Introduction to some of the major topics and themes in Hindu religious traditions, tracing their development from Vedic times to the present day.

An introduction to the historical study of religion and its relation to written texts through an examination of the creation of biblical and related writings of ancient Israel, Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, and the early Christian movement. Representative topics: What is the Bible; Literary and Historical Perspectives on the Bible. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Cross-listed with: ENGL 1305.

Comparison of diverse practices and beliefs from selected religious traditions and cultures. Credit not awarded for both REL 1605 and versions of the course offered as REL 1010 to 1029.

Comparative and cross-cultural exploration of the relationships between religion, health, and healing.

Focus on the diversity of Jewish Traditions in the US and elsewhere, exploring subjects such as lived Jewish traditions, stories told in Jewish communities, and the diversity of Jewish experiences. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisite: Three hours in Religion or Jewish Studies.

While it is common for people in the United States to understand legal spheres as distinct from religious ones, they are in fact deeply entangled with one another. An examination of these entanglements by examining dynamics of freedom of religion and comparing secular and religious legal regimes. Prerequisite: Three hours in Religion.

Exploration of themes involving religion and the natural environment. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisite: Three hours of Religion or Environmental Studies. Cross-listed with: ENVS 2270.

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A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Capstone course for Religion majors. Prerequisites: Religion major; Senior standing.

College honors thesis or other department/program honors, under the supervision of a faculty member. Offered at department discretion.