An introduction to the religious traditions of the East: history, religious beliefs, and practices of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism,...
Encounter with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: the characteristics and interaction of the three major religious traditions originating in the Middle...
Students will be introduced to the Hebrew Bible by way of selected readings which deal with a particular aspect of the human predicament. The focus...
This course will deal with the period of the Prophets, e.g., Joshua, Kings, and Samuel. It will examine the uses and abuses of power analyzing the...
How does an ancient religious tradition remain relevant in the face of shifting cultural morals and beliefs and especially in light of the West's...
How do the religions of the world define evil? How do they suggest it can be overcome? Classical and modern writers from Judaism, Christianity,...
An exploration of the spiritual dimension through the medium of art, sacred and secular. Aspects of the quest for meaning in world religions,...
Using examples drawn from world religions, new religious movements, indigenous religious traditions, and popular culture, this course introduces...
This course will introduce the history, literature, and thought of the Bible. Since Jewish and Christian Bibles differ, it will also explore how...
Biblical Hebrew for beginners. A study of the alphabet, and some of the basic vocabulary and grammar of the language. [Note: This course fulfills an...
A continuation of RS 131/JS 105A. Most of the rules of grammar will be covered in this course and students will begin to read texts in the original...
An introduction to Greek grammar with appropriate grammatical exercises and development of vocabulary. [Note: This course fulfils an Area 2A...
The completion of the study of Greek grammar and syntax with appropriate exercises and translation of various texts of the Greek New Testament. [Note:...
An introduction to Christian ethical theory and practice and their implications for personal and social living. Case studies will investigate sexual...
An introduction to the significance of Catholic beliefs, values, and practices for our time. Topics include spirituality, ethics, the meaning of the...
The basics of Christian theology explored systematically and historically: theological language, revelation and truth, God and creation, sin and the...
An examination of the role that religion and myth play in popular culture, including television, cinema, music, fashion, and sport. [Note: Formerly RS...
A study of the significance of love and friendship in classical and contemporary religious writers. We will consider questions such as, 'Why are...
An examination of the leading religious and philosophical ideas that have shaped the cultures and histories of East Asia: China, Korea, and Japan....
An exploration of the origins and development of Sikhism, the Guru institution, scripture, ritual, and gender from an historical and contemporary...