Religion and History
HIST 323
Spring 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
RELI 298 |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
The course will examine some ways that scholars have understood the role of religion and history. Readings will reflect a wide variety of theoretical, theological, and disciplinary perspectives. |
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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
In addition to a variety of journal articles and online resources, readings will include the following texts, which will be available on reserve and should be available for purchase:
Catherine Albanese, A REPUBLIC OF MIND AND SPIRIT: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN METAPHYSICAL RELIGION
Caroline Bynum, HOLY FEAST, HOLY FAST
Eamon Duffy, THE STRIPPING OF THE ALTARS
Richard Eaton, THE GROWTH OF ISLAM ON THE BENGAL FRONTIER
Carlo Ginzburg, THE CHEESE AND THE WORMS: THE COSMOS OF A SIXTEENTH-CENTURY MILLER
Keith Hopkins, A WORLD FULL OF GODS
Marshall Sahlins, HOW NATIVES THINK: ABOUT CAPTAIN COOK, FOR EXAMPLE
James H. Sweet, RECREATING AFRICA: CULTURE, KINSHIP, AND RELIGION IN THE AFRICAN-PORTUGUESE WORLD, 1441-1770
Victor Turner, IMAGE AND PILGRIMAGE IN CHRISTIAN CULTURE
Max Weber, THE PROTESTANT ETHIC AND THE SPIRIT OF CAPITALISM
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Examinations and Assignments:
Six small and one large paper. Classroom presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
No late papers; no incompletes. Only COL students can take this course pass/fail. All other students must take this course for a letter grade. Method and Theory requirement for Religion majors. |
| Instructor(s): Moore,Liam Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: PAC136; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 3 | FR: X |
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