Religious Studies
Course
Offerings – Spring 2007
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RELI 1000-41 |
Introduction to Religion - C1/G1, CH/G
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Azar
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Online |
Religion is central in shaping culture. While
cultural differences stem from religion, many similarities find their
expression in religion. Learn about
several world religions and the way each understands the world and influences
its adherents. |
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RELI 2110-41
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Old
Testament Intro - C1/G1, CH |
Pettis
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Online |
Introduces students to
the books of the Old Testament and people whose way of life they describe.
Pays particular attention to religion of the Israelites, their history and
culture. Focuses on different historical circumstances in which the books
were written. |
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RELI 2150-41
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New Testament
Survey
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Wood
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Online |
Introduces academic study
of the New Testament. Focuses on questions of history, religious and cultural
context, occasion and purpose for writing the different books and theological
development of early Christianity. |
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RELI 2225-41
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History of Christianity
– C1
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Azar
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Online |
Traces Christianity from its beginnings to late 20th
century. |
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RELI 2225-01
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History of Christianity
– C1
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Utterback
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R 3:10-5:40 |
Traces Christianity from its beginnings to late 20th
century. |
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RELI 2252-01
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American
Religion 2 - C1 |
Newell
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TR 1:20-2:35 |
Traces American religious history from the Civil War
through WWII. Focuses on how race/ethnicity, class, gender, and national
origin affected religion, and explores how Americans used religion in
oppressing and liberating people; marking and erasing difference; and
exporting values abroad as well as reforming society at home. |
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RELI 2500-01
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Topic: Introduction to Hinduism
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Koiter
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TR 2:45-4:00 |
In
this course, we will survey the many distinct yet interrelated South Asian
religious traditions that are often collectively labeled
"Hinduism," tracing the evolution of Hindu gods, myth, religious
practice, and doctrine over the last 3500 years. After the fashion of
Hinduism itself, the course will make use of Hindu stories to illustrate and interpret
basic concepts. This will be a participatory class in which students will be
expected to take an active role in discussing reading assignments and
presenting individual research.
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RELI 4000-01
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Theory of Religion
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Newell
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T 9:35-12:05 |
Is religion an "illusion" or a "neurosis," as Freud wrote? Is it anthopology’s "cultural system," or society's representation of itself, or…? Examine what some of the world's most influential thinkers have said about what religion is and how it should be studied. Warning: this capstone course is not for the intellectually faint of heart |
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RELI 4090-01
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Film & Religion
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Flesher
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M 6:30-10:30 pm |
Film is one of the most
powerful media and use of religion helped make it so. Study how filmmakers
use religious themes to depict ideals and promote social positions. Learn how
religion provides the structure for films—making their plots clear and
compelling. |
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RELI 4400-01
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Internship
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Newell
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TBA |
Put your religious studies knowledge to work in the “real world” in a paid or volunteer internship. To find out about internship opportunities, and to enroll, contact Dr. Quincy Newell, the internship coordinator |
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RELI 4500-01 |
Topic: Moses, Jesus & Mohammad
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Ward
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TR 1:20-2:35 Or Online |
As "founders"
of the religious communities of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, these
remarkable leaders left a broad mark on the history and philosophy of
humankind. Examine each one's biography within historical context, in sacred
literature and "sacred histories," in scholarly debate and popular
culture. Explore several perspectives to illuminate how the narratives about
each have shaped our world. |
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LANG 1020-01
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2nd Semester: Modern Hebrew
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Ward
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TR 2:45-4:30 |
Hebrew is the language of
the Bible and modern |
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