REL 1100 - Introduction to Religion

Goals: To examine both general theories about religion and autobiographical accounts of individual religious lives in an effort to define “religion,” to understand what it might mean to lead a religious life, to appreciate the various ways of being religious, and to explore the role of religion in society.

Content: A variety of religious traditions will be explored through various literary genres, autobiography in particular, as well as through films, field trips, and guest lecturers.

Taught: Every semester.

Credits: 4 credits