Department of Religious Studies
Religious Studies: R S
Lower-Division Courses
R S 302. History of the Religions of Asia.
Same as Asian Studies 301R. Eastern religions: an introduction to the basic forms and the historical development of the religious traditions of India, China, and Japan. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
R S 304. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction.
Same as History 304R, Islamic Studies 311 (Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction), and Jewish Studies 311 (Topic 2: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: An Introduction). Examines the intertwined historical development of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and explores the principal beliefs and practices of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
R S 305. Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion.
Same as Philosophy 305. Primarily for lower-division students. A critical examination of various conceptions of God and of the relationship of the human and the divine. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester.
R S 306. Topics in Comparative Religion.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Additional hours are required for some topics; these topics are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 310. Introduction to the Study of Religion.
Introduction to scholarly methods in the study of religion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 5: Introduction to the Study of Religion), Religious Studies 310, Sociology 313K.
R S 312. Topics in the Religions of Asia.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 312C. Introduction to Buddhism.
Same as Asian Studies 301M (Topic 11: Introduction to Buddhism). A structural and historical overview of Buddhism through the examination of various schools, doctrines, biographical narratives, and contemporary ethical issues. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 11), Religious Studies 312 (Topic: Introduction to Buddhism), 312C.
R S 312D. Introduction to Hinduism.
Same as Asian Studies 301M (Topic 12: Introduction to Hinduism). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 301M (Topic 12), Religious Studies 312 (Topic: Introduction to Hinduism), 312D.
R S 313. Topics in Judaism.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 313M. Jewish Civilization: Beginnings to 1492.
Same as History 306N (Topic 10: Jewish Civilization: Beginnings to 1492) and Jewish Studies 304M. Introduction to the history, culture, and religion of the Jewish people from around 1000 BC to the end of the medieval period. Subjects may include ancient Israel, late Second Temple sectarianism, the rise of Christianity, rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish philosophy, Jewish mysticism, and Hebrew poetry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: History 306N (Topic: Jewish Civilization I), 306N (Topic 10), Jewish Studies 304M, 311 (Topic: Jewish Civilization I), Religious Studies 313 (Topic: Jewish Civilization I), 313M.
R S 313N. Jewish Civilization: 1492 to the Present.
Same as History 306N (Topic 11: Jewish Civilization: 1492 to the Present) and Jewish Studies 304N. Subjects may include trends toward secularization, the emancipation of European Jewry, the emergence of American Jewry, the Holocaust, the establishment of the State of Israel, and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: History 306N (Topic 11), Jewish Studies 304N, 311 (Topic: Jewish Civilization: 1492 to the Present), Religious Studies 313 (Topic: Jewish Civilization: 1492 to the Present), 313N.
R S 314. Topics in Islam.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 315. Topics in Christian History.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 315N. Introduction to the New Testament.
Examines representative examples of the texts found in the Christian New Testament and selected noncanonical writings. Focuses on historical setting and systematic methods of interpretation. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Classical Civilization 304C (Topic: Introduction to the New Testament), Religious Studies 315 (Topic: Introduction to the New Testament), 315N.
R S 316K. Topics in Religions of the Americas.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 316U. Topics in Religions of the United States.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic.
R S 317. Topics in the Religions of Africa.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 318. The Rise of Christianity.
Same as Classical Civilization 318. Introduction to the origins and development of Christianity. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
R S 319. Introduction to Islam.
Same as History 306N (Topic 7: Introduction to Islam) and Islamic Studies 310. The beliefs, theology, history, and main social and legal institutions of Islam, including the concept of God and society, the role of women, and Islamic government and movements. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: History 306N (Topic 7), Islamic Studies 310, Middle Eastern Studies 310 (Topic 1: Introduction to Islam), Religious Studies 319.
R S 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Religious Studies.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Religious Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Upper-Division Courses
R S 321. History of Hindu Religious Traditions.
Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 23: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), Asian Studies 340 (Topic 4: History of Hindu Religious Traditions), and History 364G (Topic 1: History of Hindu Religious Traditions). History of major doctrines, practices, and institutions that shaped the development of Hinduism; how religions adapt to social and cultural change and often provide the catalyst for change. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 322. History of Indian Buddhism.
