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is an introduction to the beliefs and practices of the world's religions.

examines the relationship between religion(s) and violence from听Religion and Culture perspectives. Students learn the principles of scholarly analysis appropriate to the study of religious phenomena, the elements of academic assessment, and the mechanics of academic writing. Emphasis is placed on critical reading and writing, analyzing texts, evaluating sources, framing questions, organizing paragraphs, developing effective arguments, and refining presentation of written work. All sections of this course follow Critical Reading and Writing Course Guidelines available at .

explores the development, beliefs, and practices of a variety of contemporary religious movements, including Wicca, Druidry, Heathenry, the Afro-Caribbean religion of Vodou, New Age, and UFO spiritual traditions.

provides an overview of foundational knowledge and skills to听enable critical reading and writing at the university level by way of analysis and听critique of select historical developments in the history of Christianity. All sections听of this course follow the Critical Reading and Writing Course Guidelines available听at听www.mun.ca/hss/crw.

examines how Jesus has been dramatized in film, investigating the reception of select Jesus films and cinematic Christ figures in academic, religious, and popular cultures, and reflecting on the sources and intentions informing the filmmaker's work.

is an introduction to the historical background, literary structure, and content of the Old Testament. Emphasis will be placed on the authorship and dating of the various texts that comprise the Old Testament, as well as on major themes, figures, and events.

is an introduction to the history and literary structure of the documents comprising the New Testament. Emphasis will be placed on the major themes found in these documents and on the distinctiveness of approach of the individual writers.

explores the philosophical aspects of religious belief, religious language, and theology.

explores influential ideas like an ultimate self,听liberation, non-self, compassion, spontaneity, the way, and non-duality. We will discuss听how Asian philosophers developed these ideas and how they are represented today.听Primary readings for the course may include Upanishads, early discourses of the听Buddha, Daoist classics, Chan/Zen classics, among others.

examines diverse approaches to mysticism across various religious traditions, exploring theistic, non-theistic, and spiritualist perspectives. Questions of consciousness and language in relation to ineffable experiences will be considered. Topics may include religious law檚 impact on mystical expressions, and the dynamic between mystics and the orthodox traditions of which they are a part. Textual analysis covers meditation, prayer practices, and mystical experiences. Discussions encompass mysticism's relevance to religious, philosophical, political, and environmental discourse today. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at www.mun.ca/hss/IS.

takes a social-constructivist approach in examining how narrative, ritual, and architecture are deployed in making a place sacred. The focus is on the city of Jerusalem, its place in the history and symbolism of three religious traditions (Judaism. Christianity and Islam), and the potential tensions and conflicts involved in processes of creating sacred geographies.

examines and traces the historical developments of a number of philosophical themes, questions, and ideas throughout medieval philosophy by reading, analyzing, and discussing selected primary texts from philosophers and theologians from the 4th to 14th centuries. Authors may include Augustine, Proclus, Boethius, Al-Farabi Ibn Sina, Anselm, Ibn Rushd, Maimonides, Aquinas, Bonaventure, Scotus, and Ockham, among others.

is an introduction to central beliefs and practices of the Jewish faith, from its beginnings to the modern era.

examines the tradition in its historical and contemporary manifestations; Muhammad, the Qur'an, Islamic sects, relations with Judaism and Christianity; trends and developments in contemporary Islamic thought and practice.

is a contextual study of religious institutions and beliefs, calendrical feasts and solemnities, religious roles and hierarchies, ritual innovation and revitalization.

examines the history of Buddhist traditions in Asia, with consideration of the major developments in Buddhist philosophy, institutions, and practices.听These developments may include historical and modern forms of mindfulness, the rise of Buddhist nationalist movements, and the history of Engaged Buddhism.

examines select Hindu texts,听institutions, practices, etc., while focusing on development of foundational skills in听reading and writing about religious phenomena through primary sources as well as听secondary scholarship. These skills are transferable to many contexts including听examinations of diverse cultures, and their traditions and histories. All sections of听this course follow Critical Reading and Writing Course Guidelines available听at www.mun.ca/hss/crw.

is an examination of religion in modern China and the Chinese diaspora in Taiwan, Singapore, and North America. Special attention will be paid to religious beliefs, practices, and institutions and the way in which modern attitudes have been framed by the past.

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is an introduction to religious ethics through the study of both secular and religious听moral frameworks as applied to a number of contemporary moral issues in biomedicine,听human sexuality, and social justice. Possible topics for discussion include medically-assisted dying, abortion, eugenics, poverty, capital punishment, and animal and听environmental ethics.

examines attitudes toward, and treatment and construction of gender and sexualities in Western religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and New Religious Movements. Contemporary evaluations of these traditions from gender studies perspectives will be considered.

