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)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
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)
| Course Start Date | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Wednesday, June 26, 2013 |
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)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Monday, July 8, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, August 8, 2013 |
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)
| Course Start Date | Tuesday, May 21, 2013 |
| Last day to add | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop without "W" grade | Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
| Last day to drop with "W" grade | Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
| Course End Date | Thursday, June 27, 2013 |