Courses and Programs 1995-1997
Courses and Programs 1995-1997Relig 105. Introduction to World Religions. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. An introduction to the academic study of religions, including myths, beliefs, rituals, values, social forms. Examples chosen from oral cultures and major religions of the world.
Relig 210. Religion in America. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Introductory study of the major beliefs, practices, and institutions of American Judaism, Catholicism, and Protestantism, with emphasis on the diversity of religion in America, and attention to issues of gender, race, and class.
Relig 220. Introduction to the Bible. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Basic overview of the contents of the Old and New Testament in light of their ancient socio-historical background, and with attention to a variety of interpretations and relevance to modern American society.
Relig 240. Christian Theology. (3-0) Cr. 3. Treats contemporary Christian theology from both Protestant and Catholic perspectives, emphasizing theological responses to scientific and secular views and social movements.
Relig 260. Religious Ethics. (3-0) Cr. 3. Investigates different religious ethical theories and traditions of reasoning about practical moral issues (e.g., abortion, the just distribution of wealth, environmental ethics). Explores in detail the relationship between religious beliefs and moral practice.
Relig 321. Old Testament. (3-0 or 3-1) Cr. 3 or 4. F. Prereq: 105. An in-depth study of the literature and religion of ancient Israel in light of recent archaeological discoveries, research about the ancient Near East, and a variety of interpretations. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Optional fourth credit entails guided research or other complementary study.
Relig 322. New Testament. (3-0 or 3-1) Cr. 3 or 4. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 105. A detailed survey of the sacred scriptures of Christianity in light of recent archaeological discoveries and historical research about their Greco-Roman and Jewish background. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Optional fourth credit entails guided research or other complementary study.
Relig 323. Science and Religion. Same as Hist 323. See History.
Relig 334. African American Religious Experience. Same as Af Am 334. (3-0 or 3-1) Cr. 3 or 4. Alt. F., offered 1996. Examination of the African American experience from the perspective of black religion and the black church, with attention to political, economic, and social, as well as spiritual, concerns. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Optional fourth credit entails guided research or other complementary study.
Relig 336. Women and Religion. Same as W S 336. (3-0 or 3-1) Cr. 3 or 4. Examines the status of women in various religions, feminist critiques of religious structures and belief systems, and contem-porary women's spirituality movements. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Optional fourth credit entails guided research or other complementary study.
Relig 340. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion. Same as Anthr 340. See Anthropology.
Relig 350. Philosophy of Religion. Same as Phil 350. See Philosophy. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Relig 353. Hinduism and Buddhism. (3-0 or 3-1) Cr. 3 or 4. F. Prereq: 105. The various Hindu and Buddhist paths to realize enlightenment and freedom. Special attention to meditation and yoga and their relationship to altered states of consciousness and Western methods of psychophysical integration. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Optional fourth credit entails guided research or other complementary study.
Relig 365. Western Religious Traditions. (3-0) Cr. 3 or (3-1) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 105. Religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam comparing their doctrinal, institutional, and ritual systems and social histories. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Optional fourth credit entails guided research or other complementary study.
Relig 370. Religion and Politics. Same as Pol S 370. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 105 or 210 recommended. The interaction of religion and politics in the U.S. from both an historical and contemporary perspective, as well as the role of religion in politics internationally. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Relig 377. Social Dimensions of Religion. Same as Soc 377. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 210, or Soc 130 or 134 recommended. The influence of religion in society, both as a conservator of values and as a force for social change. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Relig 465. Seminar: Religion in Global Context. Same as Af Am 465. (3-0) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: 6 credits in religious studies. Religion in Latin America, Africa, Asia, or Latino/a, African American, or other ethnic minority populations within the United States. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Relig 475. Seminar: Issues in the Study of Religion. (3-0) Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 6 credits. Prereq: 6 credits in religious studies. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Relig 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: 6 credits in religious studies, permission of instructor, approval of professor in charge of program. No more than 9 credits of Relig 490 may be counted toward graduation. Guided reading and research on special topics selected to meet the needs of advanced students.
H. Honors
Relig 491. Senior Thesis. Cr. 3. Written under the supervision of a Religious Studies faculty advisor.
Relig 499. Peace and Justice Internship. Cr. var., maximum of 6. Prereq: 3 credits in religious studies, permission of faculty internship coordinator. Supervised placement with a peace and justice agency; structured reflection on the relation of religion and practical social issues. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Relig 590. Special Topics in Religious Studies. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor, 9 credits in religious studies.