REL 295-03 - Special Topic: Religion, Healing, and Health

4 credits (Fall)

The course will explore multiple dimensions of healing in religions and cultures all over the world, with a focus on the fundamental differences and intersections between religious healing and medical treatments. It will examine various definitions of body, health, illness, suffering, and pain. Specific topics will include religious aspects of the body and mind connection, religious participation and longevity, healing rituals, mindfulness as medicine, and interpretations of healing in cross-cultural contexts.

Prerequisite: REL 101, REL 102, REL 103, REL 104, REL 105, or second-year standing.
Instructor: Y. Chen