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The Studies in Religion Program provides students with a basic knowledge of the history, psychology, philosophy, and anthropology of religion; promotes an understanding of diverse religious traditions; and examines religious questions which arise in all cultures. The concern of the program is not to inculcate a particular doctrine or faith but rather to broaden and deepen a student's knowledge and understanding of religious traditions.
201/ACABS 200/AAPTIS 200/HJCS 200. Introduction
to World Religions: Near Eastern. (4). (HU).
Religions of the Book: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This course
serves two main functions: the first of these is to provide an introductory
sense of what is involved in the academic study of religion; the second,
which will occupy almost the whole term, is to introduce the major religious
traditions of the Near East, with emphasis on the development and major
structures of Israelite Religion, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The course will keep two foci in view: one will have to do with the historical
development of these religious traditions, their sacred texts and major
personalities; the second will involve a comparative view of these traditions
by analyzing their sense of the sacred in space, time, and text, their views
on holy people. This is an introductory course: it is not necessary for
students to have any previous experience in the study of religion. The course
consists of three weekly lectures and a discussion group. Writing for the
course typically involves an essay, a midterm, and a final exam. Cost:3
WL:4 (Williams, Jackson,
Schramm)
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202/Buddhist Studies 220/Asian Studies
220. Introduction to the Study of Asian Religions. (4). (HU).
See Buddhist Studies 220.
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280/ACABS 221. Jesus and the Gospels.
(4). (HU).
See ACABS 221.
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