Religion in History and Contemporary Life

1.5 credits · Undergraduate

Covers a range of religious and spiritual traditions in both historical and contemporary contexts, while also looking toward emerging forms of religion and spirituality. Critically examines the effect of religion and spirituality on personal, cultural, and political ideas, habits and practices. Explores new-age religions, religion and political extremism, religious responses to technology, and the use of psychedelics in spiritual journeys, mysticism and art.