Introduction to Religion

CAS RN 100

  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

Religion matters It makes meaning and provides structure to life, addressing fundamental questions about body, spirit, community, and time. But what is it? How does it work in our world? This course explores religion in ritual, philosophical, experiential, and ethical dimensions. Carries humanities divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Creativity/Innovation.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Petro COM 101 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am Students registering for CAS RN100 must register for two sections: a LEC section, and a DIS section. Please note that seats are being held by class year with limited seats available for seniors and juniors.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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B1 Petro COM 111 M 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Only enroll in a discussion section for RN 106 if you are enrolled in the lecture lecture section.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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B2 Petro COM 109 W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Only enroll in a discussion section for RN 106 if you are enrolled in the lecture lecture section.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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B3 Petro CGS 123 F 12:20 pm-1:10 pm Only enroll in a discussion section for RN 106 if you are enrolled in the lecture lecture section.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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B4 Petro SHA 210 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm Only enroll in a discussion section for RN 106 if you are enrolled in the lecture lecture section.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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B5 Petro WED 406 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm Only enroll in a discussion section for RN 106 if you are enrolled in the lecture lecture section.

FALL 2024 Schedule

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B6 Petro CAS 237 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm Only enroll in a discussion section for RN 106 if you are enrolled in the lecture lecture section.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Hill CAS 211 MWF 11:15 am-12:05 pm Students registering for CAS RN100 must register for two sections: a Lec section, and a Dis section. For waitlist and to be added to a Dis section, go to bu.edu/religion/academics.Please note that seats are being held by class year with limited seats available for seniors and juniors.

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 CAS 227 M 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B2 CAS 227 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B3 CAS 237 W 4:40 pm-5:30 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B4 CAS 227 F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.