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PHIL-104 Introduction to Religious Studies

An introduction to the academic study of religion which explores the nature and variety of religious experience, the role of religion in the lives of individuals and communities, forms of ritual/ rites/worship, the use of myths, symbols, and practices in guiding everyday living, religion's role in the construction of meaning, and the reciprocal relationship between religion and culture. Drawing on insights from the humanities and social sciences, this course is interdisciplinary in focus and worldwide in scope, covering religious experience in Asia, Africa, and the West.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Eligible to enroll in ENGL-121.