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. Prerequisite: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

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. Prerequisite: ENG 201 with a grade of C or better. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Surveys classic and contemporary psychological theories of religion, including behavioral, comparative, and cognitive perspectives and explores the psychological role of religion in human life.

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)

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)

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)

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. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

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. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Pre/Co-requisite: 12 credit hours. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)

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.

Examines the civil rights movement through documentary film and other sources, focusing on mass movement from 1940s to 1980s. Identical to PSC 325, PHL 345, 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, IGR 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)

Exploration of apocalyptic thought and literature; examination of its significance and continuing influence; evaluation of its method and approach.

Full- or part-time, on-the-job work experience in industry, government, or non-profit professional setting. CR/NC only. Identical to ANT 395, PHL 395. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: 30 credit hours completed; ENG 201 with a C or better; 6 credit hours completed in courses offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (excluding ENG 101 and ENG 201). Recommended: PHL 295 or ANT 295 or PHL 295.

Each offering studies a selected topic using readings, discussions, lectures, and research as appropriate. May be offered as Writing Intensive.