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)

*REL A 121 : The Book of Mormon. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the Book of Mormon. Covers 1 Nephi through Alma 29.


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*REL A 122 : The Book of Mormon. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

*REL A 122 : The Book of Mormon. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Narrative, doctrines, and precepts of the Book of Mormon. Covers Alma 30 through Moroni 10.


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200-Level Courses



*REL A 211 : The New Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

*REL A 211 : The New Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the New Testament. Covers the life and teachings of Jesus Christ set forth in the four Gospels.


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*REL A 212 : The New Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

*REL A 212 : The New Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the New Testament. Covers the Acts of the Apostles through the Revelation of John.


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300-Level Courses



REL A 301 : The Old Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 301 : The Old Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
DESCRIPTION:	Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the Old Testament. Covers Genesis through 2 Samuel.


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REL A 302 : The Old Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 302 : The Old Testament. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
DESCRIPTION:	Historical background, narrative, and doctrines of the Old Testament. Covers 1 Kings through Malachi.


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REL A 304 : Writings of Isaiah. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 304 : Writings of Isaiah. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
DESCRIPTION:	Teachings and prophecies of Isaiah in light of their historical context and relevance to latter-day people.


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REL A 320 : The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 320 : The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall On Demand; Winter On Demand
DESCRIPTION:	Historical significance of Joseph Smith's translation of the Bible, its relationship to the other standard works, and its doctrinal contributions.


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REL A 327 : The Pearl of Great Price. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 327 : The Pearl of Great Price. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
DESCRIPTION:	Historical background and doctrines of the Pearl of Great Price.


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REL A 392R : Special Studies in Religion: Ancient Scripture. (.5-3:ARR:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 392R : Special Studies in Religion: Ancient Scripture. (.5-3:ARR:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Honors also
WHEN TAUGHT:	On Demand
DESCRIPTION:	Topical studies in religion based on student interest and teacher expertise.

            : Writings of John.
            : Honors: Special Studies in Religion: Ancient Scripture.
            : Honors: Writings of John.
            : Special Topics in the Book of Mormon. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)


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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)

REL A 101 : Old Testament Survey. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Spring; Summer
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:	Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated.


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*REL A 111 : New Testament Survey of the Gospels. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

*REL A 111 : New Testament Survey of the Gospels. (2:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Spring; Summer
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:	Jerusalem Center courses may not be repeated.


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300-Level Courses



REL A 303R : Old Testament Studies. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

REL A 303R : Old Testament Studies. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
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.


Course Outcomes



*REL A 311R : New Testament Studies of the Gospels. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

*REL A 311R : New Testament Studies of the Gospels. (1.5-3:Arr.:Arr.)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)

OFFERED:	Offered only at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies.
WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
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.


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Graduate Courses

For graduate courses, see the BYU 2012–2013 Graduate Catalog.

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