Catalog - Religion

James Keller, Department Chair
Kent Brooks, David Christensen, Stephen E. Clark, Scott Ferguson, Jerry L. Glenn, Todd Hammond, Jerry Hansen, Randy Hayes, Roy Huff, Bernie Jensen, Douglas Ladle, Robert Marcum, Robert Marrott, Marcus Martins, Dee L. Risenmay, Joseph B. Romney, Neal S. Southwick, Bruce Satterfield, William Torngren, Philip C. Wightman, Greg Williams, Fred Woods
Departmental Office (208) 356-1430

The study of Religion is the core of academics at Ricks College. It provides the basis for our very existence as the largest privately owned junior college in the United States.

Please refer any questions to the Division of Religious and Family Living 202B Taylor Building.

CONDITION	RICKS COLLEGE REQUIREMENT
RELIGION RESIDENT AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (All Students)	One Religion class each semester until eight semester hours are earned.A student who takes 2 classes in one semester may be excused from 1 class a following semester.
ATTENDANCE	No policy - Each instructor may establish their own criteria for giving credit. Generally, lack of attendance would affect a student’s grade adversely and could result in no credit for the class. A student’s continued enrollment at Ricks College is determined by the student’s campus Bishop and appropriate Student Life authority.
"FAST TRACK" STUDENTS	One Religion class each semester PLUS one Religion class for each 16 hours taken part time or block at Ricks College, not including credits earned prior to being formally admitted (matriculated) into Ricks College.
GRADUATES	After a student graduates from Ricks College with an Associates degree, no further Religion classes are required at Ricks College.
INSTITUTES OF RELIGION	Institute classes transfer for elective credit. They do not fulfill the residence Religion requirement. In rare cases, students who are enrolled as full-time or part-time students at Ricks College may take an Institute of Religion course offered in Idaho Falls or Pocatello that will fulfill the residence requirement: 1. Course number must correspond to a Religion course taught on Ricks’ campus. 2. Family responsibilities or travel restrictions will mandate the Institute class.
MULTIPLE RELIGION CLASSES	No more than 4 hours of Religion credit per term or semester may be counted toward the Religion requirement.A second Religion class may be added the first day of classes during the normal add/drop period, if there is space.
NURSING AND OTHER STUDENTS AT THE JERUSALEM CENTER	Nursing and other students who have been to Israel and completed all of the Old and New testament courses required at the Jerusalem Center, will be required to take two additional courses in Religion while enrolled at the Ricks College Campus.
PART-TIME OR STUDENTS ENROLLED FOR A TERM OR BLOCK	Two credit hours of Religion for every 16 hours of Ricks registration, not including credits earned prior to being formally admitted (matriculated) into Ricks College
TRANSFER STUDENTS	All students must complete a minimum number of Religion credits at Ricks College according to the following schedule, regardless of the number of Religion hours completed elsewhere: Semester Hours Transferred/Religion Credits Required 0-7.9 - 8 8-31.9 - 6 32-47.9 - 4 48 or more - 2
WAIVERS	No Waiver policy; No waiver lists; Students must meet the established requirements. Appeals must be made to the Division Chair of Religious and Family Living.

Course Descriptions

Phil 203** History of Religious Thought 3
Three hours per week
Is not considered a Religion class
The development of religious thought, particularly Western religious thought, and its influence in the world, from antiquity to the Christian Era.

Phil 204** History of Religious Thought 3
Three hours per week
Is not considered a Religion class
The development of religious thought, particularly Western religious thought, and its influence in the world, from the Christian Era to modern times.

Rel 100* Introduction to Mormonism 2
Prerequisite: This class is designed for students who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, new members, or those desiring a basic knowledge of LDS doctrines.

Rel 121, 122* Introduction to the Book of Mormon & Its Teachings 2, 2
Two hours per week
Consideration of the origin, content and teachings of the Book of Mormon. Emphasis is given to the doctrine taught and the great messages of the book.

Rel 130* Missionary Preparation 2
Two hours per week
Consists of a study of the gospel from a missionary viewpoint, consideration of basic missionary scriptural passages, and gospel doctrine.

Rel 201, 202* The Old Testament 2, 2
Two hours per week
Course 201 is a study of the Old Testament from Genesis through II Samuel. Course 202 is a study of Israel from I Kings through Malachi.

Rel 211, 212* The New Testament 2, 2
Two hours per week
Course 211 is a study of the life and tteachings of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Four Gospels. Course 212 is a study of the early church and epistles from Acts through Revelation.

Rel 215* Fundamentals of Scripture Study 2
Two hours per week
This course is designed to help students get more from their study of the scriptures by analyzing scriptural texts.

Rel 215H* Fundamentals of Scripture Study (Honors) 2
(See Honors Department Home Page)

Rel 224, 225* The Doctrine and Covenants 2, 2
Two hours per week
A study of the origin and content of the Doctrine and Covenants and its place in the Church. Course 224 considers the history of the Doctrine and Covenants and the study of Sections 1 through 75. Course 225 considers Sections 76 through 138 and the two declarations.

Rel 227* The Pearl of Great Price 2
Two hours per week
A brief survey of the background of the Pearl of Great Price. Doctrinal concepts are emphasized during most of the semester.

Rel 231* Doctrines of the Gospel 2
Two hours per week
Basic doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as taught in the scriptures and by Latter-day prophets. (Required of all intending to become part of C.E.S.)

Rel 233* Teachings of the Living Prophets 2
Two hours per week
Calling and functions of the living prophets, emphasizing their teachings through recent conference reports.

Rel 234* Preparing for EternalMarriage 2
Designed primarily for single students. This course will consider the Doctrine of Eternal Marriage as well as dating and courtship that lead to such a marriage.

Rel 241, 242* Latter-day Saint History and Doctrine 2, 2
Two hours per week Course 241 is a study of LDS Church History and Doctrine as developed in its historical setting through the life of Joseph Smith. Course 242 is a study from 1844 to the present.

Rel 261* Introduction to Family History (Genealogy) 2
Two hours per week Lab fee: $5
An introduction to the Family History program of the Church; emphasis is on identifying ancestors up through four generations and submitting needed names for temple work; use of Church Family Search (computer) programs, including the PAF; use of other secondary resources to identify ancestors; writing personal history.

Rel 264* Family History Research 2
Prerequisite: Rel 261 or competency with PAF & Family Search computer programs or consent of instructor
Two hours per week
Lab fee: $5
A research orientated course, with emphasis on using the original records of various countries. Results of research will be pointed toward doing temple ordinance work for ancestors and the compiling of family histories.

Rel 290 Independent Study in Family History 1-2
Prerequisite: Rel 261 & 264 or consent of instructor
Variable credit depending upon amount of time spent
Lab fee: $5
Note:
Rel 290A* earns 2 religion credits
Rel 290B earns 1 elective credit
An individual research and study program determined on consultation with a faculty member.

*Gives GE credit in Religion
.**Gives G E credit in Social Science, does not count as Religion credit.

Catalog - Religion

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