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52 courses with the subject REL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
REL 200Introduction to the Study of Religion ()3
Historical, theoretical, and methodological introduction to the study of religion. Critical analysis of development of the discipline of Religious Studies. Preparation for all advanced study in Religious Studies theory and method, as well as training to study religious traditions of the world. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Major Eastern and Western religious traditions with attention to their basic teachings and practices as well as to the historical, geographical, social, g and political settings in which they have arisen and developed. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Engagement of diverse religious traditions with the contemporary world. Examination of topics such as religion and the environment, science, women and gender, the state, justice and conflict. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Asian religious traditions in comparative perspective. Religious and cultural history through literature, film, and art o India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, China, Japan, Korea, and other countries in the region. Doctrine, practice, teaching tales, and issues of change and conflict. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Selected studies in religion that do not appear regularly in the curriculum Topics will be announced for each semester in which the course is offered. REL 309/SOC 309 Religion and Society (3 credit hours) Religious beliefs, practices and organizations addressed as social phenomena. Structural functionalism, conflict and subjectivism as theoretical orientations for understanding influences between religion and society. Relationship of religions to family, government, and economy and to social divisions, conflict and change. P: 3 credits in SOC at the 200 level GEP Humanities, GEP Social Sciences Typically offered in Fall and Spring Graduate Catalog 1461
Study of Old Testament books [=Hebrew Bible, HB], examining their content, background and development. Comparisons of the biblical material with other Ancient Near Eastern literature. Assessment of contributions from archaeology and literary studies for clarifying the text. No prior knowledge of the subject matter is required. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Literary and historical study of the New Testament in its Jewish and Greco-Roman contexts. Special attention to distinctive characteristics of the Gospels and their relationships, early controversies with Judaism and the emergence of church structure and teaching. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
REL 314Introduction to Intertestamental Literature ()3
Intertestamental literature in the context of Jewish history, institutions and beliefs of the Intertestamental Period (ca. 300 B.C.-ca. 100 A.D.) GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only
Development of Christianity from its origins to the present; events, persons, ideas, beliefs and practices which were most significant in this development. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring REL 320/HI 320 Religion in American History (3 credit hours) Representative people, movements and thought in the major religions within the context of American society and culture.
Responses of contemporary Western religious thinkers to critics of religion and to challenges posed by the 20th century including the Nazi Holocaust, social injustice (liberation theologies - black, feminist, Third World), ecological crisis, threat of nuclear warfare, and conflicts between religions. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only
entration 3 REL 332 REL 333 3 REL 334 3 REL 340 3 REL 343 3 REL 350 3 REL 380 REL 383 3 REL 402 3 REL 407 1-6 REL 408 3 REL 412 3 REL 413 3 REL 423 3 REL 424 3 REL 471 3 REL 472 3 REL 473 3 REL 482 3 REL 489 3 REL 496 3 REL 498 3 REL 502 3 REL 507 3 REL 508 3 REL 512 3 REL 513 3 REL 523 3 REL 524 3 REL 571 3 REL 572 3 REL 573 3 REL 582 3 REL 589 3 REL 598 3 SOC 309 3 STS 257 3 STS 471 3 STS 571 3 THE 103 3 THE 203 3 THE 303 3 THE 334 3 THE 340 3 WGS 360 3 WGS 472 3 WGS 473 3 WGS 572 3 WGS 573 3 WL 216 WLAR 318 WLAR 351 The Buddhist Traditions 3 Chinese Religions 3 Japanese Religions 3 Islam 3 African American Religions 3 Judaism 3 Emotion and Religion 3 Religion, Globalism, and Justice 3 Early Christianity to the Time of Eusebius 3 Islamic History to 1798 3 Islam in the Modern World 3 Advanced Readings in the Christian Gospels 3 The Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul 3 Religion and Politics in America 3 Religion and Politics in Global Perspective 3 Darwinism and Christianity 3 Women and Religion 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Religion and Conflict 3 Interpretations of Religion 3 Seminar in Religious Studies 3 Special Topics in Religious Studies 1-6 Early Christianity to the Time of Eusebius 3 Islamic History to 1798 3 Islam in the Modern World 3 Advanced Readings in the Christian Gospels 3 The Life and Letters of the Apostle Paul 3 Religion and Politics in America 3 Religion and Politics in Global Perspective 3 Darwinism and Christianity 3 Women and Religion 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Religion and Conflict 3 Interpretations of Religion 3 Special Topics in Religious Studies 1-6 Religion and Society 3 Technology in the Arts 3 Darwinism and Christianity 3 Darwinism and Christianity 3 Introduction to the Theatre 3 Theory and Practice of Acting 3 Stage Directing 3 Advanced Acting 3 African American Theatre 3 Women In Music 3 Women and Religion 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Women and Religion 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Art and Society in France 3 Egyptian Culture through Film 3 Modern Arab Popular Culture 3
History and structure of the Buddhist tradition analyzed through the "three jewels": the Buddha, the Monastic Community (sangha), and the Teachings (dharma). Emphasis on fundamental religio-philosophical concepts, social history and ritual practices of Southern Buddhism, early Mahayana development, and Tantric ideals. Growth of the traditions in China and Japan. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall only
Survey of Chinese religions from prehistoric times to present. Confucianism, Daoism, primary Buddhist schools in China, spirit possession, divination and popular religious worship. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Survey of various strands of Japanese religious life from prehistoric times until present. Kami worship; primary Buddhist schools in Japan; Japanese Christianity; Confucianism; and New Religions. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only
Introductory survey of the Islamic religious tradition. Examination of the primary historical, literary, and theological sources for Islamic religious thought in global contexts. Topics include the Prophet Muhammad, the development of the early Muslim community, Islamic religious practice, Sunni and Shi'i Islam, Sufism, theology, law and Islamic art and architecture. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring REL 343/AFS 343 African American Religions (3 credit hours) History of religions among Americans of African descent from the period of the development of the transatlantic slave trade to the present. Exploration of the complex ways religion has shaped the lifeworld of African Americans.
