REL101
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Introduction to World Religions
Religion
College of Liberal Arts
Course Subject Code
REL
Course Number
101
Status
Active
Course Attributes
BHUM: GenEd-Breadth/Humanities, DVIT: GenEd-Diversity International, DVUS: GenEd-Diversity US, GLC: GenEd-Global Challenges, MREL: Major-Religion, PPD: GenEd-Power/Privilege/Diff, IMMX: GenEd-Immersive Experience, NREL: Minor-Religion
Course Short Title
Intro to World Religions
Course Long Title
Introduction to World Religions
Course Description
An introduction to the study of religion through an examination of the world religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Introduces the historical method of analyzing the making of each tradition over time, and the comparative method of analyzing patterns across traditions towards creating a globally accurate definition of religion. Investigates the variety of ways in which each tradition establishes beliefs and values, and its mobilization of them in experiences and practices. Through field trips to sacred spaces currently used for worship of each tradition in the U.S. context, students will have the opportunity to explore religion's connections with public space, community, and the arts.
Min
4
Repeatable
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Course Restrictions
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