A cross-cultural survey course of major religious traditions, with emphasis upon the theoretical and methodological issues at stake in the discipline of Religious Studies. The course provides a balanced treatment of Asian and Western/Abrahamic traditions in order to explore the concept of 'religion' within a comparative humanistic context. Most important will be a close reading and discussion of primary texts in English translation. By the end of the course students will have developed a vocabulary for understanding religious phenomena cross-culturally and a sensibility for engaging with religious others in our globalizing world.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities- or -Global Learning | 1 course |
Fall Semester information
Jason Fuller130A: Intro to Religions
Leslie James
130B: Intro to Religions
Su Jung Kim
130C: Intro to Religions
Justin Glessner
130D: Intro to Religions
Spring Semester information
Leslie James130A: Intro to Religions
Jason Fuller
130B: Intro to Religions
Su Jung Kim
130C: Intro to Religions
Justin Glessner