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RS 483 (01) - History of World Religions

History of World Religions

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 56410
Introduces the religions of the world in terms of historical development, relationship to society, belief system, central texts, and ritual practices. Begins with the religions of small and tribal societies (e.g., African, Native American), moves through religions of complex societies (e.g., Hinduism), and then studies the various traditions that emanated from ancient revelations: Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and certain new forms of Christianity.
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Equivalent(s): HIST 483
Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)
Instructors: Funso Afolayan
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 MWF 9:10am - 10:00am HORT 215
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RS 505 (01) - Introduction to Religion

Intro to Religion

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 54509
This course provides an introduction to religion, exploring the various ways that this phenomenon has been understood, approached, practiced, and studied across human history. The course will examine the different ways that religion can be defined, drawing from a variety of humanities and other disciplines. Foundational theories explaining the origins, persistence, and continued relevance of religion will be compared and applied to different traditions. Topics include concepts of divinity, rituals, myth, mysticism and spirituality, pilgrimage, death and the afterlife, and ultimate reality.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): HUMA 505
Attributes: Humanities(Disc)
Instructors: Nicole Ruane
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 TR 2:10pm - 3:30pm MURK G01
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