RELI 211: Introduction to Religions of the "West"

RELI 211-002: Religions of the West
(Spring 2017)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

Krug Hall 7

Section Information for Spring 2017

In this course, students explore the history, scriptures, beliefs, and practices of the major monotheistic religions that originated among the peoples of the Near East: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students will examine these three religious traditions thematically and comparatively, in order to understand the similarities, differences, and relationships among them. While the primary focus is on the origins, scriptures, and history of each religious tradition, we will also analyze contemporary developments, in particular the relation of each tradition to matters of violence and gender / sexuality, respectively. Finally, students will receive a brief introduction to Mormonism, a church arising out of American Christianity. 

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Focuses on Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other global and local religions of Europe, Asia Minor, north Africa, and the Americas from historical, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives. May include modern developments of religions like Mormonism, Baha'ism, and Scientology as well as other religions of ancient Asia Minor like Zoroastrianism. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Global Understanding
Specialized Designation: Non-Western Culture
Schedule Type: Lecture
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This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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