THRS 335 - Topics in Symbol,Ritual,and Myth

Institution:

Seattle University

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Description:

Comparative study of topics in symbol, ritual, and myth in several religious traditions. The course will consider: 1) definitions and interrelations of these three categories in modern theories of religion; 2) their relation to other categories in religious studies, such as scripture, belief, doctrine, ethics, and spirituality; 3) sub-grouping within Eastern and indigenous religions, including an examination of how they function as constituent elements in systems of meaning with their respective traditions, and how they compare and contrast with one another. WR.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.seattleu.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 296-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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