Introduction to the Study of Religion

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Overview

Subject area

REL

Catalog Number

101

Course Title

Introduction to the Study of Religion

Description

Introduction to the Study of Religion (ISR) is the foundational course for all religion majors in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Therefore this course is an introduction to several of the major thinkers and themes within the history of the academic study of religion. Students will acquire a working vocabulary of key terms that are required for study of religion. Alongside of developing the necessary vocabulary of the field, students will also be challenged to expand upon what they currently understand to be "religion". Finally, students will also be expected here to develop the ability to utilize appropriate theoretical tools in the study of religion to interpret "real world" encounters with religious phenomena.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

019835

Course Schedule