Religion

College of Arts & Sciences

Religions of the World: Eastern

CAS RN 103

Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Focus on the world view of each tradition and the historical development of that world view. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Religion in America

CAS RN 121

Religion in American history from the early European encounters with indigenous peoples to the pluralistic present. Focus on interrelationship of religious beliefs and practices with intellectual, social, political, and cultural life in America. Readings may include: Jefferson, Vivekananda, Heschel, King, Daly. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 1 (May 22-June 26)

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The Holy City: Jerusalem in Time, Space, and Imagination

CAS RN 220

Transformation of an ordinary ancient city into the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims; and development of modern Jerusalem, as shaped by British rule, Zionism, and Palestinian nationalism. Jerusalem's past, present, and meanings considered through analyses of religious and secular rhetoric. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 2 (July 2-August 8)

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Religion and Science

CAS RN 239

Examines the complex relationship between science and religion, focusing on historical episodes (e.g., the "Galileo Affair") and current controversies (e.g., "Intelligent Design" movement's influence on school curricula, "Spirituality and Health" research, and "Ecology and Religion."). Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. 4 cr. Tuition: $2340

Summer 1 (May 21-June 27)

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