Religion and History
HIST 323
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
RELI 298 |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies, Southern Asia Studies |
Religion and History share a great deal. Both seek a connection to the world of the dead to provide meaning for the living. Both utilize narrative strategies. And at their most ambitious, both seek to explain and interpret the universe and even predict the future. The goals of this seminar are: first, to explore the ways in which religion and history interpenetrate; and second, to deepen students¿ appreciation of the possibilities and difficulties of studying religion in a scholarly way, particularly within the discipline of history. We will read widely in philosophy of history, history of religion, and history; and an effort will be made to draw on primary sources from a diverse array of religious and historiographical traditions. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (HIST)(RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
David Christian, MAPS OF TIME
Mircea Eliade, THE MYTH OF THE ETERNAL RETURN
Carlo Ginzburg, THE CHEESE AND THE WORMS
David White, SINISTER YOGIS
D. Gary Shaw (ed.), RELIGION AND HISTORY, selections
And other readings TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Six small and one large paper. Classroom presentation and discussion |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
No late papers; no incompletes. No open laptops in class. Late work is penalized at the rate of one letter grade per day. Only COL students can take this course pass/fail. All other students must take this course for letter grade. This course fulfills a "Critical Theory" requirement for Religion majors. |
| Instructor(s): Pinch,William R. Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC136; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 3 | FR: 0 |
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