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Academic Year 2004/2005

Religion and Story
RELI 202 SP

This course will examine the ways that a number of world religions have used various forms of narrative (scripture, epic, short story, autobiography and biography) to develop, shape, and express religious doctrines and values as well as theological and philosophical insights.

MAJOR READINGS

Euripides, "The Bacchae"
R. Hansen, MARIETTE IN ECSTASY
Augustine, CONFESSIONS
J. Salinger, FRANNY AND ZOOEY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular short papers and a final exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RELI    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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