RELST 100 - Religion in a Global Context

Credits: 4
An exploration of what religion is, what it looks like all over the world, and why it matters. Students learn about the academic study of religion as they engage with a variety of primary sources that detail religious practices, texts, beliefs, and commitments. Students investigate the role of power as they are introduced to diverse religious traditions and diversity within those religious traditions. Students consider the ways that people live their religions and examine the ways that religion shapes and is shaped by individuals, communities, and societies.

 

Distribution Requirements: IP, PD.