Paul S. Spalding

Associate Professor
Department of Religion and Philosophy
Illinois College
1101 West College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
spalding@hilltop.ic.edu
office Kirby 226, +217 245-3461



Contact

            The quickest and surest way to reach me is by E-mail.  I'm not always in the office, but do have office hours at 11 a.m. Monday, 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and by appointment.  You're also welcome to leave a message on the phone recorder or slip a note under my office door!

Courses

Autumn Semester 2000

          The Judeo-Christian Tradition I / REL 101 (3 credits)
                        A study of the contents, historical contexts, themes, development, and transmission of the Hebrew Bible (Old
          Testament) and New Testament.  (Not open to students who have taken REL 205.)


 

Introduction to World Religions / REL 290 (3 credits)
            A survey of globally important non-Christian religious traditions which have emerged from South Asia, East Asia, and the Middle East.  Open to second semester freshmen with a C average or above.

Spring Semester 2001

The Judeo-Christian Tradition I / REL 101 (3 credits)
            (See above.)

Religious Dimensions of Modern Culture / REL 215 (3 credits)
            An explorationof the religious depths of modern literature, film, sports, politics, art, and science.

Religious Traditions of Japan / REL 291 (3 credits)
            An historical study of Japanese religions in their classical and modern forms.  No previous knowledge of Japan assumed: the course offers an introduction to Japanese history and culture.