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4.00 Credits
An inquiry into the lifestyles based on biblical presuppositions and theological convictions. The course deals with both theory and practice. Various theological perspectives will be considered as we examine specific applications, such as social and economic justice, medical ethics and the use of violence. (Only offered Spring 2009) (4 Credits)
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A critical analysis of the prospects of morality functioning within organizations and affecting their interactions with other groups. Attention will be given to comparing the moral possibilities of individuals with those of institutions and collectives, and to exploring how institutional and group loyalties tend to shape the behavior of the individuals devoted to them. The course will include an in-depth examination of some of the significant moral dilemmas faced by those in a selected occupation involving institutional commitments (for example, hospital administrators, advertisers, business managers, etc.). Different occupations will be chosen in different semesters. (Not offered 2008-2009) (4 Credits)
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4.00 Credits
Are religions problematic to women's lives or vice versa? Inquiring about women's commitment to social activism in their respective religions and societies, this course will explore various spiritualities practiced by women. The students will be asked to contemplate what issues women are facing in their institutionalized religions and societies; how they create their own sacred space through spiritual practices; and in what ways these women interweave their lived experiences, religious traditions, and social activism together. This course will explore women's diverse spiritualities from cross-cultural and inter-religious perspectives. Prospective traditions will be drawn from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Native-American religion practiced by eco-feminists, Latinas, Asian and African women, womanists, and western feminists. (Only offered Fall 2008).(4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the cultural continuities between African traditional religions and Black religion in the United States. It also explores the connection between politics and religion among Black Americans and the role religion plays in the African-American quest for liberation. The course examines theological and ethical issues, such as the color of God and the moral justifiability of violent revolution. Students will be given an opportunity to study contemporary religious movements, such as Rastafarianism and the Nation of Islam, along with more traditional African sectarian practices such as vodoo and Santeria. (Only offered Spring 2009) (4 Credits)
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4.00 Credits
An introductory course analyzing the historical experiences of women within Western religion and contemporary trends in feminist theological thought. Although emphasis will vary, students will be asked to evaluate critical topics such as: how the Bible presents women, feminist reconstructions of Biblical texts, arguments that Christianity and Judaism are essentially sexist, feminist Christian and Jewish theological reconstructions and contemporary Western Goddess spirituality. (Not offered 2008-2009) (4 Credits)
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4.00 Credits
Since the earliest days of contact Europeans have criticized the status of women in South Asia. Scholars, however, have struggled to reconcile women's apparent subjugation with the myriad religious traditions that honor the feminine divine. This course will explore gender in South Asian religions both through understanding the place of the Goddess in Hinduism and Buddhism and women's religious practices throughout the subcontinent. (Not offered 2008-2009) (4 Credits)
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4.00 Credits
A historical and thematic survey of the Buddhist tradition from the time of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, until the present. Emphasis upon the ways in which Buddhist teachings and practices have interacted with and been changed by various cultures in Asia, and more recently in North America. (Only offered Spring 2009) (4 Credits)
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4.00 Credits
"Christians and Jews" (REL 240-01) The Blood Libel. "Witch" Burnings. Expulsions. Ghettos. Dress Codes. The Spanish Inquisition. Pogroms. Making Intermarriage Punishable By Death. Child Kidnappings. Forced Baptism. Social Exclusion. Church-approved Theft and Violence. Accusations of Satanism. The Holocaust. Double-Standards Regarding National Sovereignty and Self-Defense. Why has it been so difficult for so many Christians to act like "Christians" when it has come to the Jews? Anti-semitism has dogged the reputation of those who claim to speak in the name of Jesus, the gentle Jew from Nazareth, for about 1,800 years now. Is this "longest hatred" endemic to the Christian Religion, or simply an unfortunate accident of history? How have the centuries of persecution affected Judaism's religious outlook? What are the hopes for authentic reconciliation between these two great traditions? Does this history obligate us to re-examine our own attitudes and actions today? (Only offered Fall 2008) "Sex and Violence in Ancient India: The Mahabharata" (REL 240-02) An epic tale of family betrayal and spiritual struggle, the Mahabharata is one of the most widely read pieces of literature in India. We will explore the Mahabharata as a sacred text and place the events portrayed therein in the broader context of the human search for meaning in life. Why does it seem so difficult, at times, to obtain the simplest of things? Does one's cultural, or historical context alter the search for meaning in ways that are significant? How can I tell that I have truly found peace? (Only offered Fall 2008) (4 Credits)
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. (1-4 credits)
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4.00 Credits
(Only offered Spring 2009) (4 Credits)
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