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4.00 Credits
Investigation of methods of psychological research and issues involved in the collection of data. Exercises require designing research projects, collecting data, and writing professional reports. Prerequisites: PSYC 1 or 2 and 40.
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4.00 Credits
Personal experience, the scientific method, journalistic techniques, anthropological observation methods, intuition, and faith (religious, paranormal) are just a few of the ways of knowing that people use. This course explores each of these ways of knowing with the goal of answering the following questions. What are the strengths of each way of knowing? What are the limitations? Which method of inquiry is best for answering different types of questions?
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4.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the history, major teachings, and practices of the major Asian Religious traditions of South, Central, East, and Southeast Asia, namely Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism. It will do so from an historical perspective, and will also explore the development of key theological and religious/philosophical doctrines as well as the associated practices.
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5.00 Credits
This course will explore the Chan/Zen traditions of East Asian Buddhism from the historical, theoretical, and practical perspectives. We will explore the history and teachings of the Zen traditions, and then will learn how to undertake Zen meditative practice. The focus will be on bringing the teachings and tradition to life by experiencing them and learning about the way that practice itself drives changes in theory. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
Following a survey of Buddhist teachings and the history of the transmission of Buddhism in America, this course explores the diverse array of Buddhist groups in Silicon Valley. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
Examination of the religious, theological and ethical issues and perspectives raised by various media: print, visual, audio, multimedia, and virtual. Special attention will be given to the nature of their relationship and the religious and spiritual issues currently present in their interface. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
Investigates major issues in contemporary African Christianity and shows how African history, colonialism and post-colonialism, religious traditions and cultures shape understanding and response to the gospel in African contexts. Particular focus on issues facing Roman Catholicism in Africa. The course also highlights the challenges churches elsewhere must face in order to make the Christian message relevant and credible. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
An investigation of the resources offered by world religions for addressing current crises related to the status of animals and the natural environment. Attention will be given to traditional views of human-animal relations as reflected in various scriptures, as well as the work of contemporary thinkers who offer new perspectives on environmental theology and issues such as animal suffering. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
Investigation of various understandings of Jesus in Islam, beginning with an introduction to Islamic theology and Qur'anic Christology, emphasizing Muslim scriptural understandings of Jesus as a prophet and healer, followed by representations of Jesus in Sufi mysticism, medieval Islamic folklore, and modern Arabic literature, with consideration of how Jesus can play a role in Muslim-Christian dialogue. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.
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5.00 Credits
Explores ideas and images of Jewish "femininity," "masculinity," and "queerness" generated by Jewish and non-Jewish cultures throughout history to the present. Considers the political/economic, religious, and other cultural dimensions of these images and ideas. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) and completion of 88 quarter units. (5 units)
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