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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW) Introduces the student to religious themes in film. Explores film as art and how this art form is suited to engaging religious questions in contemporary culture. Surveys the history of film, the analytical tools of film theory, and specific film genres as they relate to religious questions.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H) Studies religious themes in modern culture as reflected in literature, philosophy, ethics, science, religion, etc. Focus is on the most recent issues of religion and culture.
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(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW) This course surveys the genre of religious biographies and human fascination with demonic characters. We analyze self-reports of religious lives and how those testimonies construct demonic forces.
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4.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; H) Allows the department to offer special topics not normally offered. Departments may offer more than one special topic. Prerequisites vary by title.
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CA,CW) Introduces the student to the ideologies, rituals, sociology, and psychological mechanisms involved in dealing with the dead and dead bodies. The course covers mortuary rituals, the preparation and treatment of dead bodies, the psychology of death, and the sociological consequences of the public manipulation of the dead.
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(Either Semester; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; H) This course focuses on the female characters in the Bible and on its teachings about the social and religious roles specific to women. The course studies those texts in both their ancient and modern contexts, with special attention to how they interact with culture, and explores what meanings those biblical passages can have for women (and men) today. Prerequisite: at least Sophomore standing.
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(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CA,CW) This course explores the role of religion in warfare. It looks at the evolution of religion and war in our species, modern anthropological investigations of religion and war, religious discussions of war in Western and non-Western religions.
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(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H) This course combines a historical-critical study of the prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible against the background of the religion, politics, and society of ancient Israel and a theological appraisal of the relevance of the prophets' messages in today's world. Prerequisites: At least Sophomore standing and either RL202 or RL203 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Either Semester; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H) A historical-critical study of ancient Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, especially the biblical books of Daniel and Revelation and the influence of this biblical tradition on American Christianity and popular culture. Prerequisites: At least Sophomore standing and either RL202, RL203 or RL352.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,I,CW) Because of the turban worn by many male Sikhs, Sikhs have become a visible minority (and often the target of hate crimes) in both the U.S. and India. But who are they and what do they believe This courseis and introduction to the Sikh religion, from the beginnings in North India to the present day. Focus will be on the development of Sikh identity and relations with Hindu and Muslim India. Prerequisites: RL120 or RL230.
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