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5.00 Credits
A study of the multiple histories, texts, and practices that shape and sustain Jewish civilization with particular attention to the classical rabbinic tradition and post- Enlightenment expressions of Jewish identity. Students will learn about central theological concepts, the cycle of Jewish holy days, and life cycle events. Visits to local congregations will be included.
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A study of the history and literature of the Christian religion from its beginnings as a Jewish sect in Judea to its transformation into a global tradition with Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant branches. Some attention will be given to the development of sectarian and heretical movements. Visits to local congregations will be included. GE T2
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A study of the history, literature, religion, governments, and culture of Islamic civilization from its beginnings in the Arabian desert to its spread throughout Asia, Africa, and the Western world. Attention will be given to tensions between traditional Islamic culture and modern Western society. Visits to local congregations will be included. GE T2
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5.00 Credits
A study of India's culture, especially religious, mythical, and artistic expressions; the values and living patterns of citizens; the historical events leading up to independence from Great Britain; and the social, economic and spiritual effects of independence. GE T2
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5.00 Credits
A study of the historical and thematic expression of Buddhist beliefs and practices from the time of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, to the present. Students will learn about diverse expressions of the Dharma; the ways Buddhism has adapted and developed in diverse cultural environments; and resources offered by Buddhism to western modernity.
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5.00 Credits
A study of China and Japan with emphasis on religious, philosophical, and artistic expressions. Attitudes towards family, community, and state will be considered. GE T2
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This course will study the rich and diverse religious life of Native Americans from the remote past to the present with primary focus on North American cultures. Issues relevant to gender, ritual practice, moral values, sacred stories and world views will be examined. Native and non-native sources will be studied. GE T3
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5.00 Credits
This course studies themes and controversies in religion in American culture since the 1950's. Students will focus upon the changing religious landscape of America as it relates to individual versus institutional religion; the civil rights movement; the peace movement of the Sixties; feminism and religion; issues of church and state; religion and politics, particularly the role of Fundamentalism in public life; religious pluralism; and religious terrorism and responses to 9/11. GE T2
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5.00 Credits
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This course is a survey of psychological perspectives on religious experience. Students will be introduced to theoretical, empirical, and existential approaches to the intersections of religion, spirituality, and psychology. Topics may include: development through the lifespan, conversion, meditation, health and well-being, and mysticism.
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