19th Century: Religion and Literature (Victorian Gods)

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: Completion of 24 credit hours or a 200 level RLST course.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of RLST 390BZ or ENGL 336AQ.*