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Methodist University offers a BA (Bachelor of Arts Degree) in Religion
and a variety of religion and philosophy courses especially helpful
to those preparing for seminary or graduate school, or for anyone
who would like to develop both critical thinking and a deeper understanding
of the human condition.
Many of our courses are designed to explore the complex relationship
between God, faith, and the world. We also offer courses in ancient
Greek, medical and business ethics, and logic. We
welcome traditional students, nontraditional students, members of
the greater Fayetteville community, and anyone who would like to
audit a course just for fun. We also offer classes online
for those interested in distance learning. Here is a sampling of
some of our more popular religion courses:
- Religion and Film: Watch Hollywood,
foreign, and independent films and engage in discussions about
the history of religion, major religious traditions, various religious
world views, as well as film genres, patterns, and techniques.
Movie buffs always enjoy this class!
- Biblical Literature: Take
a journey from Genesis to Revelation with an emphasis on the historical
and literary traditions of select Bible stories, as well as an
examination of the Bible's overall account of God's desire for
an intimate relationship with humanity. (also offered online!)
- Jesus and The Gospels: Study
the images of Jesus in gospels as well as their historical interpretation
and culture. Readings include Jesus Through the Centuries, Reading
the Gospels in the Dark, and a Jesus novel (e.g., The Gospel According
to Biff or Only Begotten Daughter).
- Religious Literature: Explore
the transformation that lies at the heart of both religion and
religious literature. Select texts include spiritual autobiographies,
creative nonfiction essays, short stories, novels, poems, and
screenplays. Discussions include: salvation as a transformation
of sight, images of the spiritual life, and the nature of our
relationship with God. (also offered online!)
- The Inklings: J. R. R. Tolkien &
C. S. Lewis: Meet C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, close
friends and the first readers of each other's work, and examine
their respective writings and theologies in conversation with
each other. This class considers why Lewis and Tolkien chose to
voice their religious views and beliefs in the genre of fairy-stories
and the epic myth.
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Department of Philosophy and Religion
Search Methodist University
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