19th Century: Religion & Literature

3 credits

Once known as "the age of faith and doubt" and later as a flashpoint for the rise of the scientific understanding and secularization, the 19th century is under scrutiny by critics who no longer take for granted religion’s modern decline. This course examines the robust debates in Victorian culture and literature over religion, modernization, and secularization, as well as the internecine conflicts in Christianity itself. ***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or completion of 48 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 336AQ or RLST 390BZ.*