Introduction to the Study of Religion
RELI 151
Spring 2017
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02
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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the academic study of religion. We will focus on religious communities in and outside the United States but will offer neither an overview of American religious history nor a survey of global religious diversity. Rather, we will use a series of empirical case studies to explore theoretical issues in the study of religion. Among other topics, we will examine: the construction of religion as a conceptual category, anthropological approaches to religious difference, theories of religious experience, the interpretation of religious texts, and the place of religion in politics, society, and culture. Together, these discussions will offer a set of descriptive, analytical, and explanatory tools for understanding the role of religion in the contemporary world. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Malcolm X, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X: AS TOLD TO ALEX HALEY
Winnifred Sullivan, THE IMPOSSIBILITY OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Susan Harding, THE BOOK OF JERRY FALWELL
David L. Haberman, JOURNEY THROUGH THE TWELVE FORESTS: AN ENCOUNTER WITH KRISHNA
James D. Tabor and Eugene V. Gallagher, WHY WACO?
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three papers (3 pages long each) and final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance and participation are required. |
| Instructor(s): Gottschalk,Peter S. Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: FISK122; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 14 | FR: 5 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Gottschalk,Peter S. Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: FISK122; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 14 | FR: 5 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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