WREL 2026 The World's Religions in NYC
This course considers Hinduism, Judaism, Chinese religions, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam as practiced in the temples, churches, meditation centers, and mosques of New York City and as represented in its museums. Readings include accounts of the history and sociology of each religion in the city and a reference book on the world's religions; writing includes journals that criticize the reading in light of what the class encounters in its fieldwork. Willingness to participate in various religious practices is required.