A study of the development of religious thought in India from the Vedic Period to the present. The course will combine an historical survey with a...
An introduction to the unifying beliefs and philosophical presuppositions of the Buddhist world-view, and an overview of the diverse forms of Buddhism...
The history of Buddhism's expansion into Tibet, its doctrines and practices, including the institution of the Dalai Lama and the 'Tibetan Book of the...
An examination of religious phenomena in the history of Japan, including their impact on art, literature, philosophy, and politics. Buddhism, Shinto,...
An examination of religious phenomena in the history of China, including their influence on art, literature, philosophy, and politics. Buddhism,...
An introduction to the religious tradition of the Jews, in terms of beliefs, practices, ideals, and institutions from the beginning to the present...
The catastrophe and devastation of the Holocaust and the radical nature of its evil demanded responses within contemporary Jewish thought, identity,...
This course will trace the development of biblical exegesis in the Jewish tradition. Interpretive methods and approaches to problems in the text such...
This course will survey the roots, history, and symbolism of the Jewish mystical tradition known as Kabbalah. Students will be introduced to the major...
The course will explore the thought of various Jewish scholars throughout history on issues that were vital to their faith. The texts studied will be...
One or more special courses will be offered at different times. Consult the Department for current offerings. Antireq: RS 250 taken prior to Fall...
This course surveys the significance of the land of Israel in Judaism from historical, textual, and religious perspectives. Topics covered include the...
An introduction to the Islamic faith and practice, with a review of the development, achievements, and impact of the Muslim community from Muhammad...
An examination of Islam in North America. Topics include basic beliefs and practices, history, Muslim diversity, everyday life, relations with other...
The course examines religion in the American context regarding issues like secularization, the nature and the influence of sects (e.g., Mormonism,...
How have religions influenced and been influenced by politics? How do the world's major religions understand political institutions and theories?...
This course examines the varieties of religious fundamentalism around the world and how religious fundamentalism emerges and can become a motivating...
From Mecca to Benares, Stonehenge to Chartres - a consideration of sacred cities, shrines, rivers, mountains, worship centres, and other places which...
An exploration of the role of scripture/sacred texts in religious traditions and a study of representative texts and interpretations. This course will...
A study of the biblical prophets with special attention to their religious experience, social critique, visions of the future, and the writings that...