Course Title
Religious Fundamentalisms Modern World
Course Description
This course examines religious beliefs, practices, and ways of life that have come to be labled "fundamentalist." This course attends in particular to their emergence in the modern world and the ways in which they critically engage secular convictions about morality, aesthetics, and epistemology. The focus of the course is on Protestant fundamentalism and the Islamic Revival, but, depending on student interest, the class may also consider ultra-orthodox Judaism or Hindu nationalism. Prerequisite: One of the following: ANTH-162, ANTH-220, SOCI-101, SOCI-102, or a 100-level religious studies course, or instructor's permission. Same as RELI-360. 4 SH. CC: Diversity Intensive, Social Interactions, Writing Intensive.
Course Types
Standard (STAND), Diversity Intensive (INDIV), Writing Intensive (INWRT), Social Interactions (SOCIN)
Semester Hours
4