COURSES: FALL 2013

100-level courses are open to all students. They are either broad-based introductory courses that address multiple traditions or courses that have a more narrow focus.

200-level courses are specific to a tradition or methodology. They are open to all students and do not have prerequisites, unless otherwise indicated.

300-level courses have prerequisites as specified.

A reading knowledge of foreign languages, both modern and classical, is highly desirable for those students planning to major in religion. For more information on language study, see Language Courses under the requirements for the major.

100-Level Courses

Introduction to the Study of Religion

REL 105 An Introduction to World Religions
Vera Shevzov, Carol Zaleski, TTh 10:30-11:50 a.m.

BUX 120 The Study of Buddhism
Jay Garfield, M 7-9 p.m.

200-Level Courses

Religious Studies: Philosophical, Critical, and Comparative

REL 200 Colloquium: Approaches to the Study of Religion
Lois Dubin, MW 2:40-4 p.m.

Biblical Literature

REL 216 Topics in Biblical Studies: Archeology and the Bible
Michael O. Sugerman, MW 2:40-4 p.m.

Jewish Traditions

REL 223 Jews and Modernity: A Global Diaspora
Lois Dubin, MWF 11-12:10 p.m.

Christian Traditions

REL 237 Colloquium: Christianity & Culture
Topic: Reformation Thought
W.J. Torrance Kirby, MW 1:10-2:30 p.m.

REL 238 Mary: Images and Cults
Vera Shevzov, TTh 1-2:20 p.m.

Islamic Traditions

REL 245 The Islamic Tradition
Suleiman Mourad, TTh 9-10:20 a.m.

Buddhist Traditions

REL 260 Buddhist Thought
Peter Gregory, TTh 9-10:20 a.m.

REL 262 Poetry of the Enlightenment
Peter Gregory, TTh 1-2:20 p.m.

South Asian Traditions

None offered this semester.

Religion in the Americas

None offered this semester.

300-Level Courses

Seminars

REL 301 Philosophy of Religion
Topic: C.S. Lewis
Carol Zaleski, T 3–4:50 p.m.

REL 345 Islamic Thought
Topic: The Making of Muhammed
Suleiman Mourad, T 1-2:50 p.m.