Studies in Religions (471-0-22)

Topic

The Scholar’s Vocation

Instructors

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

Christine M Helmer
847/491-2616
Kresge Hall #3341
Office Hours: Wed 2-4 pm on zoom

Meeting Info

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

Overview of class

The Scholar's Vocation

This seminar addresses the question of what it means to be a scholar in the contemporary academic and social context. The lens through which we examine this topic is the work of the scholar of religion, around which we will raise comparative questions about other disciplines as well in their respective relationships to the university. The question of knowledge production is at the forefront of our explorations. What does scholarship mean as mind (and heart) are oriented to knowledge? What does an embodied approach to scholarship look like? What habits of mind and heart ought/might the scholar cultivate? The seminar will be attentive throughout to planetary climate crisis, considering how to enlarge our vocation in response to it. Readings from Max Weber, Anna Tsing, Friedrich Schleiermacher, bell hooks, and others.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for graduate students or permission only.