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4.00 Credits
This course is a seminar with a different topic each time it is offered. For Spring 2011 the topic will be a philosophical examination of the Christians doctrines of the Trinity, Incarnation, and Atonement. We will read recent essays which attempt to formulate, defend, or object to these theses. No previous knowledge of theology is required. Members of the class will be expected to be prepared to contribute to the discussion of the seminar. Participants will write eight 2-page papers on the assigned reading for the week, due in advance, and a course paper of 8-10 pages. The final paper may be based on one or more of the short papers. The primary texts is Oxford Readings in Philosophical Theology, Vol. I, Trinity, Incarnation, and Atonement, supplemented by other recent or not-yet-published essays.
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4.00 Credits
The Constitution helps define, as it perhaps reflects, American society. In this scheme, religion has a special role. It, arguably uniquely, is given both Constitutional protection (free exercise) as well as Constitutional limitation (no establishment). Religion's placement in the Bill of Rights (as a part of the First Amendment) suggests its importance (both in protection and in limitation) to the founders, and religion's role in society today remains important and controversial. This course examines the historical forces that led to the adoption of the religion clauses of the First Amendment, the subsequent development of those clauses (importantly through the close reading of key Supreme Court opinions), and religion's role in modern American society.
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6.00 Credits
In this course, taught on site at an archaeological excavation, students receive instruction and hands-on training in archaeological field and laboratory work, including remote sensing in archaeology, on-site surveying, excavation techniques, field documentation, and artifact identification and processing.
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4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth reading of likely the single most important work of Hindu philosophical and religious traditions, the Bhagavadgita. We will study and compare several translations, read traditional Sanskrit and vernacular commentaries in English translation, and study how this remarkable text has inspired, bemused, and generated myriad interpretations and competing theological schools. The Bhagavadgita is a philosophical doorway through which nearly every Hindu philosopher has felt the obligation to pass. We will find out why. No prerequisites but REL 105 or some other introductory course in south Asian religions is suggested.
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4.00 Credits
This advanced seminar focuses on topics, methods, and theoretical models in the study of religion. Specific subjects are determined on a yearly basis.
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0.00 Credits
No course description available.
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0.00 Credits
By arrangement with the chair and with the consent of an instructor, to permit work beyond the regular course offerings. Limited to juniors and seniors with background in the selected area of reading.
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0.00 Credits
No course description available.
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0.00 Credits
A directed, individual study project open to senior concentrators.
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