REL 100.001

Introduction to Religious Studies

T, R | 11:00 - 12:15

LY 329

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This Core Humanities course examines the relationships between religion and human beliefs, practices, & culture; surveys debates in the history of the field, e.g., definition of religion, insider/outsider problem, & theories about the origins and function of religion. An ideal intro to the study of religion as carried out in a public university. HU INB

Edith Szanto

Football Players Praying

Readings

McCutcheon, Russell
Studying Religion: An Introduction (2nd ed.)
Routledge, 2019
9780815353638

Hughes, Aaron and Russell McCutcheon (eds.)
Religion in 5 Minutes
Equinox, 2017
9781781794654

Books are available at the SUPe Store and online through vendors such as amazon.com.

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