RELI 110
COGNITIVE SCIENCE OF RELIGION
Why are humans religious? This introductory course answers this question using tools from the cognitive sciences, brain science, anthropology, linguistics, and evolutionary psychology. Course explores how religious ideas, experiences, practices, and communities form through our ordinary cognitive capacities and social needs.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: COGNITIVE SCIENCE OF RELIGION Department: Religion Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group I Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027