RELG 225 Killing in the Name of God
The complex relationship among religion, violence, and peace is a problem that bridges the boundaries of academic disciplines, historical periods, and global cultures. While some argue that religion has been hijacked by violence, others assert that religion is inherently violent. This course will take a nuanced view by proposing that religion, conflict, and violence are interwoven across history and cultures. Our questions include: Are conflict and violence necessary components of religion? Do some religions promote violence? How can we understand some of the conflicts that occurred in history and are occurring today by deepening our knowledge of religion? This will be a seminar course. Students will be requested to participate actively in ongoing dialogue and formal presentations of research.
Scheduled: As requested.
Meets: LO
Attributes
- Meets language and literature requirement unless used for foreign language
- May be used for minor requirement