REL 101.001

The Violent and the Sacred

T, R | 11:00-12:15

MA 207

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First, we address such topics as problems, theories & theorists, academic disciplines, and common elements as we attempt to answer the question “How do we study academically the socio-cultural construct we call ‘religion’ within the university?” Then, we apply it to the question of “Religion and the Problem of Human Suffering” by looking at such topics as theories of evil, violence, and hate. HU

Steven L. Jacobs

  • Office hours: 

    Tuesday & Thursday, 12:45-1:45 & By Appointment

  • (205) 348-5271
  • sjacobs@ua.edu
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