Gain a working knowledge of representative Abrahamic texts and develop skills to read these texts using modern critical methodologies
Examine the role of ethics in religious traditions and how these traditions respond to the challenges of contemporary moral problems
Learn to understand and use theological methods, contemplate theological questions, and compare and contrast different theological systems
Gain knowledge of the ways religion and culture interact and influence one another in diverse settings
Develop a critical appreciation for the beliefs, values, and practices of a religious tradition in its historical context
Develop an awareness of one’s own cultural assumptions and biases and develop the ability to think critically about one’s own and others’ worldviews