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is an historical examination of the dynamic interaction of religion and science in modern Western culture. In addition to classic case studies such as the Galileo affair, Darwin檚 evolutionary theory, and the 1925 Scopes 楳onkey Trial�, the course asks whether science and religion are inherently at 榳ar� with each other or whether they have points of contact and perhaps even integration.

analyzes the portrayal and treatment of religion in popular culture and the ways in which religious and mythic themes are communicated through a variety of media forms including television shows, films, music, mass-market fiction, and material culture.

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is an examination of the development and role of the manuscript book during the Middle Ages. Topics covered will include book production and dissemination; authors, scribes and audiences; and various kinds of books (e.g. glossed Bibles, anthologies, books of hours, etc.) and their uses.

is a study of the role of religion in the private and public life of the Greek world. Topics include the Greek gods, religious rituals, sacred sites and temples, regional and temporal variations in religious practices, and the role of religion in society. The course may also compare ancient Greek religious practices and modern conceptions of religion.

is a study of the role of religion in the private and public life of the Roman world. Topics include the Roman divinities, sacred sites and temples, the role of religion in politics and society, the interaction with and assimilation of foreign religious practices, and the rise of Christianity. Students may also compare Roman religious practices with modern conceptions of religion.

introduces students to one of the founding texts of Western culture, the book of Genesis. Special attention will be paid to the role of myth, human origins, values, and political institutions.

is a critical evaluation of anthropological research on religion, centering on seminal thinkers and major theoretical traditions. Special attention is given to the study of belief systems, and to relationships between belief and ritual.

is a seminar-based course which offers socio-political and philosophical analyses of the impacts of religion in specific political contexts taking a variety of theoretical approaches. The geographical and historical foci of the course will vary by instructor.

examines philosophical and religious听responses to social and political crises in ancient China. The crises of the Warring听States period gave rise to diverse ways of thinking and living known as the "100听Schools," including Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, and others. This course discusses听influential figures and practices in these schools, as well as how they connect to today.

is a study of the historical Jesus. Beginning with an assessment of the relevant source material, this course explores what can be known about the life of Jesus of Nazareth in its historical and cultural contexts.

is a study of the writings of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament, and his contribution to Christianity in the cultural and historical milieu in which he lived and was active.

is a study of the relationship between Christianity and the Roman Empire from the first to the fourth century.

examines contemporary legal debates on the place and contours of 榬eligion� in Canada. Through consideration of a number of post-Charter Supreme Court of Canada decisions, as well as sociological research on different religious communities, we delve into the changing meanings of religious diversity in Canada.

examines Buddhist psychology in Tibetan and Zen Buddhism and compares that to modern Western understandings.

is a study of one of the most influential Epics of Hinduism, the story of Rama, the perfect king of a golden age. The course examines various versions of the narrative, the social and religious values expressed through the story, and the Epic檚 place in Indian politics, in dramatic performances, and in visual arts.

examines myth, iconography and ritual of Hindu gods and goddesses from the ancient to the contemporary period. The course explores fundamental assumptions of Hindu theistic traditions in popular practice and in the religious institutions of bhakti and tantra.

examines modern, left-leaning (Marxist, anarchist, socialist) understandings, adaptations, and critiques of Jewish and Christian thought.听The course听considers religion not simply as an object of political analysis and critique, but as a contributing factor to the emergence in Europe of an influential body of post-Enlightenment emancipatory thought and political theology, as found in currents of Western Marxism.

examines narratives and practices of sacrifice, with a focus on the thought of Ren茅听Girard, who engages with anthropology, literature, and the biblical tradition. The course considers applications of Girard檚 work to contemporary cultural dynamics, war, international affairs, and democratic processes.

is a study of the development of Christianity in the West from the eleventh century to the eve of the Reformation, through an examination of its principal thinkers and the most significant societal forces and events: the crusades, the universities, monasticism, religious dissent, and mysticism.

develops the students� knowledge of myth and material culture by examining specific religious sites in the Greek and Roman world as foci of ritual practice. Students learn to integrate knowledge of physical remains with literary and ritual evidence in order to obtain a more integrated understanding of religious life in ancient Greece and Rome.

is an examination of the religious ethics of health care in the light of foundational concepts of bioethics. Topics to be discussed will include the relation of religion and medicine, as well as specific issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and genetic engineering.

examines religious perspectives on social justice issues, which may include environmental ethics, ecofeminism, gender and racial equity, pacifism, civil disobedience, economic justice, and post-colonial reconciliation.

seeks to address the various dimensions of the sex abuse crisis in modern Christianity, including historical, ecclesiological, theological, and legal dimensions as they relate to the broader secular culture. It will consider both Catholic and (to a lesser extent) Protestant manifestations of the crisis. While some attention will be given to the global reality of the crisis, much of the focus will be on the North American context, with a section highlighting the history of the crisis in Newfoundland and Labrador.

