Religion

A study of a selected subject within the disciplines which will vary from term to term. The course is designed to encourage student participation in the intellectual processes through class discussion, research and writing, special projects, problem solving, and evaluation and defense of positions. When the subject matter duplicates that of another course, credit toward graduation will be granted for only one of the courses. Offered periodically in rotation with seminars in other disciplines.

Studies in selected topics concerning interfaith and diversity literacy, dialogue and/or cooperation. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is not duplicated. Interfaith Studies.

An introduction to Buddhism as it has developed in various world contexts. Non-European/non-Anglophone.

This course explores the intellectual texts and traditions of China in the classical period, with an emphasis on Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism. Special attention may be devoted to comparing these Chinese traditions with dominant Western interpretations and alternative philosophies and religions. Supplemental material may explore artistic representations of classical Chinese thought, as well as the continuing relevance of such traditions in contemporary Chinese society. Non-European/non-Anglophone. Cross listed with PHI 265. Interfaith Studies.

This course is team taught by members in two departments and is open to Nisbet Honors Program participants and to others who meet Honors Program guidelines. All students registering for these courses must register not only through the Honors Program but also with their adviser and the Registrar’s Office.

A survey of important themes significant to the impact of religion on women and women on religion, historically and in the modern world. A variety of religious traditions and cultures will be discussed. A special focus of the course is recovering the narratives of women’s religious experience. GEP Humanities/Women’s Studies.

Studies in selected topics in religious thought, culture and history. Recent course topics have included the history of the Black Church, the history and literature of Englishwomen in the Reformation, and a critical comparison of Jesus, Martin Luther, and Karl Marx. May be repeated for credit if subject matter is not duplicated.

This course explores how religion has appeared in a variety of American films with regard to questions of how various forms of religious identity interact with American culture and how various religions can coexist with one another. Interfaith Studies

Pass/fail grading. Offered as needed.

An exploration of the influence of the Bible upon the construction and understanding of gender roles, identities, and sexual mores. The dual emphasis will be both the text itself and the history of its interpretations. GEP Humanities/Women’s Studies.

In consultation with religion faculty, the senior student will choose a topic on which to conduct a major research project. While all capstone projects will ultimately culminate in written form, the form might vary: classic senior research thesis, sophisticated analytical article, written research talk or position paper are some possibilities. Whatever the format, the project should reflect the student’s development in coursework and independent research. Each senior will present the project in some form in the spring of the student's senior year. Capstone.