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REL 300: Religions in the World Today: Theories, Methods, and Issues
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
This course explores the intersection of religion with human life, law, politics, and public culture, focusing on contemporary religions' roles in the secular world. Topics may include human rights, fundamentalism, migration/immigration, social and political movements, gender/sexuality, nationalism, contemporary religious movements or phenomena, and environmentalism, among others. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Human Rights Issue. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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REL 305: Christianity: Scriptures and Tradition
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
This course examines the sacred stories, rituals, and historical development of the three major traditions of the Christian religion: Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism. It surveys the development of Christianity from its Jewish and Hellenistic roots through contemporary attempts to translate the Christian faith for the 21st century. Offered fall semester.
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REL 305 - Christianity: Scriptures and Tradition
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REL 306: Hinduism and South Asian Religions
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
Hinduism is the world's third largest religion with approximately one billion adherents and has given birth to three other religions: Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. This course explores the origins and development of Hinduism, examining key concepts like karma, yoga, and reincarnation in our discussion of Hindu worldviews, cultures, and practices. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Identity Issue. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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REL 310: Jewish Scriptures and Traditions
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
Focusing on the textual heritage of Judaism, the ancestor of Islam and Christianity as well as a vibrant religion today, this course explores Jewish traditions and rituals as they originated throughout history and as practiced today in the world's diverse Jewish communities. Offered alternate years.
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REL 310 - Jewish Scriptures and Traditions
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REL 335: Sacred Words, Global Understanding
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
A comparative study of sacred texts as literary masterpieces that shape and influence their respective cultural expressions and literary traditions. This interdisciplinary course will examine the multiple intersections of sacred texts with the many faces of globalization. Readings may include selections from: Rig Veda, Upanishad, Bible, Qur'an, and Tao Te Ching. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Part of the Globalization Issue. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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REL 340: Religion and Popular Culture in the United States
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
An interdisciplinary study of religion and popular culture in the United States. Students will employ religious studies approaches to critically examine cultural forms such as music, art, cinema, social media, sports, and virtual reality in order to analyze the diversity of U.S. popular culture. Fulfills Cultures - U.S. Diversity. Part of the Information, Innovation, or Technology Issue. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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REL 343: Religion and Healing
3.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
Students will examine the wide variety of ways health and the religions of the world intersect, including religious treatments and explanations for illness and how religious beliefs and activities impact health. Students will develop a greater understanding of both the religious and health-based practices of communities around the globe. Part of the Health Issue. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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REL 380: Special Topics in Religious Studies
1.00 - 9.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
Various topics courses emphasizing the practice of religious studies in relation to a contemporary problem, issue, or theme. If content differs, may be repeated for credit. Offered fall semester.
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REL 399: Independent Readings in Religious Studies
1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
An interdisciplinary and scholarly or creative project initiated by the student who has special interest in religious studies not available in the current curriculum. The student, faculty, and advisors agree on the scope of the study, its components, and methods of evaluation. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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REL 482: Integrative Statement
1.00 Credits
Grand Valley State University
In this course, students develop a digital portfolio in which they apply key concepts, methods and theories within religious studies to real-world situations, including their chosen careers. Offered fall and winter semester. Course is graded credit/no-credit. Prerequisites: REL 100 and REL 200, or by permission of the department.
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