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3.00 Credits
E. Kent This course takes a cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary approach to the questions of how the social and cultural significance of sexuality has been shaped by religious discourse, myth, doctrine, and ritual. How have various forms of sexual expression come to be seen as normal, while others are seen as deviant How has passionate love served as metaphor for the expression of religious experiences, such as the union of the soul with God How have people thought to "channel" sexual energy to pursue spiritual projects, as in tantra and religious celibacy Topics of study may include marriage, different- and same-sex love, virginity, celibacy, sacred prostitution, ecstacy and mysticism, and the role of transvestites, transsexuals, androgynes, and third-gender people in religious myth and ritual in contexts such as Christianity, Hinduism, Native American religion, and Islam. No prerequisites. Juniors and seniors need permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
J. Reinbold The question of the proper relationship between religion and politics within the United States is deeply complicated and, beginning in the 20th century, has been a topic of intense political and social contention. This course presents an exploration of this question from three interrelated perspectives: classical and contemporary political theory, 20th- and early 21st-century Supreme Court jurisprudence, and current dilemmas surrounding the foundation and enforcement of universal human rights values. This course familiarizes students with a variety of influential theories and church-state separation as well as a number of key Supreme Court cases pertaining to the meaning and scope of the First Amendment of the US Constitution. The final portion of the course brings these questions of religion to bear upon today's quest for international legal standards.
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3.00 Credits
K. Carlsmith, R. Conti, C. Keating, L. Reid, R. Shiner How do people come to be who they are How do people think about, influence, and relate to one another These are the broad questions that personality and social psychologists strive to answer. By exploring forces internal to the person (such as traits, attitudes, and goals) as well as forces external to the person (such as social norms and incentives), personality and social psychologists seek to unravel the mysteries of human behavior in areas as wide-ranging as aggression, romantic attraction, motivation, and social interaction. Although personality psychology has traditionally focused on aspects of the individual, and social psychology on aspects of the situation, the two perspectives are tightly interwoven in psychological explanations of human behavior. This course is team-taught in order to present the distinct, yet complementary perspectives of personality and social psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 150 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
S. Kelly, S. Kraly, A.J. Tierney, J. Yoshino Relationships between brain and behavior are examined at a variety of levels, including neurochemical, neurophysiological, physiological, and cognitive functioning. Psychology majors should complete this course by the end of the junior year. Because this course is a prerequisite for all other neuroscience courses, neuroscience majors should complete it by the end of the sophomore year. Open to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors; open to seniors by permission of instructor. This course is crosslisted as NEUR 170.
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3.00 Credits
M. Thie, C. Vecsey Central to this study is the understanding of Roman Catholicism as a living, dynamic religious tradition. The time frame is mainly from the Second Vatican Council to the present. Topics include the Church's self-understanding, the historical context of American Catholicism, cultural pluralism within the United States and globally, and contemporary issues such as social and economic justice, sexuality and reproduction, grassroots liberation efforts, environmental concerns, ordination of women, and inclusive language and images.
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3.00 Credits
H. Sindima This course considers the Protestant tradition in Europe and the United States. The great theological doctrines of the Reformation of 16th-century Europe are examined: salvation by grace, the authority of scripture as opposed to ecclesiastical edicts, freedom of conscience, the priesthood of all believers, and separation of church and state. The great themes articulated by Luther, Calvin, and others constituted a challenge to established authority that involved the Church, the monarchies, and the dissenters. The Protestant tradition that emerged gave rise to new conceptions of political order that profoundly impacted the ideological, social, and political foundations of the United States. Protestant vision contributed heavily to biblical metaphors shaping American self-understanding. Protestant vision and Protestant thinkers gave rise to various forms of Christian communities, such as the Society of Shakers, and provided the impetus for reform movements such as abolition of slavery, the Social Gospel, Prohibition, and the Civil Rights movement.
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3.00 Credits
Staff Independent studies may be arranged in consultation with individual instructors.
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3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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3.00 Credits
Staff An intermediate-level course in specific psychology topics offered by various staff members. Students should contact the department regarding the topics offered during any given term. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
H. Sindima This historical study of the development of the central Christian beliefs examines the development of the early creeds, the emerging of ecumenical consensus, and philosophical elaborations. The course highlights African contributions and involvement in the ecumenical councils (the first 500 years) that made major decisions concerning the central elements of the Christian tradition.
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