Baccalaureate Mass ~ Mercy Center Chapel
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RS 100 Introduction to Religious Thought (3)
An introductory course into the fundamental concepts associated with religious thought. The student will be introduced to the concepts of the sacred, the symbol, ritual and rites of passage, faith, re-birth, mystery, myth, good, evil, the relationship of one to self, community and the Absolute. (Offered as needed)
RS 101 Introduction to Scripture (3)
An introductory level survey of the historical development and contents of the Bible. Major focus will be on the purpose of scripture and its role in divine revelation. (Offered as needed)
RS 103 An Introduction to Christian Thought (3)
An introductory inquiry into the Christian church as a community of faith. Major focus will be on the doctrinal concepts of the Nicene Creed.
RS 108 Major World Religions (3)
An introductory survey of the major religions of the world. The major focus will be on the basic beliefs and practices found in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Shintoism. (Offered as needed) Prerequisite: RS 100 for Liberal Arts majors only.