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242 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
RE 212 IA Islamic Literature (1)
An exploration of significant Islamic literature, focusing on the Quran and the Hadith and
the way in which they were compiled, their literary quality and style, and their role in
Islamic religious life. The course will also examine a variety of vernacular Islamic texts,
such as songs, poetry, and retellings of the lives of significant Islamic figures. An
Interpretation or Analysis designated course.
RE 214 Religion and Politics in America (1)
An exploration of the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is
placed on the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. (Also
listed as HON 214 and PS 214.)
RE 215 IA Christian Scriptures (1)
A study of the history and literature of the Christian Scriptures, or New Testament. The
course equips students for culturally-cued reading of these texts by exploring the
historical setting from which they emerged, bringing significant themes of this early
Christian literature into conversation with issues of concern in modern Christian
theology. An Interpretation or Analysis and Leadership Studies designated course.
RE 220 Religion and the Natural World (1)
An exploration of religious understandings of the natural environment, including such
world views as ancient myths, animism, Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Native
American traditions, contemporary popular nature worship, and the Judeo-Christian faith.
Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.
RE 222 GP Religions of Asia (1)
A survey of the major religious traditions of Asia including Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. This course explores the major
concepts, doctrines, and practices of each tradition in historical perspective. Emphasis
will be placed on the examination of cross-cultural religious categories within each, such
as salvation, ritual, gender, or ecology. A Global Perspectives designated course.
RE 225 CI Modern Religious Conflicts (1)
An investigation into the ways that religion can support both peace and violent conflict.
Focusing on modern war and conflicts, this course draws on work in religious studies,
sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Related issues include colonialism; post- and
de-colonialism; imperialism; and the impact of gender, ethnicity, nationalism, and
environment on religious conflicts and peacebuilding. A Community Interests designated
course.
RE 227 GP Religion and International Relations (1)
An exploration of the connections between religion and international relations,
specifically the way that religion affects international politics, policies, and the
relationships between ethnic groups, states, and international entities. Issues covered
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