REL 216 - Sainthood in Four Traditions

Institution:

Washington and Lee University

Subject:

Religion

Description:

A survey of sainthood in a variety of religious contexts: Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist. The course asks: “What makes someone holy? How do saints behave? How and why are they worshipped?” Readings include sacred biographies (hagiographies), studies of particular traditions of saint worship, and interpretations of sainthood in both theological and cross-cultural perspectives. Lubin.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wlu.edu/

Phone Number:

(540) 458-8400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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