| Credits | 1 |
| Restrictions | Instr perm req during Drop/Add |
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| Area of Inquiry | Human Thought and Expression |
| Liberal Arts Practices | |
| Formerly | RELG 301 |
This historical study of the development of the central Christian beliefs examines the development of the early creeds, the emerging of ecumenical consensus, and philosophical elaborations. The course highlights African contributions and involvement in the ecumenical councils (the first 500 years) that made major decisions concerning the central elements of the Christian tradition.