RL ST 400
Theories of Religion (3) Comparative and interdisciplinary study of two or more systematic theories of religion: anthropological, psychological, sociological, philosophical/theological.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
6 credits in religious studies or seventh-semester standing
RL ST 405
(IL)
(J ST 405)
Ancient Jewish Traditions and Modern Food Movements (3) Jewish laws, customs and attitudes with regard to food production, agricultural policy and eating from biblical to modern times.
Effective: Spring 2012
RL ST 407Y
(IL)
(HIST 409Y, J ST 409Y)
European Anti-Semitism from Antiquity to the Present (3) Surveys the history of anti-Semitism in Europe from antiquity through the Middle Ages to the present.
Effective: Summer 2005
RL ST 408
(US;IL)
Hindu Studies (3) Special topics in Hindu studies.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite:
3 credits in religious studies
RL ST 409
(US;IL)
Buddhist Studies (3) Special topics in Buddhist studies.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
3 credits in religious studies
RL ST 410
(US;IL)
(HIST 410, J ST 410)
Jews in the Medieval World (3) Trends in medieval Jewish society under Islam and Western Christendom.
Effective: Spring 2006
RL ST 411
(US;IL)
(J ST 411)
Jewish Studies (3) Study of the life and thought of a particular period or movement in the history of Judaism.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
3 credits in religious studies
RL ST 412
(J ST 412)
American Judaism (3) The development of Jewish religion and culture in America from the colonial era to the present.
Effective: Summer 1999
Prerequisite:
HEBR 010 orJ ST 010
RL ST 420
Major Christian Thinkers (3) Systematic inquiry into the religious thought of one or more Christian thinkers, such as Paul, Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Kierkegaard, or Tillich.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite:
3 credits in religious studies
RL ST 422
(AM ST 422)
Religion and American Culture (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Selected topics, problems, or historical movements in American religion. Relation between religion and American culture.
Effective: Summer 1996
RL ST 424H
(HIST 424H, J ST 424H)
Monotheism and the Birth of the West (3) The birth of monotheism and its relation to social organization, the idea of individuality, and science.
Effective: Fall 2012
Prerequisite:
RL ST 004, RL ST 102, RL ST 110 orRL ST 120
RL ST 440Y
(US;IL)
The Orthodox Christian Tradition (3) History, culture, and beliefs of the Eastern Orthodox religious tradition with special reference to Russia.
Effective: Summer 2011
Prerequisite:
RL ST 004, RL ST 124, RL ST 125, RUS 100 orRUS 110
RL ST 461
(US;IL)
(SOC 461)
Sociology of Religion (3) Contemporary religion in the United States: beliefs, structure, and function of major denominations and religious cults.
Effective: Spring 2006 Ending: Summer 2013
Prerequisite:
3 credits of sociology or religious studies
RL ST 461
(US;IL)
(SOC 461)
Sociology of Religion (3) Contemporary religion in the global perspectives: beliefs, structure, and function of major religious traditions, denominations, and cults.
Effective: Fall 2013 Future: Fall 2013
Prerequisite:
3 credits of sociology or religious studies
RL ST 471Y
(IL)
(HIST 471Y)
Classical Islamic Civilization, 600-1258 (3) Pre-Islamic Arabia; Muhammad; Arab conquest; Islamic beliefs and institutions; literary, artistic, and scientific achievements; relations with Europe; breakdown of unity.
Effective: Spring 2006
RL ST 478
(J ST 478)
Ethics After the Holocaust (3) Explores the philosophical effects of the Holocaust for thinking about the primary question: Is ethics possible?
Effective: Summer 2012
Prerequisite:
one course in Jewish Studies or Philosophy
RL ST 483
(IL)
Zen Buddhism (3) The development and current state of Zen Buddhist thought and practice.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite:
HIST 172, HIST 173, HIST 174, HIST 175, PHIL 111, RL ST 003, RL ST 104 orRL ST 181
RL ST 494
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Summer 1994
RL ST 494H
Research Project (1-12) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis.
Effective: Fall 2007
RL ST 495
Internship (1-18) Supervised off-campus, non-group instruction, including field experience, practica, or internships.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite:
prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor
RL ST 496
Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
RL ST 497
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
RL ST 499
(IL)
Foreign Study--Religious Studies (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
RL ST 590
Colloquium (1-3) Continuing seminars which consist of a series of individual lectures by faculty, students, or outside speakers.
Effective: Spring 1987
RL ST 596
Individual Studies (1-9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 1987
RL ST 597
Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given on a topical or special interest subject which may be offered infrequently.
Effective: Spring 1987
RL ST 603
Foreign Academic Experience (1-12) Foreign study and/or research constituting progress toward the degree at a foreign university.
Effective: Spring 2002
RL ST 611
Ph.D. Dissertation Part-Time (0) No description.
Effective: Fall 1983
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