REL 243 - Religion and Its Discontents

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

A study of some encounters between Judaic and Christian traditions and modern culture, as they have developed since the Enlightenment. Attention is given to significant critiques of religion that have helped define the context for understanding religious meaning in a modern and postmodern culture. Readings are drawn from critics such as Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Mendelssohn, Schleiermacher, Kierkegaard, Feuerbach, Marx, Nietzsche, and Freud. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 40. Staff.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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