REL2000

This course approaches religion as a category of study that one can both examine and comprehend. As such, the nature of the course will be to examine both how religion functions as an entity as well as the substances that comprise. From the standpoint of functionality, the course will examine the various arguments that scholars have given regarding purpose or role that religion has historically played within human civilization. With respect to the substance of religion, the course will consider the role that texts, symbols, institutions, rituals, and artwork play in shaping religious practice and belief across cultures. In thinking theoretically about religion, the course will consider a range of religious expressions from mainstream, global, indigenous, and alternatives religions. This course fulfills the Gordon Rule writing requirement and must be completed with a grade of C or higher pursuant to State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030.