RELIGION 170-0
Introduction to the Study of Religion
Introduces students to foundational themes, categories, content, and modes of analysis for studying religion.
2026 Fall
Topics
- 1. Analyze the beliefs and practices of multiple religious traditions, with a thematic focus on the areas of sexuality and gender, health and medicine, and law and politics. 2. Attain basic grounding in the intellectual history, problems, debates, and central figures in the academic study of religion. 3. Critically reflect upon the values and presuppositions scholars of religion bring to their research. 4. Develop analytical, critical, and interpretive skills vital to liberal arts education and professional development.
Readings
- All readings will be pdf on Canvas.
Prerequisites & course information
Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci SoC Individual and Social Behavior Distro
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Official class description ↗2026 Fall