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3.00 Credits
Often called "cults" by those unfamiliar with them, new religious movements (NRMs) are exactly what the name implies: newly formed religions that develop either within established world religions or as offshoots of more obscure social or religious movements. The Jehovah's Witnesses were a new religious movement in the 19th century; contemporary NRMs range from the Unification Church (popularly known as the Moonies) to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (popularly known as the Hare Krishnas) to the Church of Satan. This class will cover theoretical work on new religious movements as well as sociological studies of specific groups, with the goal of increasing students' familiarity with and theoretical understanding of NRMs as well as exploring the relationship of NRMs to their social context
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4.00 Credits
Intensive studies of particular authors, literatures, issues, or eras. The topics will vary year to year. For the current offering, see the schedule of classes.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Gnosticism traditionally refers to a category of religion or religions defined by a belief in a "secret, redeeming knowledge" and an anti-materialist ethos. In this course we will be examining the source material usually associated with Gnosticism, looking at the themes, worldview and ethic they profess. At the same time we will also be considering scholarly critique of the use of the term Gnosticism as a category. Following the arguments of these scholars we as a class will question whether there really is such a thing as Gnosticism If so what is it or what defines it If not, why not And how then do we speak about the material once labeled Gnostic This course offers the opportunity to both study a particular religious tradition and to participatein the type of theoretical and methodological debates that underlie the study of religion as a field. Open to all students.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Staff An opportunity for advanced students to pursue a specif ic interest after consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
What is religion, and how is it studied The seminar will explore different methods employed in the academic study of religion. As the culmination of the semester's work, students will formulate their thesis topic and articulate the method (or methods) to be used in their project. Required of, and open only to senior religion majors.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Research and writing of the senior thesis. Open only to and required of senior religion majors. Prerequisite: completion of Religion 448.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Research and writing of the senior honors thesis. Open to and required of senior religion majors. Prerequisite: completion of Religion 448 and admission to honors candidacy.
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4.00 Credits
Fall: Hanson Spring: Hanson, Withycombe Speech is one of our primary means of communication. This course provides training in the fundamentals of effective speaking including the preparation, presentation and evaluation of a variety of types of communication. Preparation emphasizes the use of clear organization, cogent arguments, and strong and interesting supporting material. Presentation focuses on the use of vocal variety, distinct articulation, presence, gestures, and effective use of oral language. Evaluation encourages students to critique public address, learning to think and express what could make a presentation more effective. Oral presentations and several papers required.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to and participation in debate without a heavy commitment throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend classes covering and engaging key debate skills for the first six to eight weeks of the semester, and then participate in one intercollegiate or on-campus tournament. Students may not jointly register for Rhetoric 121, 221, 222. May not be taken P-D-F.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course introduces the historical and theoretical fundamentals of film studies. Representative films will be drawn from a variety of different eras, genres, and countries. Lectures, discussions, tests, and weekly film screenings.
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