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Summer 2006 Course Atlas
REL 100: Introduction to Religions: Christianity and Islam
Martin, Mon, Tu, Wed 2:30-4:45, 1st session. Credit, 4 hrs.
Content: The course will examine the historical encounter of Christianity and Islam around the world, from the seventh century to the present. Special attention will be given to their encounter in Spain, the Crusades, and both conflicts and interfaith relationships in modern times.
Particulars: The course fulfills General Education Requirement V.C. (Nonwestern Cultures or Comparative and International Studies).
****Although content is different in REL 100 courses, you may not repeat for credit.****
REL 210: Classic Religious Texts: The New Testament in its Contexts
Gowler, Tu, Wed, Thur 2:30-4:45, 2nd session. Credit, 4 hrs.
Content: Interpretation of the New Testament in the context of the historical, social, religious, and literary environment of the eastern Mediterranean world during late antiquity.
Particulars: The course fulfills General Education Requirement IV.A (Humanities).
REL 211: Western Religious Traditions
Martin, 10:00-11:20 daily, 1st session. Credit, 4 hrs.
Content: This course surveys the three major Western religious traditions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- and the relationship between them and among them, covering such issues as modernism, globalization, gender, religion, and politics.
Particulars: This course meets General Education Requirement V.B (Historical Perspectives on Western Culture).
REL 212: Asian Religious Traditions
Reinders, 10:00-11:20 daily. 1st session. Credit, 4 hrs.
Content: This is an introduction to religious life in China and Japan. We will deal with the major religious traditions (Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity), within the larger context of popular religious practices. Our themes will include: temples, sacred space, nature and the natural world, the miraculous, hermit culture and images of the holy man or woman.
Particulars: This course fulfills General Education Requirement V.C.(Nonwestern Cultures or Comparative and International Studies).
REL 497R: Directed Reading
Faculty, (Permission of Instructor Required). Credit, 2-16 hrs.
Content: Readings on special topics in Religion as arranged between individual students and a specific member of the Department who consents to guide the student in her/his study, arrange requirements and appointments.
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