Comparative Religion Course Descriptions

REL-140 Introduction to Comparative Religions

Comparative study of major world and selected regional religions with an emphasis on the analysis of beliefs, rituals, symbolism and social organization. Also listed as ANTH 140. Counts toward core requirement: Comparative Cultural, Social Sciences (2010 catalog), Diverse Perspectives, and/or International Perspectives. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

REL-211 Religion & Politics

Historical and conceptual survey of the relationship between political action and religious belief with primary emphasis on the variety of political/religious interactions across the ideological spectrum in the United States but also including a survey of religion and politics in the Muslim world as a secondary emphasis. Also listed as POLS 211. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

REL-240 Topics in Comparative Religion

A class on topics of current interest in comparative religions. See department for current course description. Also listed as ANTH 240. Counts toward core requirement: Comparative Cultural, Social Sciences (2010 catalog), Diverse Perspectives, and/or International Perspectives. May be repeated for credit. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

REL-255 Special Topics

See department for course description.
Credits: 1.00

REL-275 Internship

See department for details. Internship contract required.
Credits: 1.00

REL-341 Music in World Religions

This course will explore the use of music as an important expression of spiritual engagement. Students will engage in an examination of the various liturgical and musical practices found in five primary world religions including: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The course will examine how music is used to enhance liturgy, "engage the mind and move the heart" of participants in worship. ENGW 201 and a basic ability to follow musical notation recommended. Also listed as MUS 341. Counts toward core requirement: Comparative Cultural or International Perspectives. 4 credits.
Credits: 4.00

REL-355 Special Topics