REL 100.001
Introduction to Religious Studies
T, R | 9:30-10:45
NL 1014
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This Core Humanities course surveys debates in the history of the field, definition of religion, insider/outsider problem, theories of religion and religion and law. It is an ideal introduction to the study of religion as practiced in a public university. HU INB
Russell T. McCutcheon
- Office hours:
By appointment
- (205) 310-7546
- russell.mccutcheon@ua.edu
Readings
McCutcheon, Russell
Studying Religion: An Introduction
Routledge, 2007
978-1845530129
Hughes, Aaron and McCutcheon, Russell
Religion in 5 Minutes
Equinox Publishers, 2017
978-1781794654
Resources
Additional Articles
Classification Matters III (the Court’s decision)
Definition of Religion in the News I
Definition of Religion in the News II
Is Practicing Yoga Religious? (How was the case decided? See here also)
Info on Scholars
Classroom Strategies
Course Materials
To assist students waiting to receive the two required course books, the readings for the first unit’s class readings and online quizzes are posted here as PDFs.