USSY 205 - Religious and Ethical Bodies

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Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

This course focuses on religious and ethical views of the body and embodiment. Among the questions we explore are: Does a particular tradition value or devalue the body? What role does the body play in the actualization of religious and ethical values? How is the body conceived, symbolized, represented, and otherwise disciplined through religious and ethical discourse? We also consider representations of the body in contemporary popular culture and the values these images engender. This class is limited to students participating in SAGES. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSY, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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