Understanding Religion: Foundational Theories and Methods

In this seminar we will examine the genesis of the academic study of religion in the modern world by reading seminal texts of such founding thinkers as: Durkheim, Weber, James, Freud, Jung, and Eliade. We will analyze these and more recent theories and methods in the sociological, psychological, and comparative study of religion, discerning their assumptions and implications, strengths and weaknesses, and utilizing them in focused written assignments. We end with the study of text-critical methods, interpreting the Garden of Eden story from multiple perspectives. Open to juniors and seniors who have had two religion courses or by waiver. 3 hrs. sem.

Schedule
1:30pm-2:20pm on Thursday at 75SHS 203 (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019)
7:30pm-9:30pm on Tuesday at 75SHS 206 (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019)
Location
75 Shannon Street 203
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