
Title: Independent Study & Research
Instructor: Dr. Gerald R. McDermottBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Selected topics in religion carried out under the supervision of the departmentstaff.
RELG 410 A
Title: Senior Thesis
Instructor: Dr. Gerald R. McDermottBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
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. Marwood Larson-HarrisBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
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: Dr. James C. PetersonBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1/2
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 411 A
Title: Senior Thesis
Instructor: Dr. Brent A. Adkins/Dr. Eric J. RothgeryBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
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 416 A
Title: Internship
Instructor: Dr. Brent A. Adkins/Dr. Eric J. RothgeryBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Catalog Description: A supervised placement in a local church, clinical setting, or social service agency, in which the student would be required to make a practical application of theological and ethical insights. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
