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Theories of Religion (395-0-20)

Instructors

Robert A Orsi
847 4675175
Crowe Hall, 1860 Campus Drive, 4-141

Meeting Info

Crowe 4-130 Rel Studies Sem Rm: Tues 3:00PM - 5:30PM

Overview of class

Religion(s) is implicated in all aspects of human life, such as sexuality, politics, sickness and healing, and family relations. What does it mean to think about religion as both distinct from and entangled in these various areas of human existence? What sorts of critical tools can we use to assess religion's impact on the world and, conversely, the world's impact on religion? Is religion even about human relationships with gods or other special beings? In this course we study how thinkers past and present have considered these questions.

Registration Requirements

For majors and minors only or by permission.

Class Attributes

Ethics & Values Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Religious Studies Majors and Minors only or Permission by Instructor.