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REL-A 202 Issues in African, European, and West Asian Religions (3 cr.) Selected issues and movements in African, European, and West Asian religions. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
REL-A 210 Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible (3 cr.) Development of the beliefs, practices, and institutions of ancient Israel from the patriarchs to the Maccabean period. Introduction to the biblical literature and other ancient Near East documents. Credit given for only one of REL-A 210 or REL-R 210.
REL-A 220 Introduction to the New Testament (3 cr.) What is the "New Testament"? This introductory course considers both literary and historical approaches to the literature of the New Testament, with particular emphasis on the Gospels and Pauline literature. Topics include the concept of "canon," the history of reception and interpretation, gender and sexuality in early Christian literatures, the Apocryphal Gospels, and relationships between early Judaism and early Christianity. Credit given for only one of REL-A 220 or REL-R 220.
REL-A 230 Introduction to Judaism (3 cr.) The development of post-biblical Judaism; major themes, movements, practices, and values. Credit given for only one of JSTU-J 230, REL-A 230, or REL-R 245.
REL-A 235 Sacred Books of the Jews (3 cr.) Explores the sacred texts of Judaism after the Bible. Considers how tradition works; how people created new religious knowledge after the Bible was canonized; why some texts are considered sacred, while others are not. Includes a variety of sacred texts, including Mishnah, Talmud, Midrash, and Kabbalah. Credit given for only one of JSTU-J 220 or REL-A 235.
REL-A 250 Introduction to Christianity (3 cr.) Introduces an array of Christian ideas, practices, and texts ranging from the first century to the present day in order to foster an appreciation of Christianity's important but complicated role in shaping culture, society, and politics. Credit given for only one of REL-A 250 or REL-R 247.
REL-A 270 Introduction to Islam (3 cr.) Introduction to the religious world of Islam: the Arabian milieu before Muhammad's prophetic call, the career of the Prophet. Qur'an and hadith, ritual and the pillars of Muslim praxis, legal, and theological traditions; mysticism and devotional piety, reform and revivalist movements. Credit given for only one of REL-A 270 or REL-R 257.
REL-A 275 Sex and Gender in Islam (3 cr.) No prior knowledge of Islam required. Explores the role of sex and gender in shaping the lives of Muslims. Focuses on the experiences of Muslim women, men, as well as people who inhabit non-normative genders and sexualities. Investigates the ways in which Muslims negotiate and respond to the sexual politics of the times in which they live.
REL-A 300 Studies in African, European, and West Asian Religions (3 cr.) Selected topics and movements in African, European, and West Asian religions. May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
REL-A 305 Ancient Mediterranean Religions (3 cr.) A survey of the various religions in the ancient Near East (Egypt, Babylon, Persia) and the Greco-Roman worlds. Attention will be paid to ritual, philosophy, and community formation. Credit given for only one of REL-A 305 or REL-R 318.