The 宗教研究 Department at 澳门威尼斯人app下载大学 is dedicated to providing innovative and interdisciplinary courses that incorporate new directions in the study of religion and advances in scholarship. And all courses fulfill GE requirements. Here's are some exciting courses to consider!
REL 204 Deities, Demons, and Monsters: Mesopotamian Myth and Ritual
朱莉·比德米德教授
春季学期
This class journeys through ancient Mesopotamia through its myths and ritual texts, exploring themes such as creation, 死亡, 来世, 出生, 巫术, performance of magical rituals, 咒语, and methods of predicting the future. We will read some famous ancient myths (Gilgamesh, 人们所知, Atrahasis) and learn about the various gods, 女神, 恶魔, 怪物, 英雄, 还有传说中的统治者. Analyzing these written texts in context with archaeological remains will help us understand the culture and religion of Mesopotamia. A special emphasis will be placed on examining the significance of 性别 and sexuality in ancient society. GE审批待定
Rel 366 The Latino/a Religious Experience: From Colonialism to Liberation
由Rafael Luevano教授
This course surveys the Latin American as well as U.S. Latino/a religious experience as 看到n in a variety of creative forms, from its historical roots to contemporary artistic expressions. Key considerations include missionary evangelization, 解放神学, 五旬节派, 福音派的教义, and such popular religious expressions as Our Lady of Guadalupe, Día de los Muertos, 和narco-cults. Satisfies GE Requirements for AI, SI, VI
REL 353 Religion and Medicine
由Ilana Maymind教授
春季学期
This interdisciplinary course focuses on the intellectual history of medicine, tracing the development of concepts of health, illness and healing across a range of religious, 哲学 and cultural traditions, 包括希腊, 印度, 中国人, 犹太人, 基督教, 伊斯兰教, African and/or Native American sources. Satisfies GE Requirements for GS, SI, VI
rel380法律与宗教
由洛林·盖特纳教授
春季学期
This course explores the place and nature of law within a wide range of major religious traditions and cultures around the world, as well as laws about religion, including the First Amendment religion clauses and religious issues in American case law. Satisfies GE Requirements for GS, VI
REL 334 Religion and Love in World Literature
由Ilana Maymind教授
秋季学期
This interdisciplinary course explores the concept of love within different literary, 哲学, cultural and critical contexts with particular emphasis on the ways religion informs and impacts understandings of love. Readings range from Plato's Symposium, the biblical Song of Songs, and Augustine's Confessions to medieval European poet and courtesan Tullia d'Arogona's Dialogue on the Infinity of Love and the 印度 epic Ramayana. Satisfies GE Requirements for GS, SI, VI
REL 333 Deconstructing Hogwarts: Religion, Race, and Gender in Harry Potter
朱莉·比德米德教授
中期旅游课程
This Interterm travel course explores the global Harry Potter phenomenon through the lenses of religious studies and 性别 analysis, examining themes in the wizarding world as a common backdrop for the discussion of religion, 比赛, 性别, 种族, and social class in communities and community formation. Course will take place at Chapman and in London and Oxford, England. Satisfies GE Requirement for CCS
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