Ancient Scripture (Rel A)
Undergraduate Courses
Asterisk (*) denotes core courses.
100-Level Courses
REL A 121* : The Book of Mormon.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the Book of Mormon. Covers 1 Nephi through Alma 29. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. Returned missionaries must enroll in sections designated specifically for returned missionaries. |
REL A 122* : The Book of Mormon.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the Book of Mormon. Covers Alma 30 through Moroni 10. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. Returned missionaries must enroll in sections designated specifically for returned missionaries. |
200-Level Courses
REL A 211* : The New Testament.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the New Testament. Covers the life and teachings of Jesus Christ set forth in the four Gospels. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL A 212* : The New Testament.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the New Testament. Covers the Acts of the Apostles through the Revelation of John. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
300-Level Courses
REL A 301 : The Old Testament.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the Old Testament. Covers Genesis through 2 Samuel. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL A 302 : The Old Testament.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Sp, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the Old Testament. Covers 1 Kings through Malachi. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL A 304 : Writings of Isaiah.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Teachings and prophecies of Isaiah in light of their historical context and relevance to latter-day people. |
| NOTE: | Honors also. |
REL A 320 : The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible.
(2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Historical significance of Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, its relationship to the other standard works, and its doctrinal contributions. |
REL A 392R : Special Studies in Religion: Ancient Scripture.
(.5-3:ARR:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | On demand; Honors also. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Topical studies in religion based on student interest and teacher expertise. |
| : Writings of John. | |
Jerusalem Center Courses (Rel A)
The following courses are offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated.
100-Level Courses
REL A 101 : Old Testament Survey.
(2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Survey of the Old Testament, integrated with extensive field study in the biblical world; leads to understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| NOTE: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
REL A 111* : New Testament Survey of the Gospels.
(2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Survey of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experience in the biblical world; leads to understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| NOTE: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
200-Level Courses
REL A 200* : New Testament Studies.
(.5-4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| RECOMMENDED: | Integrated study of the New Testament and LDS history and prophecy in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
300-Level Courses
REL A 300 : Old Testament Studies.
(2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W, Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Study of the Old Testament integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| NOTE: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
REL A 303 : Old Testament Studies.
(3:3:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Study of the Old Testament integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| NOTE: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
REL A 310* : New Testament Studies of the Gospels.
(2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | Su |
| DESCRIPTION: | Study of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experience in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| NOTE: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
REL A 311* : New Testament Studies of the Gospels.
(3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)| OFFERED: | F, W |
| DESCRIPTION: | Study of the New Testament Gospels integrated with extensive field experiences in the biblical world; leads to an understanding, appreciation, and application of scriptural teachings today. |
| NOTE: | Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated. |
Graduate Courses
For graduate courses, see the BYU
2008–2009 Graduate Catalog.