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RST 111 - Intro to Religious Studies

Description
This course asks the question: “What is religion?” It provides a variety of answers by examining theories of religion, and introduces students to core topics within the field of religious studies. Students will read a series of comparative anthropological and historical case studies organized into six units: ritual and rites of passage, pilgrimage and tourism, religion and the nation, spirit possession, messianic movements, and new age religion.
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
HUMA Gen Ed: Humanities Requirement
WRLD Gen Ed: World Perspectives Req


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