Same as Asian Studies 340 (Topic 5: History of Indian Buddhism). The institutional, social, economic, and doctrinal history of Buddhism in India. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
R S 325. Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times.
Same as History 364G (Topic 2: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times) and Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times). A detailed study of the prophet Muhammad's life and message, and of the means by which his life was recorded and popularized. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: History 364G (Topic 2), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 1), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 6: Prophet of Islam: His Life and Times), Religious Studies 325. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 325G. The Qur'an.
Same as Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 2: The Qur'an), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 321 (Topic 9: The Qur'an), and Middle Eastern Studies 342 (Topic 16: The Qur'an). The history, language and style, and themes of the Qur'an. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Arabic 372 (Topic 2: The Qur'an), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 2), Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures 321 (Topic 9), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 14: The Qur'an), 342 (Topic 16), Religious Studies 325G. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 326. History of Religion in America since 1800.
Same as History 351P. Introduction to the history of religion in the United States of America from the nineteenth century to the present. Focuses on how diverse peoples imagined and transformed the landscape, interacted with one another at different sites, and moved within and across national borders. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 327. The History of Religion in America to 1800.
Same as History 351N. Survey of religious thought, practices, and institutions in the colonies and early republic. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Partially fulfills legislative requirement for American history. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Religious Studies.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Religious Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
R S 335. Jesus in History and Tradition.
Same as Classical Civilization 348 (Topic 10: Jesus in History and Tradition). Critical issues, scholarly debates, and historical methods in studying the development of the Christian tradition regarding the figure of Jesus. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 337. Religion and Society.
Same as Sociology 343. The growth and decline of religious groups and traditions; "cults" and new religions; comparative sociology of religion; the United States religious landscape; religion and individual health and well-being; spirituality and other aspects of social life. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 341. Topics in Religions of South Asia.
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Indian Philosophies. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 2: Indian Philosophies) and Philosophy 348 (Topic 2: Indian Philosophies).
Topic 2: Diversity of Indian Traditions. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 19: Diversity of Indian Traditions). Art and architecture of South Asia from 1200 to 1900 CE, within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 3: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 40: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), Asian Studies 372 (Topic 25: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 25: Gender, Sexuality, and the Family in Indian Religions and Cultures). A comprehensive historical overview of gender issues as they are represented in the textual traditions of South Asia.
Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 6: Gandhi and Gandhism) and History 350L (Topic 5: Gandhi and Gandhism). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 6: Muslim India before 1750. Same as Asian Studies 346M and History 346M. History, art and architecture, and religions of India during the period of Muslim rule from the tenth to the eighteenth century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 7: Formation of Indian Art. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 18: Formation of Indian Art). The major artistic achievements of South Asia up to 500 CE, within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 8: Buddhist Art. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 24: Buddhist Art). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: Buddhist Art), Asian Studies 372 (Topic 24), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 8). Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
Topic 9: The Taj Mahal and the Diversity of Indian Art. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Art History 372 (Topic: The Taj Mahal and the Diversity of Indian Art), Asian Studies 372 (Topic: The Taj Mahal and the Diversity of Indian Art), Religious Studies 341 (Topic 9).
Topic 10: Early Art of India. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 15: Early Art of India). Artistic achievements of South Asia up to 1000 CE, with a focus on the function and meaning of works of art within the context of Indian culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: For art history and visual art studies majors, Art History 302 and 303; for others, at least one of the following is advisable but not required: Art History 301, 302, 303.
R S 341G. Yoga as Philosophy and Practice.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Philosophy 356 (Topic: Yoga as Philosophy and Practice) and Religious Studies 341G (Topic: Yoga as Philosophy and Practice) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 342. Topics in Religions of Central Asia.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 344. The Age of Reformation.
Same as History 343. Examines late medieval religion, the rise of Protestant movements, and the Catholic response in their cultural, political, and social contexts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 345. Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492.
