300
Study of myth and myth-making as expressions of humankind's quest for order and meaning in life. Examines myth in general and in specific cultural settings.
Credits
3(3-0)
The history and theory of European witchcraft and demonology. Includes anthropology of witchcraft in non-Christian societies, gender and intersectionality, and new religious movements, like Wicca. Identical to
WGS 302. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 302
Interdisciplinary study of goddesses in selected cultures, ancient and modern. Uses intersectionality to analyze opportunities and challenges inherent in gendering gods, including borrowing/reinventing goddesses today. Identical to
WGS 303. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
ENG 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 303
Surveys classic and contemporary psychological theories of religion, including the behavioral, comparative, and cognitive perspectives; also explores the psychological role of religion in human life.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of mystic experience, including consideration of its place in religious life, its modes of expression, and the major mystical figures in the world’s religions. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Development of the Christian religious tradition from Jesus of Nazareth to its major contemporary branches: Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism. May be offered as a Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Muhammad and the Qur'an, the Sunni and Shi`a split; nine subcultures of the Muslim world; Shari`a; women in Islam; jihad; terrorism; Islamism, and Sufism. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 15 credit hours. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Judaism as a multifaceted approach to identity and lifestyle, both personal and societal; religious expressions such as Torah, myth, ritual, festivals, holy days. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
The general nature of the Buddhist tradition, with attention to particular developments within it (e.g., tantra, Zen). Primarily examines Buddhism's role in selected Asian cultures. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Religious and cultural explanations of death and responses to dying, death and mourning; religious, ethical, biomedical ethical and legal issues, e.g., health care, suicide, abortion, euthanasia. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Pre/Co-requisite: 12 credit hours. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines the interrelations of film and religion, including the representation of religion in film and the ways film functions religiously in modern media culture. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 45 credit hours completed.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of the religious and spiritual components of Rock ‘n’ Roll historically and thematically. Themes include lyrics, music, concerts, spokespersons, fandom, album art, and costumes. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Pre/co-requisite: 30 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Studies major issues in modern religious thought: e.g., religion and science; theologies of liberation; Christianity and the encounter of world religions.
Credits
3(3-0)
The development of African-American religion from 19th century to the present through an examination of the nature and function of religious song. No knowledge of music theory required.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1980s; based on PBS series: Eyes on the Prize. Identical to
PHL 345,
PSC 325,
SOC 345. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Any one of the following:
HST 110,
HST 111,
HST 112, LAR 145,
PSC 100,
PSC 105,
PSC 125,
REL 140,
SOC 100. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Diversity in the United States)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
PHL 345/PSC 325/SOC 345
Impact of and resistance to racism treated in theoretical works (theology, ethics, social sciences) and illustrated in the lives and creative works of African Americans.
Credits
3(3-0)
Psychological and spiritual phenomenon of prophetism in the Ancient Near East; intensive study of Old Testament prophetic literature; historical context, literary form, theological content.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examines the interaction of European, African, and Native American religions and the 'heresies' that developed as a result of their interaction during the colonial period. Identical to
HST 361. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HST 361
Exploration of apocalyptic thought and literature; examination of its significance and continuing influence; evaluation of its method and approach.
Credits
3(3-0)
Examination of representative biblical codes of conduct, their underlying ethical principles, and their application to perennial moral issues, such as killing, sexuality, and economic justice.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of Jesus' teaching, its environment, sources and methods used for its recovery, literary forms in which it was transmitted, and reconstruction of its contents.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of Paul's environment, life, work, and letters and his influence on the subsequent history of Christian thought.
Credits
3(3-0)
Historical introduction to Muslim terrorists, jihad, and Islamism; exploration of the psychology of terrorism and of the contested designations of martyrdom and suicide. Prerequisite: 45 credit hours completed.
Credits
3(3-0)
A survey of women's lives, roles, and issues such as gender segregation, education, and veiling among the peoples of Muslim societies and cultures. Prerequisite: 45 credit hours completed.
Credits
3(3-0)
A survey of the various phenomena that comprise Sufism: mystical knowledge, spiritual practice, and culture; inner spirituality; master- disciple relationships; Sufi fellowships; and saint veneration. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: 15 credit hours.
Credits
3(3-0)
Israel and Palestine from ancient times to the present, including background to contemporary Zionism and the conflict with Arab nationalism. Identical to
HST 382. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
HST 382
Each offering studies a selected topic using readings, discussions, lectures, and research as appropriate. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
1-9(Spec)