Religion & Interdisciplinary Studies
Course topics will rotate to incorporate the study of religion in a variety of other disciplines. Focus will be on the influence or application of religious teachings and traditions in the fields of healthcare, politics, education, etc.
Outcomes: Describe the ethical implications of the religious beliefs and traditions of at least one religion for the primary field of study.
Course topics will rotate to incorporate the study of religion in a variety of other disciplines. Focus will be on the influence or application of religious teachings and traditions in the fields of healthcare, politics, education, etc.
Outcomes: Describe the ethical implications of the religious beliefs and traditions of at least one religion for the primary field of study.
Pre-requisites: UCWR 110, C- or higher
Tier 2 Theological Knowledge
Demonology¿the systematic study of demons and other nefarious spirits¿is not usually taken seriously as an academic pursuit. Demons are often derided as mere superstitions and depicted as an underbelly of religious belief that is not appropriate for orthodox practice or polite conversation. This course takes a different approach, suggesting that demonology provides an important language for naming and discussing various forces in the world that we find harmful or dangerous, whether seen or unseen, human or nonhuman. Demons can therefore help people describe various personal and social threats, including disease, violence, greed, prejudice, mental illness, and death itself. Different traditions of demonology from around the world will be considered, including examples from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim, and Zoroastrian religious traditions, as well as the uses of demons in popular culture, critiques of capitalism, and contemporary political discourse.
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