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4.00 Credits
A historical approach to American religious developments, including Puritanism, the Great Awakening, the Enlightenment, Revivalism, the rise of denominationalism, the emergence of sects and cults, African-American religion, and civil religion. Focuses on the roles of Protestants, Catholics, and Jews in American pluralistic society. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years.
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This course traces the history of Christianity from the death of Jesus to the break up of the Roman empire (seventh century) and the rise of Islam. Important theological questions (such as: who is Jesus [Christology]; what does he do [soteriology]; the nature of God; why is there evil in the world [theodicy]) are considered and placed in the context of ancient Roman history and philosophy. These considerations help us to understand the meaning of Christian martyrdom, the effect of Constantine's conversion, the origins of Christian worship and sacred space (Constantine's St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, in particular), ecclesiastical and clerical orders (bishops and priests, for example), monasticism, the doctrine of "original sin," and apocalyptic expectations. The appeal of alternate Christianities such as Gnosticism and Arianism and the decline of Classical religion are also considered. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
This course traces the history of Christianity from the break up of the Roman Empire to the reformations of the sixteenth century (Protestant and Catholic). Important topics include: the rise of the Papacy, the break with Byzantine Christianity, monasticism, sacred space, the medieval "discovery of the self," the mendicant orders (Franciscans and Dominicans), Eucharistic theology, the origins of the university, natural theology, late medieval mysticism, and the break up of Christendom in the sixteenth century. "Popular" religious practices, such as cults of the saints, miracles, and the unique artistic genius of the medieval cathedral are placed in a broader context. Fruitful Christian coexistence as well as violent conflict with Islam and Judaism are also considered, as are the multiplicity of "heretical" Christianities (including Catharism and Waldensians). Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. Same as: HIST 26.
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4.00 Credits
History of the four Ancient Patriarchates and the seven separated churches of the East until the time of the Roman Schism. Offered fall semester in odd-numbered years. Same as: CHIST 227.
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4.00 Credits
The Orthodox Church from the 11th century to the present; later history of the separated churches: the Uniates, Eastern dissenters, and Protestant Oriental communities. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. Same as: CHIST 228.
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4.00 Credits
A study of how seekers have given literary form to their quests for transcendence, ultimate meaning, mystical experience, growth, and healing, through a close reading of modern spiritual journeys (autobiography, fiction, diaries). Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the history, literature, and practices of the religions of India, with major focus on Hinduism and Buddhism. Attention is also given to Sikhism, Jainism, and the spread of Buddhism into Southeast Asia and Tibet. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the history, literature, and practices of the major religions of China and Japan, focusing on Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Shinto. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
A broad introduction to the world's second largest religion. Topics covered include a brief historical overview of the life and mission of the Prophet Muhammad, the rise of the early Islamic community, and the formation of Islamic civilization. Additional units focus on the nature and structure of the Qur'an, the role of Islamic law, aspects of ritual practice, and expressions of Muslim spirituality. Relying heavily on primary textual sources in translation, students consider issues such as the relationship between religion and politics, women and society, and themes of unity and variety in the Islamic tradition. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
A thematic and historical investigation of the central document of Islamic revelation. Devotes special attention to understanding conceptions of God, humanity, nature, community, holy law, prophethood, history, eschatology, and cosmology as reflected in both the Qur'an and in early Muslim theology. Seeks to provide historical and contextual appreciation of the Qur'an in various aspects of Islamic thought and practice. Comparison with both the Jewish and Christian scriptural tradition is encouraged where appropriate. Offering to be determined.
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