The place of the Reformation in the development of Christian thought and practice -its background, context and sequels. Attention is given to such...
A study of the central religious and ethical ideas of Gandhi in the context of his life; in particular: his doctrines of Non-violent Struggle and...
A study of conceptions of religious belief, knowledge and God in the history of modern thought up to the 20th century, with special attention to major...
A comparative survey of the diversity of social and ritual practices, religious beliefs, and emotional responses surrounding death in a variety of...
Christian thinking and practice on militarism, the restraint of war and paths to peace, including just war, nonviolence, pacifism and revolution. Two...
Drawing on theoretical perspectives and evidence from anthropology and sociology, this course examines death and dying in Western contexts, focusing...
A study of contemporary discussions of: (a) methods of inquiry in science and religion, (b) the human being's relation to nature and (c) God's...
Introduction to Japanese history, society, and culture through a study of the religious traditions, literature, and art of Japan. Two lectures, one...
The origins and early history of Islam with an emphasis on the Koran and the early Muslim community. Two lectures, one tutorial; one term
An examination of recent religious trends in North America. The Hare Krishna Movement, the Church of Scientology, the "Family" Branch Davidians and...
An introduction to the study of Japanese popular culture in the contemporary period and the religious traditions and world-views that inform it...
An exploration of religious and ethical themes/symbols/practices in selected ancient and modern literature (including plays, stories, poetry) and art...
An examination of narratives from the Hebrew Bible, Intertestamental literature, and New Testament, from a literary perspective. Attention is paid to...
Attitudes toward nature or the environment in Native, Asian and Western religious traditions; the underlying assumptions of our contemporary view of...
An examination of the different ways in which religion and health are related. Ideas of sickness and techniques of healing will be studied in a...
On the lures and threats of the modern world from the early eighteenth to the early twentieth century. Topics include: Jewish philosophy in the Age of...
An examination of the use of the Bible in film. A variety of film genres will be studied including the Disney cartoon, biblical epic, horror film,...
An examination of ethical, political and religious themes in several of Shakespeare's plays, including The Merchant of Venice. Two lectures, one...
Introduction to different conceptions of the connection between Jewish traditions and philosophical questioning. Authors may include: Maimonides,...
The music, dance and festivals associated with temples in India and its diaspora will be analyzed in terms of their social, psychological and...