Course Descriptions
R&P102I INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (3). A study of the insights, vocabulary, research methods, and career possibilities of international conflict and peace. Alternate years. Fall 2007.
R&P104 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (3). A survey of the major historical events and faith issues in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible in their literary, historical, religious, and contemporary dimensions. Each Fall/Each Spring.
R&P105 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3). Introduction to the problems of philosophy and the nature of philosophical thinking. Based on readings from classical and modern philosophers, with emphasis on diversity of approaches. Each Fall/Each Spring.
R&P107 INTRODUCTION TO QUAKERS (3). An introductory study of the faith and practice of the Religious Society of Friends or Quakers from 17th century origins until the present day. Each Fall/Each Spring.
R&P211 LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING (3). Introduction to the study and practice of correct thinking. Problems in the uses of language and identification of informal fallacies. Covers inductive and deductive reasoning. Each Spring.
R&P216 VALUES AND ETHICS (3). Nature and meaning of ethical values and the human experience of moral decision-making in a changing world of competing values. Each Fall/Each Spring.
R&P225I COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS (3). An examination of Chinese, Indian, Muslim, and Buddhist religious faiths and practices trying to grasp both their similarities and differences with frequent reference to Jewish and Christian values in Western Cultures. Each Fall/Each Spring.
R&P250 EXPLORING CHRISTIANITY (3). A survey of the development of thought and practice of the Christian Church throughout history. Each Fall/Each Spring.
R&P301I CLASSICAL AND MEDIEVAL THOUGHT (3). The development of Western religious and philosophical thought from the classical Greek through the medieval period. Alternate years. Fall 2006.
R&P302I RENAISSANCE AND MODERN THOUGHT (3). The development of Western religious and philosophical thought from the Renaissance and Reformation through the Enlightenment and Modern period. Alternate years. Fall 2007.
R&P305 MEDIATION (3). Study of the theory of mediation. Provides opportunities to practice mediation, either in the campus-sponsored mediation program or in a setting beyond campus. Alternate years. Spring 2008.
R&P326I EAST-WEST PHILOSOPHY (3). A comparison of Western thought with selected Indian, Buddhist, Chinese, and Japanese philosophies. Alternate years. Spring 2008.
R&P333 TOPICS IN THEOLOGICAL AND BIBLICAL STUDIES (3). The study of a selected issue or thinker in relation to both theology and biblical studies. A variety of topics may be explored such as: Spirituality and Ethics, Jesus the Christ, and Narrative Theology. May be repeated when topics vary. Alternate years. Spring 2007.
R&P336 BASIC CHRISTIAN BELIEFS (3). A study of the development of the Christian faith and convictions through Christian history about God, Christ, Spirit, man, Scripture, atonement, and eschatology. Alternate years. Each Spring.
R&P340 PHILOSOPHIZING WITH CHILDREN (3). A study of the curriculum materials and methods of promoting philosophy discussion developed at the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children. Not offered 2006-07.
R&P345I NONVIOLENCE AND SOCIAL CHANGE (3). A study of the nonviolent methods of effective social change. An investigation of the theories of Johan Galtung, Gene Sharp, and Adam Curie, but concentrates on the experiences of John Woolman and Mohandas K. Gandhi. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Alternate years. Fall 2006.
R&P390 TOPICS IN RELIGION (3). A reflection of current interests and concerns of students and faculty in the area of religion. A variety of subjects are addressed under this heading. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Alternate years. Spring 2008.
R&P391 TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY (3). A reflection of current interests and concerns of students and faculty in philosophy. A variety of subjects are addressed under this heading. May be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Alternate years. Spring 2007.
