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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examines human ideas of the natural, the supernatural, and their relationship by focusing on the topics of magic/shamanism, science/rationalism, and religion/spirituality, employing interpretive, symbolic, structural and political-economic perspectives. Students will compare and analyze layered beliefs, practices and processes from a selection of "traditional" western and non-western societies, as well as social and symbolic linkages between them.
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3.00 Credits
This survey examines historical and current practices of Hinduism in a variety of social and religious contexts. It introduces students to essential beliefs, doctrines, institutions, and popular practices of Hinduism. Readings are drawn from the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Epics and devotional poetry. Its multi-disciplinary approach draws upon literary, artist and performative sources including popular media and film. Not open to seniors.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the historical, philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of the three Western monotheistic traditions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Continuity, adaptation and borrowing is stressed between the traditions. We examine a history of "The Book," including technological developments in printing and bookbinding, and how these material aspects influence beliefs and practices. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the practices and beliefs of several major world religions (including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism) through the medium of film. Exploring Japanese anime, Indonesia documentaries, videofilms from Ghana, Bollywood mythologicals, Jesus-films from Latin America, Korean-Buddhist films, contemporary fictional glimpses into Jewish life, and more, shows how religious people live and struggle and find joy, by using the audio-visual medium of film. Evening film screenings.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the cultures and spiritual traditions of Mexico and Central America in relation to changing political economic systems since ancient times. By critically examining scholarly studies of the region alongside literary, artistic, cinematic and popular images, students will analyze how religion has helped to maintain and transform social order and power through the precolonial, colonial, independence and modern periods. Special attention to the Maya Area. (Writing-intensive.) Maximum enrollment, 20.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic traditions of art and architecture in India, as well as the art and architecture of the colonial and post-colonial periods. (Same as Art History 245.)
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the Byzantine Christian tradition, with focus on the practices of the Russian Church. Topics include sources of Eastern Orthodoxy, Patristics, the Ecumenical Councils, the Liturgy, the "Great Schism" and cult of the saints. Particular attention paid to Orthodox iconography and church architecture. No knowledge of Russian required. (Same as Russian Studies 255.)
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3.00 Credits
Critically examines, through primary readings and case studies, representative methods from the history of the academic study of religion. Special attention to the theories that inform each method. (Writing-intensive.) Preference given to religious studies majors. Maximum enrollment, 20.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of Christianity in America from the era of European settlement to the end of the 19th century. Topics include encounters with Native American religions, revivalism, sectarianism, slavery and antislavery, religion and politics, theological developments, popular beliefs and practices, and the rise of unbelief. (Same as History 297.)
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3.00 Credits
Readings from poets and physiologists, anthropologists and artists, as we investigate the ways the five senses help to define our relationship to the world, particularly religious worlds. Religion itself will be taken to be primarily a human experience based on material, sensual relations with things. Aside from the readings, audio-visual and other sensual resources. Prerequisite, one course in religious studies. Maximum enrollment, 12.
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