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2020-2021 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Theology
  

  • THE 402 - Basic Teachings of the Bible 2

    3 credits
    A continuation of THE 401 , treating salvation by grace, sanctification, the means of grace, the Church, the ministry of the church, chruch fellowship, marriage, church and state, and the end of the world.
    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  , THE 105  , or THE 110  or by permission of instructor
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • THE 411 - Lutheran Confessions

    3 credits
    A study of the origin, content, and significance of the nine confessional writings of the Lutheran Church as contained in the Book of Concord. Emphasis on the Augsburg Confession and the Apology.
    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  , THE 105  , or THE 110  or by permission of instructor; Junior standing recommended
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • THE 421 - Religion in America

    3 credits
    An examination of the major Christian denominations, religious movements and non-Christian cults in the United States. Subject material will be studied for its historical development, distinctive doctrinal characteristics, and impact on American history and culture. Contemporary religious issues will be analyzed and evaluated from a confessional Lutheran perspective.
    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  , THE 105  , or THE 110  or by permission of instructor
    Term Offered: Rotational basis
  

  • THE 441 - History of Christianity

    3 credits
    A survey of the development of Christianity from its origins to the present. Focusing on the response of Christianity to the internal and external challenges, and the influence of the church in the world.
    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  , THE 105  , or THE 110  or by permission of instructor
    Term Offered: Spring semester
  

  • THE 442 - History of the Reformations

    3 credits
    A study of the Conservative, Radical, and Catholic Reformations and their impact on European society, with special concentration on Luther and other major figures.
    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  , THE 105  , or THE 110  or by permission of instructor; Junior standing recommended
    Term Offered: Rotational basis
  

  • THE 461 - Thought and Life of Martin Luther

    3 credits
    A seminar study of the life and major theological writings of Martin Luther. Special emphasis will be given to Luther’s historical-theological context and formation and to his major Reformation writings.
    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  , THE 105  , or THE 110  or by permission of instructor; Junior standing recommended
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • THE 480 - Theology Colloquium

    3 credits
    This capstone course provides theology majors with an opportunity to reflect on their theological training by conducting research on a specific topic in the discipline of theology under the supervision of their major advisor. Students will summarize their research in the form of a written thesis, and will present and defend the thesis publicly.
    Term Offered: See department chair
  

  • THE 490 - Theology Internship

    Variable credits
    By arrangement with department.
    Term Offered: See department chair

Biochemistry
  

  • BCH 350 - Biochemistry 1

    3 credits
    The first course in a comprehensive biochemistry sequence studying the chemistry of biological systems. Topics include structure and chemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, energetics, kinetics, enzyme mechanisms and regulation, and signal transduction.

      3 lec.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 221  
    Term Offered: Fall semester
  

  • BCH 351 - Biochemistry 2

    3 credits
    The second course in a comprehensive biochemistry sequence studying the chemistry of biological systems. A detailed survey of metabolic pathways and control (catabolic and anabolic) in bacteria, plants, and animals, as well as molecular physiology. 3 lec.
    Prerequisite(s): BCH 350  

     
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
  

  • BCH 358 - Biochemistry Lab

    1 credits
    A survey of modern techniques in experimental Biochemistry. These include biomolecule separation, detection, and modification techniques; techniques for examining inherent biomolecule characteristics and interactions with other biomolecules; and bioinformatics and computational techniques. Using scientific writing to convey the results of experiments is emphasized.
    Prerequisite(s): BCH 350  or concurrent enrollment.

     
    Term Offered: Odd spring semesters
 

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