COURSES: SPRING 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 108 The Meaning of Life
Ernest Alleva, Andy Rotman, MW 2:40-4 p.m.

200-Level Courses

Religious Studies: Philosophical, Critical, and Comparative

REL 206 Heaven, Hell and Other Worlds:
The Afterlife in World Religions
Carol Zaleski, TTh 3-4:20 p.m.

REL 208 The Inklings
Carol Zaleski, TTh 10:30-11:50 a.m.

Biblical Literature

REL 211 Wisdom, Literature & the Other Book
Joel Kaminsky, MW 1:10-2:30 p.m.

Jewish Traditions

REL 225 Jewish Civilization
Justin Cammy, MW 2:40-4 p.m.

Christian Traditions

REL 230 Jesus
Vera Shevzov, TTh 10:30–11:50 a.m.

REL 240 Modern Russian Religious Thought
Vera Shevzov, TTh 1-2:20 p.m.

Islamic Traditions

REL 255 Islam, Women & Culture
Leyla Keough, TTh 9-10:20 a.m.

Buddhist Traditions

REL 263 Zen
Peter Gregory, TTh 9–10:20 a.m.

REL 268 Daoism
Peter Gregory, TTh 1–2:20 p.m. .

South Asian Traditions

REL 275 Religious History of South Asia: Ancient to Medieval
Andy Rotman, MW 1:10-2:30 p.m.

Religion in the Americas

None offered this semester.

300-Level Courses

Seminars

REL 310 Hebrew Bible
Topic: Sibling Rivalries: Israel and the Other
Joel Kaminsky, Th 7:30–9:30 p.m.

REL 360 Problems in Buddhist Thought
Topic: Enlightenment
Jamie Hubbard, T 3-4:50 p.m.