History of Religions

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course takes a broad overview of select themes in the history of religions, with an emphasis on the Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through a combination of lectures, readings, and discussions, students will engage with theoretical works and primary sources to gain a deeper understanding of both historical and contemporary contexts for the study of religion. Themes vary from year to year and may include medieval and modern Muslim writing about other religions, the “Chicago School,” holiness, secularism, and religious experience.