1. General Education Aesthetic Perspective Expressions of Belief Theme
Many performances and works of art and literature express the deeply held beliefs of their creators.  Courses in this theme could examine the aesthetic properties of various works and forms that express religious, social, political, and/or personal convictions.

2. Themes in General Education are Designed to:
assist students in making systematic and deliberate connections between the ways various disciplinary perspectives address the same topic.
provide a framework for faculty in different departments to collaborate on research projects and share innovative teaching strategies.
encourage students to explore areas of specific interest at a deeper level .

3. ANT 2300 – Meso American Cultures 3 hours
Introduction to the cultures and peoples of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Readings and lectures will focus on language, art, and political economy as vehicles for the expression of beliefs.

4. COM 3533 – Political Communication 3 hours
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5. REL 2020 – Biblical Literature: the New Testament 3 hours Literary Studies Designation
An analysis of early Christian literature as the product of the lives of the first followers of Jesus Christ. Students will have the opportunity to examine selected documents in terms of their literary structure, audience, historical context, religious perspective, and their relation to the broader Christian community and Western culture.