Lower Division Courses

100. Exploring the Bible (3)
Basic content and themes of Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament using methods of contemporary biblical studies. Bible as literature, philosophy, history, revelation, and myth. Addresses ancient Near Eastern cultural setting and significance of Hebrew Bible for origins of Christianity.

101. World Religions (3)
Major world and selected tribal traditions from primal times to present. Broad historical development and philosophical overview including founders, teachings, beliefs, practices and interactions with culture, such as art, literature, politics.

103. American Religious Diversity (3)
Religious identities and traditions of the diverse peoples living in the U.S. Major world religions in context of contemporary multicultural America. Religions of indigenous peoples and recent religious movements which have arisen in U.S.

296. Experimental Topics (1-4)
Selected topics. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Limit of nine units of any combination of 296, 496, 596 courses applicable to a bachelor's degree.