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Explores the two major indigenous religious traditions of China through their canonical texts, core concepts, devotional practices, and historical development. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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The course will survey the Buddhist tradition from its inception to the present. Beginning with the life and teachings of the historical Buddha in their social and religious milieu, the course will proceed to the development of the Buddhist order, advances in Indian Buddhist thought, the rise of the Mahayana movement, the spread of Buddhism into other parts of Asia (China, Tibet, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia), modern popular Buddhist movements, and the spread of Buddhism into North America and Europe. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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Designed as an introduction to Hinduism, this course explores connecting points between religion, literature and the arts in the context of classical and modern Hindu cultures. Studies the stories, iconography, temples, and theologies of the gods and goddesses of India: Vishnu, Krishna, Shiva, and Devi. Introduces the students to Indian religious wisdom in the Bhagavadgita, the Upanishads, devotional literature, and Indian philosophy. Examines pilgrimages that link the mythological and artistic complex to the mountains, rivers, and cities of India. Familiarizes the students with culture and religious practices of contemporary Hindu communities in the Washington D.C. area. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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This course has two objectives: (1) to expose students to the classic texts of a variety of world religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Confucianism in order to promote basic religious literacy; and (2) to explore the concept of "scripture" as a cross-cultural category in religious studies by comparing how texts become canonical, and what canonicity means in practice as a text is read and used within its own tradition. For concentrators and qualified advanced students; permission of STRS associate dean for undergraduate studies required. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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Surveys the growth of Islam within Jewish and Christian context. Presents the basic teachings of the Qu'ran and discusses Christian/Muslim dialogue in the modern world. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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Surveys the texts, Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval, and modern, which have shaped Jewish thought and the Jewish experience. Students will read texts with an understanding of the historical setting in which they were written and the issues which the writer seeks to address. Also presented will be texts supplementary to the source. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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Provides a survey of Jewish practices relating to the religious calendar, rites of passage within the religious community, and an overview of the belief system from which these practices emerge. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to Islam, as both a religion and a tradition consisting of various schools of thought. After examining the origin of Islam and the history and themes of the Quran as a main source of Islam, this course will give a general view of almost every important Islamic Issues such as Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Mysticism (Sufism), Islamic Law, and human rights. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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Just as biblical themes and stories have permeated much of western civilization, so Islamic culture, both Arabic and non-Arabic, is imbued with quranic imagery. Through a close reading of a selection of writings from the Islamic word (in English translation), TRS 399 will explore the relationship between the quranic text and later Islamic civilization. Topics covered will include stories of the prophets, family law, and contemporary approaches to the Quran. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.
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