3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Lower DivisionHumanities
The course offers students case-based explorations of local and global religious diversity in various cultural contexts. Religious diversity in secular spaces and the significance of religion for shaping community identities will be examined from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Students will analyze religious representations and influences in the public sphere by studying examples from different genres and media. Additionally, this course offers students opportunities to improve their religious literacy and gain real-world experience through experiential learning projects.
Learning Outcomes1Identify religious values and practices from multiple traditions.
2Explain the importance of engaging religious diversity in various contexts.
3Analyze interactions between religion and civic participation.
4Evaluate the role of religion in shaping identities.
5Assess public representations of religion.
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