— Historical Roots of the Study of Religion

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Consideration of the historical and philosophical formation of religion as a concept. Treats the emergence of religion as a category of analysis and understanding from the Reformation through the Enlightenment. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. REL 200A — Historical Roots of the Study of Religion (4 units) Course Description: Consideration of the historical and philosophical formation of religion as a concept. Treats the emergence of religion as a category of analysis and understanding from the Reformation through the Enlightenment. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Grade Mode: Letter. REL 200A — Historical Roots of the Study of Religion (4 units) Course Description: Consideration of the historical and philosophical formation of religion as a concept. Treats the emergence of religion as a category of analysis and understanding from the Reformation through the Enlightenment. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s), Term Paper. Enrollment Restriction(s): Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026.