REL 101 - Studying Religion: Judaism and Christianity

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

This course introduces Religious Studies by exploring the diverse ways that Jews and Christians have sought to shape themselves, in body and soul, as individuals and as members of communities dedicated to God. We will make use of a wide range of primary and secondary sources to explore the histories, practices, texts, and ideas that constitute these religious traditions; to consider how Christians and Jews have represented themselves and how scholars today use historical, critical methods to understand and explain these traditions.

Prerequisite: First or second-year standing.
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Roberts