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Sociology and Psychology
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OTTERBEIN COLLEGE
A major in Religion and Philosophy consists of 30 hours and shall include: Religion 201-202 or Religion 203-204, one 300 course, preferably 304; Philosophy 201, 204 and 301; plus 6 additional hours each in Religion and Philosophy selected from 300 or 400 courses.
A minor in Religion and Philosophy shall consist of 18 hours, and shall include the numbered coui·ses required in the major above.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE MINOR
The following courses may be counted as a minor in Christian Service. This minor is intended for those students who do not expect to become vocational religious workers but who wish to share effec-
. tively . m the religious leadership of ' their local churches and communities. Religion 201-202 or 203-204 __________________ 6 hours Religion 307 _________________________________ 3 hours Church Music 103-104 _______________________ 6 hours
RELIGION
201-202. AN lN'l'RODOCTION To BmLICALLIFEAND THOUGHT 6 hours
The purpose of this course is to help the student understand how the Bible looks at life, and gain facility in reading and interpreting the Bible in the light of present-day experiences and needs. Dur• ing the first semester selected books and passages from the Old Testament will be studied as representative of the best in Hebrew and Jewish life and thought. During the second semester typical New Testament writings will be examined in the light of first-century conditions in an effort to understand the meaning and truth of the Christian faith. Prerequisite ior 202 is 201.
203. Oto TESTAMENT HISTORY AND LITERATURE. S hours
An introductory study of the development of religious and ethical ideas and practices of the Hebrew people as these are found in the Old Testament writings. Attention is given to the religions of the reoples with whom the Hebrews were in close contact.
204. TUE LIPE OF JESUS. S hours
The study of the life of Jesus follows a brief survey of the inter· testament period of Jewish history. 301. THE LIFE OF PAUL. s hours
A study of the life and letters of Paul with special attention to the non-Jewish environment of the early Christian church. Alternates with course 303.
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302. THE HEBREW PROPHETS. 9 hou1·s
An introduction to the prophetic literature, with study of selected writings of the prophets. Alternates with course 304.
303. THE TEACHING OF JESUS. 8 hours
An attempt to discover the distinctive ethical and religious content of Jesus' teaching. (!llay be taken in place of course 204 by permission of instructor.) Alternates with course 301.
304. Ow TESTAMENT POETRY AND WIS'DOl\f LITERATURE. 3 hours
A study of selected Psalms, Job, and other Wisdom literature of the Old Testament. Alternates with course 302.
305. ON-CHRISTl.AN RELIGlONS OF TODAY. 3 hours
This coui-se seeks to help the student discover the 1·eligious and ~thical ideas and ideals of the non-Christian religions which are an unportant part of our world situation. This course is also recommended as prepa-ration for Philosophy of Religion.
307. PRlNClPLES OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. 9 hours
This course provides a survey of the field of religious education. It seeks to acquaint the student with the underlying philosophies of "l"arious approaches to the problems of religious education, and the agencies and techniques for religious education.
401. THE HISTORY OF THE BIBLE. 8 ltours
An introductory study of the origin of the writings of the Old Testament and of the New Testament; the selection of these writings as sacred literatul'e; and t11e history of our English versions of the Bible.
PHILOSOPHY
201. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY. S hours
A systematic survey of the problems and methods in p11ilosophy and their relation to science, religion and society .
204. ETHICS. S hours
A study of morality and ethical theory in the light of their historical development. Contemporary practical problems.
301. LOGIC, 8 hours
The fundamentals of classical and modern logic. The. basic principles of reasoning.
303. HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY. 8 Tiowrs
Ancient and Medieval. A systematic review of philosophical theory from the pre-Socratics to the time of Descartes.
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OTTERBEIN COLI.EGE
304. HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY. 3 fl.ours Modern. Continuation of course 303. Prerequisite: Philosophy
303.
306. PuILOSOPI-IY OF RELIGION. 9 hours
A study of the meaning of religion and the principal religious teachings, with particular emphasis on the Christian 1·eligion. Prerequisite: Philosophy 201. Offered in alternate years.
308. AisSTHETICS. 3 hours
A study of the nature of beauty and the origin and nature of art. Pl'erequisite: Philosophy 201. Offered in alternate years.
401 or 402. CONTEMPORARY PHJLOSOPHIES. 3 hours
A study of important philosophical themes, with their proponents, and the relationships to social issues. Prerequisite: Philosophy 303 and 304.
SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
Faculty: Associate Professor Lovejoy, Chairman; Assistant Professo1· Combs; Instructor Harrison.
A major in Sociology shall consist of twenty-foul' hours including Sociology 305. In addition, all majors in Sociology are required to take one semester of Mathematics 131 or 132 (Statistics).
A major in Psychology shall consist of twenty-four hours. In addition, all majors in Psychology are required to take one semester of Mathematics 131 or 132 (Statistics).
A major in the combined fields of Sociology and Psychology shall consist of at least 33 hours and must include the following courses: Sociology 201, 202 and 305; Psychology 201, 202 and 304; Mathematics 131 or 132 (Statistics); and six additional hours in Sociology and six in Psychology.
It is recommended that students taking a minor in Sociology or Psychology should take one semester of Mathematics 131 or 132 (Statistics) .
A minor in either of the fields shall consist of at least fifteen hours.
A minor in the combined fields of Sociology and Psychology shall consist of eighteen hours and must include the following courses: Sociology 201, 202; Psychology 201, 202, 304.
SOCIOLOGY 201. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF SOCIETY.* S hours
This course is open to all students except freshmen. It is a study of the elemental social facts and forms of control in human relations; the development of culture and institutions; and the direction of social change through guidance and planning.