Same as History 375D and Middle Eastern Studies 343 (Topic 4: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492). An introduction to the impact of Islam on Spain and North Africa, with emphasis on social, economic, and cultural development. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Ancient History and Classical Civilization 330 (Topic: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492), History 375D, Islamic Studies 373 (Topic: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 4: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492), 343 (Topic 4), Religious Studies 345, 363 (Topic: Islamic Spain and North Africa to 1492). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 346. Topics in the Religions of the United States.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 2: Religion in American Political Thought. Same as Government 335M (Topic 5: Religion in American Political Thought). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and six semester hours of lower-division coursework in government.
R S 346C. Religion and Visual Culture in the United States.
Focuses on artifacts or "visual culture," and considers how religion mediates artifacts and how artifacts mediate religion. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: American Studies 325 (Topic: Religion and Visual Culture in the United States), Religious Studies 346 (Topic: Religion and Visual Culture in the United States), 346C.
R S 352. Topics in Religions of East Asia.
Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one laboratory/discussion hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 2: Japanese Religion and Society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Japanese Religion and Society), Asian Studies 372 (Topic: Japanese Religion and Society), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 3: Religion and Rebellion in Modern East Asia. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Ritual and Religion in Korea. Same as Asian Studies 340 (Topic 10: Ritual and Religion in Korea). Examination of the major religious traditions of Korea. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Ritual and Religion in Korea), Asian Studies 340 (Topic 10), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 4). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 5: Ritual and Religion in Chinese Society. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Ritual and Religion in Chinese Society), Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Ritual and Religion in Chinese Society), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 5). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 6: The Asian Perspective on Death and Dying. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: The Asian Perspective on Death and Dying), Asian Studies 361 (Topic: The Asian Perspective on Death and Dying), Religious Studies 352 (Topic 6). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 7: Religion in Japanese History. Same as Asian Studies 340 (Topic 9: Religion in Japanese History). Examines religious concepts and practices in wider contexts of modern Japanese culture and society. Focuses on the critical understanding of the individual and collective aspects of Japanese spiritual life. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
R S 353. Topics in Religion and Culture of the Biblical World.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required by some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 353D. The Dead Sea Scrolls.
Same as History 364G (Topic 3: The Dead Sea Scrolls), Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), and Middle Eastern Studies 342 (Topic 23: The Dead Sea Scrolls). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: History 364G (Topic 3), Jewish Studies 361 (Topic 4: The Dead Sea Scrolls), 364 (Topic 4), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 13: The Dead Sea Scrolls), 342 (Topic 23), Religious Studies 353D. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 354D. The Bible and History.
Same as Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 3: The Bible and History). The critical uses of biblical and extrabiblical data in the reconstruction of the history of the biblical period. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Ancient History and Classical Civilization 330 (Topic: The Bible and History), History 372P, Jewish Studies 364 (Topic 3), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 3: The Bible and History), Religious Studies 354D. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 355. The Bible as Literature.
Same as English 358J. In-depth literary study of the Bible, with emphasis on the formal features of narrative, hymn, prophecy, apocalypse, gospel, and epistle. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Comparative Literature 315, English 603B, 316K, or Tutorial Course 603B.
R S 355D. Reformation Theology.
Same as Germanic Civilization 360E (Topic 1: Reformation Theology) and History 362G (Topic 1: Reformation Theology). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 355K. The Bible in British and American Literature.
Same as English 358K. The reading of biblical masterpieces as literature; consideration of different versions of the Bible and their influence on English and American literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Nine semester hours of coursework in English or rhetoric and writing.
R S 357. Topics in the Religions of Europe.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Heresy and the Inquisition. Same as History 350L (Topic 33: Heresy and the Inquisition). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Byzantine Art. Same as Art History 329J. Examination of early Christian and medieval art and architecture in the eastern Roman empire, including related traditions (Coptic, Armenian, Georgian, Crusader, Norman).
Topic 4: Midnight Sun People: The Sami. Same as Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 12: Midnight Sun People: The Sami) and Scandinavian 327 (Topic 10: Midnight Sun People: The Sami). Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Midnight Sun People), English 322 (Topic: Midnight Sun People), Germanic Civilization 327E (Topic 12), Religious Studies 357 (Topic 4), Scandinavian 327 (Topic 10).
