RELI301 - History of Religion

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Academic Year 2004/2005

History of Religion
RELI 301 FA

A study of the history of the academic study of religion, using critical themes (e.g., myth, ritual) as points of entrée into the discipline.

MAJOR READINGS

J. Z. Smith, RELATING RELIGION
B. Lincoln, THEORIZING MYTH
S. Preus, EXPLAINING RELIGION
B. Morris, ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDIES OF RELIGION

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

3 papers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course fulfills a Critical Theory requirement in the department of Religion.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Cameron,Ron

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: BTFDA413;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 12 FR: X

Special Attributes:

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005