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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Close readings of the different genres of the classical texts of Tibetan Buddhism in the original Tibetan: philosophy, history, autobiography, religious poetry, ritual, etc. Also provides a hands-on introduction to available digital tools.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of cosmogonic myths within the world's mythological traditions with special attention to pervasive mythemes, Historical connections between cognate traditions, and major scholarly theories relating cosmogony to broader social, psychological, ethical, and theological constructs.
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4.00 Credits
Various courses on the topic of Catholic Studies, including courses taught by the Tipton Visiting Professor in Catholic Studies.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the ways in which Catholic spirituality and religious practice have been shaped historically by encounter with various cultures and traditions, e.g. classical Greek, Old Saxon (German), Chinese, Nahua (Mexican), Cuban, Central African, South Asian, Japanese.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed as an introduction to the contribution that Native American religions make to the general study of religion. Metaphysical and philosophical aspects of North American native culture. Major concepts of belief systems, religion, and medicine. Theories of balance, harmony, knowledge, power, ritual, and ceremony.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to history, doctrines, and practices of the Sunni, Shi'i and Sufi expressions of Islam. Includes study of Qur'an, Hadith literature, religious law, leadership, and holy places.
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4.00 Credits
Examines Islam in American setting, from introduction by African slaves andimmigrants from Islamic countries, to transformation into the black Muslim movement, to rise as one of the leading non-Christian religions in the United States during the 1970s and 80s.
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of the variety of movements that have emerged in the modern Muslimworld: Sufi, reformist, and revolutionary. Includes comparison of Islamic political movements, leaders, and ideologies in Arabia, Africa, Iran, India, and south east Asia.
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4.00 Credits
Examines relationship between American government and religion with particular attention to Establishment Clause jurisprudence and interest group politics. Teaches analytical methods of reading case law and public interest litigation.
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4.00 Credits
Examines commitments to religious freedom as an essential part of modern politics. Teaches analytical case law method to read U.S. cases as well as rulings of international courts protecting civil and human rights.
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