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(Perspectives II Global Course) This course is an exploration of the major living religious traditions of South Asia - Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Drawing from the disciplines of anthropology and religious studies, the course will emphasize the specificity of religious beliefs and practices in this region, as well as among South Asian Diaspora communities. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereqs: PI in Social Science or Religious Studies Cross-listed with ANT 322G Credits: 3 Arabic
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(Perspectives II Global course) An in-depth reading of selected sacred texts drawn from the tapestry of religious traditions in India with an emphasis upon those of Hinduism. To enhance our reading of primary texts, we will draw upon analytical perspectives developed in the social sciences, cultural studies, and related disciplines. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Asian Studies Minor Course Normal Offering Cycle: Spring every other year Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II course) The identity, roles, relationships, and moral decision-making of the professional. Analysis of major moral issues relevant to educators, business persons, health care workers, social workers, attorneys, and others. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Normal Offering Cycle: Spring every other year Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II course) Exploration of theological and ethical approaches which promote liberative social change and environmental responsibility. Dynamic of oppression-empowerment-praxis as understood by world religions and engaged by liberation thinkers, e.g., gay/lesbian, feminist, black, Jewish, and Latin American. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Women's Studies Minor Course Normal Offering Cycle: Spring every other year Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II course) The place of morality within religious systems; relationships among religion, law, and morality; religion and human rights. Comparative analysis of religious teachings on family, work, violence, community, and nature. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Normal Offering Cycle: Fall every other year Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II course) Contemporary peace and justice issues viewed from a variety of religious and ethical perspectives. Topics: defining "peace" and "justice"; wealth and poverty; nationalism and ethnic - racial - religious diversity; gender; sexual orientation; nonviolencPrerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Credits: 3
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Conceptualizations of the body seem uniquely natural and basic, when they actually embody cultural and social form. Accordingly, religious traditions construct the body sexually, and, conversely, construct sexuality physically, psychologically, and/or spiritually. Inscription of the body in particular cultural, social, and religious form has made difficult "placing" ideas of love and desire with respect to bodily and/or sexual constructions of the human self.Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II course) Moral analysis of biomedical issues in light of the Jewish and Christian traditions. Topics: patient rights, suicide, euthanasia, abortion, organ transplantation, research, genetics, assisted reproduction, malpractice, justice in health care resource allocation. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Normal Offering Cycle: Spring every other year Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II Global course) The concept of emptiness in terms of annihilation of authority of moral principles is central to three Chinese religions: Neo-Confucianism, Daoism and Zen. By reading the primary texts and literature in these three religions, we will explore how they define and articulate the ethics of emptiness. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereqs: Any PI in Religious Studies Credits: 3
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(Perspectives II course) Readings in Thomas Meron, twentieth-century monk and writer. Focus on spirituality (meditation, prayer, living contemplatively), urgent social issues (violence, war and peace, racism, technology), and inter-religious dialogue and understanding. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Prereq: any PI in Religious Studies Credits: 3
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