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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the religion of ancient Israel; examination of biblical perspectives on the great questions through close reading of selected texts; appropriation and interpretation of the book as "scripture" by both Jewish and Christian communities. Cohn
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to early Christianity with special attention to its Judaic context, the life and teachings of Jesus, the letters of Paul, the rise and expansion of the Christian community. Lammers
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3.00 Credits
This course interprets the religious meanings and implications of a selection of twentieth-century novels. The focus is upon the problematic relationship of the religious protagonisst to society and God, or to some other ultimate concern. Other themes considered include the conflict of faith and doubt tensions between religious commitment and aesthetic yearnings, moral and ethical responsibility in the confrontation with evil, and religious dilemmas arising from the encounter between different cultures and religions. Ziolkowski
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the oral and written traditions of South Asian religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Islam with selections from a range of texts including the Vedas; biographies of the Buddha; Hindu, Sikh, and Islamic mystical and devotional poetry. The course examines the use of oral and written traditions in religious practice. Rinehart
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the power of biblical tales (from the Hebrew Bible [Old Testament]) to shape the religious imagination of the West. Emphasizing close reading of selected biblical stories, the course examines the forms and themes that the authors exploited to create their distinctive artistry. Cohn
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of reactions to the Holocaust in the context of reactions to and explanations for catastrophe in the history of Judaism. Study of Jewish literature that addresses the problem of suffering and of Holocaust writing that challenges traditional responses. Examination of modes of Holocaust memorialization and their role in contemporary Jewish life and thought. [W] Cohn
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Quran that focuses on the origin and compilation of the text, a sociocultural history of its interpretation, and its function in Muslim life. The course also examines the Quran as scripture and its major themes. Sayeed
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the vast, complex religious traditions of India known as Hinduism, with readings from some classic works of early Hinduism, such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, and Hinduism's extensive oral and written mythological tradition. Hindu worship and meditation are studied, as well as the religious foundations of the caste system. Issues in contemporary Hinduism are also considered. Counts toward Asia Culture Cluster and Asian Studies minor. Rinehart
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the development of Buddhism and its spread throughout Asia. The course begins with the rise of Buddhism in India and the development of Buddhist philosophy and religious practice. It then examines Buddhism in China, Japan, Tibet, southeast Asia, and the West, focusing on adaptations in Buddhist practice and belief in different environments. Counts toward Asia Culture Cluster and Asian Studies minor. Rinehart
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the religion, history, and literature of the Jewish people. Among the areas covered are: the biblical heritage; the development of rabbinic Judaism; ritual and the holy life; and the reactions of Judaism to modern developments such as political emancipation, the Holocaust, and the state of Israel; and contemporary Jewish problems. Cohn
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