Religion 388 - ST:Gnosticism and Its Discontents Hart

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Whitman College

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Gnosticism traditionally refers to a category of religion or religions defined by a belief in a "secret, redeeming knowledge" and an anti-materialist ethos. In this course we will be examining the source material usually associated with Gnosticism, looking at the themes, worldview and ethic they profess. At the same time we will also be considering scholarly critique of the use of the term Gnosticism as a category. Following the arguments of these scholars we as a class will question whether there really is such a thing as Gnosticism If so what is it or what defines it If not, why not And how then do we speak about the material once labeled Gnostic This course offers the opportunity to both study a particular religious tradition and to participatein the type of theoretical and methodological debates that underlie the study of religion as a field. Open to all students.

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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