A survey of Jewish religious traditions from the bible through the present day. Evolution of major religious ideas through classical texts including torah, Talmud, philosophical and mystical literature, and contemporary fiction. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only
The application of theories of emotion and specific emotions (such as wonder, grief, anger and fear) to the study and practice of religion and to the relationship of religion to race, gender, class and politics. GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall only
Issues and problems in religion and societies since 1945. Historical, theoretical, sociological, and cultural approaches to globalism and religion. Inquiry into the role of ethical reasoning in religious debates on the problem of globalization. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only REL 402/HI 402 Early Christianity to the Time of Eusebius (3 credit hours) Growth and diffusion of early Christianity from the end of the first century up to the time of Eusebius and the conversion of Constantine (early fourth century); Christianity in its Greco-Roman environment; Roman policy towards Christianity; heterodox Christian movements; anti-heretical writings; orthodox institutions of authority. Students may not receive credit for both REL /HI 402 and REL/HI 502. Prerequisite, one of: REL 312, REL 317, or HI 207. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only REL 407/HI 407 Islamic History to 1798 (3 credit hours) The history of the Islamic Near East to 1798. Topics include the East Mediterranean before Islam, Muhammad and the development of Islam, sources of Muslim civilization, Islamic law, science, philosophy, art and architecture, Islam in Spain, India, Asia and Africa, the Crusades, the Ottomans, Islam and Europe. Credit will not be given for both REL/HI 407 and REL/HI 507. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall only REL 408/HI 408 Islam in the Modern World (3 credit hours) Evolution of modern Islam from 17th century to the present. Primary emphasis on North Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Pre-modern Islamicate empires, reform and revival. Historical origins of current issues in the Islamic world. Students cannot receive credit for both REL/HI 408 and REL/HI 508. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate even years
REL 423Religion and Politics in America 3 United States o
REL 424 Religion and Politics in Global Perspective 3 AFS/HI 275 REL 471 Darwinism and Christianity 3 AFS/HI 276 REL 472 Women and Religion 3 HI 205 REL 473 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 HI 207 REL 482 Religion and Conflict 3 HI 208 REL 489 Interpretations of Religion 3 HI 209
REL 424Religion and Politics in Global Perspective ()3
An interdisciplinary investigation of interfaces between religion and politics in select global hotspots. Possible topics include governmental systems, constitutional law, war, disaster, and development. ANT, COM, HI, IS, PS, REL, SOC; for REL 524, graduate standing.
tion Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Sociology of Sexualities 3 Psychology of Gender 3 Sociology of Sexualities 3 Studies in Gender, Sexuality, and Genre 3 Gender Law and Policies 3 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women 3 Women in America to 1890 3 American Women in the Twentieth Century 3 Women and Religion 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3 Advanced Special Topics in Women's, Gender, 3 and Sexuality Studies Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Women 3 Women in America to 1890 3 American Women in the Twentieth Century 3 Religion, Gender, and Reproductive Technologies 3
Critical and theoretical inquiry into religious violence and nonviolence. Source materials on violence and nonviolence from histories and texts. Case studies of inter- and intra-religious conflict and violence, including both US and non-US religious traditions. Conflict resolution and role of religion in peacebuilding. Politics and public policy of religion, violence, and conflict. Credit cannot be earned for both REL 482 and REL 582. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Spring only
Theory and method in the study of religion. Historical survey of the discipline of religious studies. Investigation of the major schools of interpretation and themes of study. Application of methodologies to historical and sociological case studies, involving both US and non-US religious traditions. Students cannot receive credit for both REL 489 and REL 589. P: One course in religion, philosophy, anthropology, history, or sociology. GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Issues and problems in religion and politics in the United States since 1900. Historical, theoretical, sociological, and cultural approaches to religion and politics. Inquiry into the relations between religion and the state. Responses of religious traditions to American social and political issues. Students cannot receive credit for both REL 423 and REL 523. Prerequisite for REL 523: graduate standing Typically offered in Spring only
