The Gothic and the Supernatural (RELIGST 145)

4 credits · Undergraduate

What happens when you mix up evil, darkness, science fiction, romance, and lots and lots of ghosts? Our exploration of the supernatural and gothic romance will lead us to encounter hidden chambers, teleporting idols, haunted castles, and Frankenstein's monster. In the context of growing empire, technological change, questions about ultimate evil, the gothic gives us a unique opportunity to explore the connections between gothic romance and supernatural concepts.