RELS-RELIGIOUS STUDIES -- 2003-05 Catalog
Philosophy Department

RELS 304 Judaism (4) GE C4

Origins, beliefs and practices of Judaism and central themes in the Hebrew Bible. The development of Judaism in the post-biblical and Talmudic period. Jewish philosophy, life, rituals and customs. The emergence of modern Judaism, Zionism and post-Holocaust philosophy. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and PHIL 230 or PHIL 231. Philosophy majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

RELS 306 Hinduism (4) GE C4

Origins, beliefs and practices of Hinduism from the Veda and the Upanishads through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and the Puranas. Modern Hindu institutions, saints and sages, and social philosophy contrasted with the ancient. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and PHIL 230 or PHIL 231. Philosophy majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

RELS 307 Buddhism (4) GE C4

Buddhist origins, viewpoints and practices will be seen in their development in India, Tibet, China, Japan, South Asia and America. The life of Buddha, Gautama, the rise of Theravada, Mahayana and Tantra. Encounters with Shinto and Confucianism. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and PHIL 230 or PHIL 231. Philosophy majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

RELS 309 Monotheism: The Bible and the Quran (4) GE C4

The monotheistic traditions of Christianity and Islam, with focus on their origins from Judaism and pre-Judaic Middle Eastern traditions, such Zoroastrianism. The Christian New Testament, formation of the Church, the Quran and Mohammad. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and C2. Philosophy majors will not receive GE C4 credit.

RELS 336 Religion, Gender and Society (4)
(Also listed as WS 336) GE C4 USCP

Critical examination of religious ideas and institutions in America in relation to gender, race and politics. Focus on women and religion, the religious experience of minorities, and on politics. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and PHIL 230 or PHIL 231; one Religious Studies course or consent of instructor.