RELS 1370 Introd to Religious Studies

This course examines the discipline of Religious Studies and the study of religion in general in the context of higher education. Students will learn a variety of methods and critical ideas utilized in the contemporary study of religion. Special focus will be given to topics and themes commonly addressed in Religious Studies that are important for understanding Western culture and the Christian tradition. Furthermore, the history of the study of religion in the context of higher education and its place in the curriculum of the modern university will be explored, with special attention given to the mission and identity of UIW and Roman Catholic institutions of higher learning.