HU 220 - Religion and Culture

Institution:

Emmanuel College - Massachusetts

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Description:

An introduction to the study of the popularity, nature, value and controversies of religion as portrayed in academic disciplines from music to psychology to physics. After examining different ways of studying religion, a survey is given to various theories on the origin and function of religion in human culture from philosophical, anthropological, sociological, psychological, political, theological and Biblical perspectives. Special attention is given to the student's personal integration of faith and learning, religion and its interface with culture, into a Christian worldview. Prerequisite: BI140 or BI141, sophomore status or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emmanuel.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 735-9715

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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