• RLST 3620: Mormon Theology and the Christian Tradition

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1610 and University Advanced Standing. For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested in the academic study of religion. Engages students in exploring the defining features of Mormon thought in relation to the broader Christian tradition. Examines traditional theological questions such as the problem of evil, the scriptural canon, the nature of God and humanity, and the role of ritual.
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• RLST 3650: Approaches to Religious Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested in the academic study of religion. Teaches methodological approaches and critical thinking strategies in the study of religion. Explores various disciplines in their approaches to religious belief and practice. Includes the study of such thinkers as David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Schleiermacher, Rudolf Otto, William James, Ludwig Feuerbach, Soren Kierkegaard, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, John Hick, and Rene Girard.
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• RLST 366R: Issues in Religious Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205H or PHIL 205G or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested in the academic study of religion. Addresses specific topics and theoretical approaches related to religious studies. Topics may include religion and violence, religion and public discourse, religious ritual, etc. Subject matter varies by semester and is repeatable for a total of 9 hours of credit.
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• RLST 367G: Engaging Religious Diversity

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Explores how religious communities engage one another and examines the implications of these interactions for religious conflict, spiritual identity, and the role of religion in societal contexts. Employs the tools from diverse disciplines to study the phenomenon of religious encounter in both historical and contemporary contexts. Investigates theories of religious diversity, American religious history, interreligious leadership practices, and narrative encounters.
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• RLST 3680: Interreligious Studies Practicum

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): PHIL 367G or RLST 367G. Engages religious, spiritual, and secular diversity through experiential learning opportunities. Explores how religious and worldview diversity affects the ethical, social, civil, and personal dimensions of the human experience. Provides opportunities for students to apply the theories and principles studied in the other Interreligious Studies Certificate courses.
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• RUS 1010: Beginning Russian I LH

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Offers an introduction to basic Russian. Uses various methods of instruction that focus on the development of functional competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Provides comprehensive explanations of basic Russian grammar along with structural practice for building language accuracy.. Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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• RUS 1020: Beginning Russian II LH

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of RUS 1010. Offers a continuation of basic Russian. Uses various methods of instruction that focus on the development of functional competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Provides comprehensive explanations of basic Russian grammar along with structural practice for building language accuracy.. Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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• RUS 115R: Russian Conversation I

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Offers novice Russian speakers opportunities to enhance their speaking proficiency in the target language by focusing on oral verbal production. Teaches how to improve authentic pronunciation, reduce errors in authenticity of language structure, generate thought in the target language spontaneously as a substitute for translation, and sharpen listening comprehension for natural conversational flow. Contrasts with all other first year courses which must strive to produce mastery of the whole range of language acquisition components, including writing, grammar, etc. Facilitates lowering the affective filter when conversing in the target language by increasing the frequency of speech opportunities and defusing concern for such matters as spelling, etc. Increases mastery of lexical items through increased frequency of oral usage. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• RUS 135R: Russia in the Headlines

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Explores current issues in Russian headlines. Explains cultural, historical, political and social factors that contribute to positions taken by current Russian leaders. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation.
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• RUS 2010: Intermediate Russian I LH

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): Students need equivalent knowledge of RUS 1020. Offers a continuation of basic Russian. Reviews and builds additional skills from 1000-level language courses. Uses various methods of instruction that focus on the development of functional competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Introduces authentic texts and provides discussions based on reading. Provides comprehensive explanations of basic Russian grammar along with structural practice for building language accuracy.. Lab access fee of $10 applies.
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