is a study of religious approaches to the problem of evil. Attention will be paid to both traditional and contemporary efforts among the world's religions to address the problem.

is presented in three parts. Firstly, there will be a grounding theoretically in Islam, Orientalism, feminism and contemporary political implications related to the study of Muslim women. Secondly, there will be a consideration of topics which have served as explanations for the "difference" of Muslim women in various contexts, both in contemporary Muslim majority and minority political situations. Lastly, the course concludes by considering a variety of contemporary ethnographic representations of Muslim women in Egypt, Palestine, France, Turkey, Cyprus and Malaysia.

explores the historical roots and contemporary manifestations of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination globally. Broadly, we ask: what accounts for the 渋rrational� fear of Islam and the ascendance of 渢he Muslim� as the defining racial and religious 渙ther� of our time?

is a study of modern attempts to analyze, interpret, and reassess the place and significance of religion in human life. Attention will be given to thinkers such as Nietzsche, Marx, Freud, and Durkheim.

is an in-depth examination of听the religion of Spiritualism in historic and contemporary contexts. Students will study the origins, beliefs, practices, and reformist tendencies of Spiritualism from the 19^th century to the present day. In particular, the suffragist and abolitionist emphasis of 19^th-century Spiritualism and the influential role of Black Spiritualists in the development of the modern-day movement will be explored.

provides an in-depth examination of religious themes and issues arising from and within the philosophies of Walt Disney, Disney animated films, and other Disney entertainment products. Theoretical models drawn from the field of Religion and Popular Culture will provide the lens through which the religious dimensions of Disney films will be explored.

is an examination of the role of art in the expression of religious ideas, together with a study of specific religious themes and concerns in one or more of the following: literature, film, music, painting, sculpture, and dance.

is an introduction to the scholarly study of ritual, focusing on lifecycle transitions: birth and initiation rites, weddings, and funerals. In addition to studying practices from a range of religious traditions, consideration is given to contemporary images, perceptions, and stories of passage, as well as to classical rites of passage theory.

explores the idea that religion, the sacred, and/or spirituality can manifest outside the confines of conventionally defined religious spaces. In particular, this course draws upon a variety of theoretical models to examine the idea that religion is found within popular culture, and within popular culture fan communities.

examines the human connection to the natural world as expressed in traditional religions, indigenous worldviews and contemporary approaches to environmental crises.

is an advanced seminar course that examines religious texts from a variety of religious traditions. Study may involve an exploration of sacred texts, traditions, and their interpreters. Content will vary with instructor.

is an advanced seminar course that examines religious themes and issues as they affect culture. Study may involve the exploration of institutions, rituals, built environments, and spaces. Content will vary with instructor.

is about ritual and ceremony, as both analytic and descriptive concepts, in both听industrial states and subsistence-oriented societies. Topics examined could include: the听universality of ritual and ceremony; essential differences between ritual and ceremony;听their relative importance in non-industrialised and industrialised societies; the place of听symbolism in ritual and ceremony; and the relationship between ritual, ceremony,听religion and the sacred.

are courses which will be offered at the discretion of the Department on specialized topics in religious traditions, texts, and histories.

examines the relationships between religion and politics in modernity. Topics may include: secularism and secularization theory; civil religion; religion as a variable in politics, party formation and voting patterns; the role of religion in colonization/decolonization and reconciliation; religion in public spheres; political theologies; religious factors informing extremism, social polarization, and authoritarianism; religious freedoms, tolerance, accommodation, and the law; war and terrorism; religion in foreign policy and international relations theory.

examines how established global religions and new forms of spirituality manifest themselves and are religion as it is "lived" on a daily basis in a variety of local contexts worldwide. It focuses primarily on forms of belief and spirituality that are informally expressed. Drawing upon various cultural contexts, the course addresses such notions as space and time; metaphysical powers; religious material culture, music, and verbal art; and the role and power of the holy person. All sections of this course follow International Studies guidelines available at .

are courses which will be offered at the discretion of the Department on specialized topics in religions and modern cultures.

will introduce students to a variety of theoretical concepts, and provide students with the opportunity to apply these concepts in the field at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida or other Disney theme park. Concepts to be explored include civil religion, hyper-real religion, and religious consumerism; Disney's constructed pasts, futures and the global village will also be explored.

prepares students to write a comprehensive examination at the end of the term, on a chosen area of specialization in Religion and Culture. To complete the Honours Program in Religion and Culture, students must successfully complete either the Honours Essay (RELS 4999) or the Comprehensive Examination.

develops independent research and writing skills through regular meetings with a supervisor, the preparation of an approved research proposal, and the completion of the final Honours essay by the end of the semester. Prior to enrolling, ideally a semester in advance, students must contact the Head of the Department to identify a potential supervisor. To complete the Honours Program in Religion and Culture, students must successfully complete either the Honours Essay or the Comprehensive Examination (RELS 4998).