Religion

Session II  (July 1 - July 26)

 

REL 108 - Introduction to Asian Religions

T. James Kodera, Professor of Religion

An introduction to the major religions of India, Tibet, China and Japan with particular attention to universal questions such as how to overcome the human predicament, how to perceive ultimate reality, and what is the meaning of death and the end of the world. Materials taken from Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. Comparisons made, when appropriate, with Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.

Time: M,T,W 9:00 - 11:40AM
Location: PNW 117

Credit 1.0 unit (4 sem. hrs.)
Tuition $2,300
Registration Fee: $50 (non-refundable)

 

REL 247 - The World of the Bible

Barbara Geller, Professor of Religion

This course is both a historical examination of the milieus in which the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament emerged, and a study of selected Biblical texts in their historical contexts. The course explores literary and archaeological data to reconstruct facets of the history, religion, and culture, including the roles and depictions of women, of ancient Israel and the Jewish and Christian communities of the Roman Empire.

 

Time: T, W, Th 5:00 - 7:30pm
Location: GRH 330

Credit 1.0 unit (4 sem. hrs.)
Tuition $2,300
Registration Fee: $50 (non-refundable)