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Summer 2013 Courses

Thematic and/or Comparative Courses

Comparative Studies 2102.02

Comparative Sacred Texts
MoTuWeTh 2:30 PM-4:50 PM | Michael Swartz | 3 credit units | Lecture 1186

Introduction to religious views of the universe, the supernatural, social organization, ethics, etc., through sacred texts (oral and written) of diverse cultures and historical periods.
Prereq: English 1110 (110), or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 202.02. GE lit and diversity global studies course.

Comparative Studies 2370H


Introduction to Comparative Religion
TuTh 9:00AM-1:40PM  | Lindsay Jones | 3 credit units | Lecture 1187

Introduction to the academic study of religion through comparison among major traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.) and smaller communities.
Prereq: Honors standing, and English 1110 (110) or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 2370 (270) or 270H. GE cultures and ideas and diversity global studies course.
majors.

Courses on Christianity

History 3306

History of African Christianity
Distance Learning Course | Ousman Cobo | 3 credit units | Lecture 16443

The development of Christianity in Africa from antiquity to the present; Christianity's interaction with Islam and indigenous religions; Mission Christianity and its aftermath. This course is offered in a distance-only format for SU13.
Prereq: English 1110.xx and any History 2000-level course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. 

Courses on Islam

History 2351


Islamic Society, 610-1258
MoWeFr 12:10PM-2:00PM | Staff | 3 credit units | Lecture 16438

Origins and early development of selected fundamental Islamic institutions in their historical and cultural context.
Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx. Not open to students with credit for 540.01. GE historical study course.

Courses on the Religions of South and East Asia

Philosophy 2120


Asian Philosophy
TuWeTh 12:10PM-2:00PM | Staff | 3 credit units | Lecture 4321

A survey including at least three of the following philosophical systems of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 215. GE lit and diversity global studies course.