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Course Criteria
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1.50 Credits
How may religious experience be understood empirically What is the nature of belief and truth What is the social value of religion We will pursue questions such as these from the perspective of U.S. pragmatism, a distinctively American philosophical movement that emphasizes the relationship between theory and practice, truth, and action. Offered every other year.
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1.50 Credits
D. Smith An examination of contemporary theoretical frameworks drawn from a variety of disciplines (philosophy of religion, history of religion, ritual studies, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and political science) for the study and analysis of religious phenomena. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
Staff This course seeks to introduce students to biblical methods of interpretation. It will cover historical, literary, sociological, and Two-Thirds World methods and theories of biblical studies. The course will be ideal for students who wish to pursue a religious studies major. Offered every other year.
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1.50 Credits
Runions The course looks at biblical passages that are central to prohibitions on homosexuality, as well as passages that can be read as queer friendly. Texts will be examined through biblical scholarship and queer theory. Offered every other year.
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Staff The figure of Jesus in the gospels attracts the attention primarily of scholars and practitioners, both male and female, within Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, who examine the meaning and significance of Jesus and the gospels. Colonial history, globalization, global and national contests for religious dominance all give impetus to renewed study of the ancient contests over the right to authoritative representation of Jesus and to develop new global and gendered traditions and paradigms for interpreting Jesus. Offered every other year.
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1.50 Credits
Staff Advanced readings, discussion, and seminar presentations on selected areas and topics in the study of religion. Offered every year.
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1.50 Credits
Staff Students who have the necessary qualifications and who wish to investigate an area of study not covered in regularly scheduled courses may arrange for independent study under the direction of a faculty reader. See "Academic Policies and Procedures" for details. Offeredevery semester.
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1.50 Credits
Runions A critical introduction to the Bible, emphasizing comparative interpretation of the literature in its historical and religious context. Biblical text supplemented by secondary readings designed to illustrate different modes of interpretation. Offered every other year.
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1.50 Credits
Gilbert Through readings from classical Jewish texts (e.g., Bible, Talmud, Midrash, philosophy, mysticism), popular literature (e.g., memoirs, short stories), and contemporary scholarship, the course explores the history of Jews and Jewish communities, major textual and intellectual traditions that have defined Jewish life, and the various constructions of Jewish identity articulated through its texts, beliefs, and practices. Offered every other year.
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1.50 Credits
Staff Drawing on historical and contemporary sources, this course is a study of major Western religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Comparative methodology used to examine significant themes and issues in each religious tradition. Offered every third year.
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