RELG 103 - Religion and Violence

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU

Religion and violence have often intersected, though often not in simple or straightforward ways. This course will examine categories and interconnections of religion and violence to provide a critical framework for investigating perpetuations of, sufferings of, and resistances to violence in various religious traditions. Examinations of these traditions in concrete historical circumstances will clarify, stretch, and challenge the theoretical and philosophical approaches. Though particular attention will be devoted to Christianity, examples will also be drawn from Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and New Religious Movements.

Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: C. Barnes