RS 331 The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating
This course examines the role of food and eating in the sacred texts and rituals of Judaism and Christianity in order to explore the thesis that food is not primarily a commodity but a relationship linking people to one another, to God, to the land, plants, and animals. Students additionally examine the contemporary environmental, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of food and the way these are reflected in our eating practices. Students are required to complete a service project for this course.