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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of religion. Examines inner workings and external practices of religion, including various definitions of religion, and how religion functions in the world through ritual, myth, and symbol. Analysis of varieties of religious experience, human destiny and the use of sacred texts among the world's religions. Not a comparative course, this course employs case studies. (F, Sp) [IV-WC]
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3.00 Credits
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit six hours. Various topics in introduction to religious studies including comparative studies and theories in the study of religion. (Irreg.)
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3.00 Credits
May be repeated with change of content; maximum credit nine hours. An introduction to religious traditions, examining traditions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and native traditions as well as other religious traditions. (Irreg.)
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3.00 Credits
An exploration of the historical development of the world's second largest religious tradition. Investigation of the major tenets of Islam, the Qur'an, the life of Muhammad, ritual and worship, development of Islamic law and the spread of Islamic civilization and ideas. (Irreg.)
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3.00 Credits
A general study of the world's most representative religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. A comparative consideration of the differences and similarities among the religions. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]
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3.00 Credits
Examines religion as a resource for understanding values and for making meaning of life. The study will include comparative consideration of some religious traditions, as well as critical questions and analysis regarding the proper role and adequacy of religion. (Irreg.) [IV-WC]
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3.00 Credits
A close reading and analysis of writings and other forms of expression by and about Muslims, such as the Qur'an, biographies of the prophet Muhammad, Hadith, legal and theological and mystical writings, ritual practices, responses to the Christian west, Islamist writings, modernist critiques, American Muslim voices, and news media. (Irreg.)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of Buddhism, including sacred text and concepts; Examines the four noble truths, the noble eight-fold path; the four immeasurables, and the three traditions of Buddhism; Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism. Examines the development of Buddhism from its Asian origins to its adaptation to western culture. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]
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3.00 Credits
Study of the tradition of Hinduism. Examines the historical development of the tradition as well as the thoughts of modern philosophers. Examines Aryan and early Indian culture, epics, scriptures, and philosophies that have developed. Explores fundamental premises and guiding principles and organic process of change. Generally inquires into the historical development of the Hindu religious tradition. (Irreg.) [IV-NW]
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0.00 Credits
May be repeated with a change of content; Maximum credit six hours. Special topics in religious studies not accommodated by the current curriculum. (Irreg.)
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