| Old Testament | New Testament | Ethhics | World Religions |

Old Testament
This class is a study of the history, literature and theology of the Old Testament. The course starts with an overview of the formation of the Old Testament Canon and then goes into an in-depth study of the Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom literature, and the Major and Minor Prophets. Students will also learn the history and culture that surrounds Old Testament Israel and how the Old Testament fits in today’s culture.

New Testament
This class is a study of the history and theology of the New Testament. A brief overview of the political, cultural, and religious background of the New Testament is followed by a study of the life and teachings of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels, the history of the early Apostolic Church, the life and though of St. Paul, and the theology of the General Epistles.

Ethics
This course is designed not to give answers about morality, but to deepen one's moral understanding through examination an dialog on moral issues. In order to understand the complexity of moral decision-making, students sill be introduced to the vast history of ethics and moral development and will examine various positions on each issue covered. There is no text for the course. Copies of assigned readings will be given out in class. Students will also be assigned weekly readings from Newsweek. This is designed to be a seminar class. Student participation is essential and will be a significant part of the grade.

World Religions
This class provides students with a brief overview of religion and its impact. The first semester is spent exploring the five major religions of the world (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam), focusing on their founding / founders, sacred texts, key ideas and celebrations. The second semester is spent investigating ancient mythology, less prominent religions and researching significant topics in religion.