R S 358. Topics in the Religions of the Middle East.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 2: Medieval Islam: Faith and History. Same as History 350L (Topic 34: Medieval Islam: Faith and History) and Middle Eastern Studies 343 (Topic 5: Medieval Islam: Faith and History). Only one of the following may be counted: History 350L (Topic 34), Middle Eastern Studies 321K (Topic 7: Medieval Islam: faith and History), 343 (Topic 5), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 4: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism. Same as Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 4: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism) and Middle Eastern Studies 342 (Topic 24: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism). Muslim debates of Sufism; the historical development of Sufi beliefs regarding theology, religious laws, expression, and popular social practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 340 (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), History 364G (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), Islamic Studies 340 (Topic 4), 372 (Topic 10: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 16: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and Spirituality), 321K (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), 342 (Topic 24), Religious Studies 341 (Topic: Sufism and Islamic Mysticism), 358 (Topic 4). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 5: Veiling in the Muslim World. Same as Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14: Veiling in the Muslim World), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2: Veiling in the Muslim World), and Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11: Veiling in the Muslim World). Only one of the following may be counted: Asian Studies 372 (Topic 14), Islamic Studies 372 (Topic 2), Middle Eastern Studies 322K (Topic 17: Veiling in the Muslim World), Religious Studies 358 (Topic 5), Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 11). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 358Q. Supervised Research.
Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 360. Topics in Religions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
R S 362. Independent Research in Religious Studies.
Faculty-directed research. Conference course. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
R S 365. Topics in Ancient Religion.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester; additional hours may be required by some topics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Rome and Jerusalem. Same as Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 3: Rome and Jerusalem), History 321G, Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 7: Rome and Jerusalem), and Middle Eastern Studies 342 (Topic 21: Rome and Jerusalem). A study of daily life in Israel during the Roman period, focusing on Jerusalem, ancient Palestinian synagogues and churches, Jewish and Christian symbolism, agriculture, warfare, and burial practices. Only one of the following may be counted: Ancient History and Classical Civilization 325 (Topic 3), Classical Civilization 348 (Topic: Rome and Jerusalem), History 321G, Jewish Studies 365 (Topic 7), Middle Eastern Studies 320 (Topic 2: Rome and Jerusalem), 342 (Topic 21), Religious Studies 365 (Topic 1), Urban Studies 353 (Topic: Rome and Jerusalem). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth. Same as European Studies 347 (Topic 3: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth) and Germanic Civilization 340E (Topic 1: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth). Only one of the following may be counted: English 322 (Topic 2: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), European Studies 347 (Topic 3), 361 (Topic 6: Introduction to Germanic Religion and Myth), Germanic Civilization 340E (Topic 1), Religious Studies 365 (Topic 2). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 366. Topics in Religions of the Americas.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Some topics partially fulfill legislative requirement for American history. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 368. Topics in Religions of Latin America.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
Topic 1: Church and State in Latin America. Same as History 346W and Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 21: Church and State in Latin America). History of Church-state relations and religious politics in modern Latin America, with emphasis on the nineteenth to early twentieth-century periods. Only one of the following may be counted: History 346W, 363K (Topic Church and State in Latin America), Latin American Studies 366 (Topic 21), Religious Studies 368 (Topic 1). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 373. Topics in Comparative Religion.
Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Religious Studies 373 and 375S may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
R S 373M. Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture.
Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 29: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Anthropology 324L (Topic: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture), Asian Studies 361 (Topic: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture), 361 (Topic 29), Religious Studies 373 (Topic: Biomedicine, Ethics, and Culture), 373M. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
R S 375S. Advanced Seminars in Religious Studies.
Discussion and research-based study of topics in religious studies. Includes theoretical approaches to the study of religion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Religious Studies 373 and 375S may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and at least six semester hours of coursework in religious studies.
Topic 1: What is Religion?. Only one of the following may be counted: Religious Studies 373 (Topic: What is Religion?), 373R, 375S (Topic 1).
Topic 2: Introduction to Comparative Religion.
R S 679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Supervised individual reading for one semester, followed by research and writing to produce a substantial paper on a specific topic in religious studies, to be completed during the second semester. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing and admission to the Religious Studies Honors Program; for 679HB, Religious Studies 679HA.