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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of Hinduism, including its ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of Buddhism, including its ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of Chinese and/or Japanese religions, including their ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of Judaism, including its ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of Christianity, including its ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of Islam, including its ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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3.00 Credits
Presents the historical background and developments, the cultural contexts, and the distinctive religious features of African religions, including their ideas, rituals, practices, major historical figures, symbolic representations, and influences in the lives of adherents. Usually a survey course, the specific emphasis is announced each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
For students undertaking travel and research into a specific religious topic through direct contact with the material or people studied, outside academic confines. Requires prior and follow-up consultation with a faculty member approved by the department chair, and preparation of a portfolio. Application for approval includes a description of the intended field experience and projected itinerary. Final product must include documentation of the travel and experiences and a summary of and formal reflection on those experiences. May be repeated for credit if content varies.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
See description of RELG 3600 above for requirements. Intended for students undertaking travel and research into a specific religious topic, outside the student's home campus. Highly recommended for religious studies majors and minors, especially juniors, to enhance an understanding of religion in global contexts. May be repeated for credit if content varies.
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3.00 Credits
Approaches the issues of belief and unbelief through readings from philosophers and theologians. May be repeated for credit if content differs.
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