REL 100.002
Introduction to Religious Studies
T, R | 9:30 - 10:45
NL 1000
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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
Russell T. McCutcheon
- Office hours:
By appointment
- (205) 310-7546
- russell.mccutcheon@ua.edu

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
Resources
Additional Readings
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)