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A study of the Islamic mystical tradition and one of the most popular poets in America, Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273). Within the context of Islamic mysticism, students will analyze his world, life, poetic works, and significance for the fields of religion and cultural studies. Rumi was an Islamic scholar and mystic whose influence transcends religious and national boundaries. Most famous for his magnum opus, the Masnavi (nicknamed "the Koran in Persian"), Rumi was a spiritual guide whose teachings have inspired countless individuals, powerful socio-political movements, and numerous religious groups such as the Mevlevi Sufi Order of whirling dervishes.
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Literary expressions of religious faith and life focusing on personal, devotional, and confessional language rather than doctrinal propositions. Examples: Augustine's "Confessions", Echkart's "Sermons", Luther's "Christian Liberty", Teresa of Avila's "Interior Castle", Thomas Merton's "New Seeds of Contemplation", Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress", and "Julian of Norwich".
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A historical introduction to religion in American culture highlighting the roots of American religiosity, the variety of religious communities, the distinctive features of American Christianity, relgious pluralism, and the relation of church and state.
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This course is designed for students who intend to become teachers in public primary and secondary schools, but will also be of special significance for current teachers, school administrators, religious leaders, and parents. Students will study the applicability of the religious liberty clauses of the First Amendment, explore resources and curricular programs for the critical study of religion, and develop an appreciation for academic pedagogical styles that are respectful, informational, and analytic, rather than styles that are devotional, proselytizing, or derogatory. Students will gain legal insights, ethical awareness, and tools to teach relgious studies units and courses in public schools.
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The third century theologian Tertullian once asked the question: "What has Jerusalem to do with Athens?" A contemporary version might be "What has Jerusalem to do with Hollywood?" Art forms and entertainment media help shape and are shaped by popular culture and opinion. This course will examine how films convey religious motifs to viewers. Through class discussion and short written assignments, students will begin to appreciate how movies communicate their own interpretations of the sacred and are commentaries on religious values in society.
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The theological study of subjects not a part of the regular department offerings. Topics will vary from term to term. See the department for course descriptions for individual topics.
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0.50 Credits
The theological study of subjects not a part of the regular department offerings. Topics will vary from term to term. Unless explicitly specified, these courses will not satisfy the Judeo-Christian Heritage and Religious Faith requirement but may satisfy the department requirements for the major or minor.
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0.50 Credits
Half, full or one and one-half courses. Internships are intended to provide supervised, hands-on, work-related experience in possible career paths in religious institutions, in religiously sponsored organizations, or jobs underwritten by religious bodies in independent secular institutions. Students may take their internship for credit as an elective or as part of their major or minor in the department. Inquiries should be made to the full-time faculty of the department in the term preceding the anticipated internship. Registration for internships must receive departmental approval. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: REL 280 or REL 281.
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This international course examines South Africa's political history, traditional and colonial cultures, religions, "the new South Africa" of the post-apartheid era, and social challenges related to education, poverty, and healthcare. Students do service work with organizations and schools in the Cape Town area and travel to historic sites in Soweto, Johannesburg, District Six, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and Entabeni game reserve.
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1.00 Credits
Half, full or one and one-half courses. Internships are intended to provide supervised, hands-on, work-related experience in possible career paths in religious institutions, in religiously sponsored organizations, or jobs underwritten by religious bodies in independent secular institutions. Students may take their internship for credit as an elective or as part of their major or minor in the department. Inquiries should be made to the full-time faculty of the department in the term preceding the anticipated internship. Registration for internships must receive departmental approval. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: REL 280 or REL 281.
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