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  • RS 317: Judaism

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    A study of the basic elements of the ancient, medieval, and modern periods of Jewish life and experience, as well as an examination of the way the Jewish tradition has functioned in the past and how it is perceived today. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization
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  • RS 319: Islam

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    An introduction to the beliefs, values, religious observances, history and culture of the world's second largest religion, its place in contemporary Muslim societies and the world, and the status of the contemporary Christian- Muslim encounter. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization
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  • RS 321: Judaism in the Greco-Roman World

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    An advanced study of the history and religion of the Jews during a crucial period of history, 538 B.C.E. to 200 C.E. Topics include the interplay between Greek philosophy and Jewish thought, studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls, the history of Jewish wars against the Greeks and Romans, early Christianity as a Jewish sect, and the rise of Rabbinic Judaism. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 4 cr. Crosslisted: CL 321, HI 321
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  • RS 323: Hindu Religious Thought

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    An introduction to Hinduism, this course will explore the religious and philosophical foundations of Indian thought. Hindu traditions and spirituality will also be examined. Emphasis will be given to the central role of the Vedanta and Sankya Yoga schools of thought. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization
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  • RS 325: Buddhist Religious Thought

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    This course is an introduction to the Buddhist religion. We will investigate the philosophical foundations and the religious practice of Hinayana (Theravada) and Mahayana Buddhism. Buddhist historical traditions and spirituality will also be discussed. Students will examine in some depth the major religious schools of thought and practice in India, China, Japan, or Tibet and present the results of their research in a scholarly paper. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization
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  • RS 326: Work,Capital and God

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    This course explores economics from the vantage point of Christian reflection and belief; and assumes that economics systems can be analyzed and critiqued in light of Christian ethical principles. While the course does not examine the whole of economics nor all of Christian ethics, it will explore capitalism by asking whether and how it enhances the participation of all citizens, contributes to the common good and increases human fulfillment and freedom. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 4 cr.
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  • RS 334: Religion and Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    Considers the role of mythic imagination in religious faith, from perspectives of literary criticism, comparative literature, and theology. Topics may include: Christian analogues to themes in primitive mythology, the religious vision in the "myths" of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, literature reflecting the situation of faith in a culture, and the role of metaphor and story in shaping Christian faith experience.Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Literary Studies
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  • RS 335: Liturgical Arts

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    Examines the role of the arts, including music, drama, painting, sculpture, and architecture, in the expression and celebration of Christian faith today, against a background of liturgical documents, principles of aesthetics, the criteria of the artistic genres, and the traditional relationship of the arts and religious faith in Western culture. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr. Liberal Studies Requirement: Culture and Civilization
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  • RS 339: Celtic Christianity

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    A survey on the distinctive expression of Christianity that first developed and flourished on the Western fringes of Europe and subsequently influenced the development of Christianity on the continent. The course will focus on the theology, spirituality, and practices developed by Celtic Christians from the fifth to the fifteenth century to enculturate their understanding of the Christian faith. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 3 cr.
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  • RS 340: Saints and Holiness

    3.00 Credits
    Saint Michael's College

    An historical overview of the Christian ideal of holiness and its many forms, including martyrdom, monasticism, mysticism, pious living, and social activism. Prerequisites: A 200-level Religious Studies course. Credits: 4 cr.
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