Thomas Shoemaker

Residential Faculty - Religious Studies

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Counseling

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Office: BP 43A - Room: BPO11

480-461-7009

tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Online	Online	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

All office hours are conducted on Zoom.

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

FYE101	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success					1 Credits
Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset and financial literacy. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
20003	Dobson Campus SC 12N	Hybrid Lecture	08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023	MoWe	4:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Class Started
20003	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 20003 Students may contact instructor at: maureen.wilkinson@mesacc.edu

FYE103	Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success					3 Credits
Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career, and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, self-care strategies, diverse perspectives, and campus tools and resources. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
20051	Dobson Campus SC 18N	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Closed
36570	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			Class Started
36570	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 36570 Students may contact instructor at: tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu

REL100	World Religions					3 Credits
The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
33835	Red Mountain Campus RDM-PV PV114	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023	MoWe	9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Class Started
33835	Notes: All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Fall Flex Start 2023

FYE103	Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success					3 Credits
Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career, and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, self-care strategies, diverse perspectives, and campus tools and resources. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
36571	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023			Class Started
36571	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 36571 Students may contact instructor at: tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu

REL100	World Religions					3 Credits
The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
18937	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023			Open 2 of 20 Seats Available
18937	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Class 18937 Students may contact instructor at: tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu or visit www.mesacc.edu/~thoqh49081 This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Winter Intersession 2023

REL100	World Religions					3 Credits
The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
28109	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	12/18/2023 - 01/12/2024			Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
28109	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 28109 Students may contact instructor at: tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu or visit www.mesacc.edu/~thoqh49081 Winter Intersession Classes Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Spring 2024

REL100	World Religions					3 Credits
The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
31600	Dobson Campus BP 1N	In Person Lecture	01/17/2024 - 05/10/2024	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
31599	Red Mountain Campus RDM-PV PV114	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024	TuTh	9:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Open 20 of 20 Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

REL100	World Religions					3 Credits
The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27331	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
27331	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27331 Students may contact instructor at: tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu or visit www.mesacc.edu/~thoqh49081 Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
31601	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
31601	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 31601 Students may contact instructor at: thomas.shoemaker@mesacc.edu

REL270	Introduction to Christianity					3 Credits
The nature and content of the Christian tradition developed over time, with overview of the New Testament, major historical trends and figures, major Christian ideas and practices, and survey of denominations. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29240	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 20 of 20 Seats Available
29240	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 29240 Students may contact instructor at: tom.shoemaker@mesacc.edu or visit www.mesacc.edu/~thoqh49081t

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