Fall 2022 Religious Studies

Location: 409 UH; Phone: (312) 996-3361.

Last generated: Monday, January 23 2023 10:10 PM UTC

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

RELS 101

Introduction to World Religions

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38477LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3192BSBDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 126

Introduction to Jewish History

3 hours. Same as JST 102. Individual and Society, and Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38720LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2042THSwanson, JMeet on campus

RELS 130

Introduction to Islam

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13470LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR3152BSBGreene, AMeet on campus

RELS 177

Middle Eastern Civilization

3 hours. Same as HIST 177. Course is offered in both face-to-face and hybrid/ online formats. Check the class schedule for details. When taught online or hybrid, students will be required to have reliable internet access and a means for accessing it (computer preferable). Past, and World Cultures course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40760DIS - AD101:00 PM - 01:50 PMFARR2ONLQuadri, JMeet online at set times
40761DIS - AD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMFARR2ONLQuadri, JMeet online at set times
40762DIS - AD302:00 PM - 02:50 PMFARR2ONLQuadri, JMeet online at set times
40763DIS - AD402:00 PM - 02:50 PMFARR2ONLQuadri, JMeet online at set times
Online
40764LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLQuadri, JOnline with deadlines

RELS 230

Topics in Islam

3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Recommended background: ENGL 160. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
32074LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMR3852BSBKaminski, JOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDKaminski, JOn campus and online
Contemporary Islamic Politics This class is motivated by a set of interlocking questions designed to understand the political dynamics of the modern Muslim world and will focus on a few of the more significant Islamic political movements that have transpired since the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate in 1924. We will first explore the intellectual origins of these movements and then evaluate how these origins helped shape the modern Muslim worlds relationship to colonialism, nationalism, democracy, liberalism, development, and women and gender. We will also look at how Islamic political movements have evolved over time and what specific challenges they face todayWhat led to the so-called Arab Spring in 2010 and why did it fail so spectacularly in such a short time? In order to evaluate all of the critically important concepts and questions, we will draw upon scholarship from a wide range of academic disciplines including political science, Islamic studies, sociology, anthropology, and history. This course will provide students with a robust and empirically grounded understanding of contemporary Islamic politics and political movements as well as the analytical tools necessary to explain their behavior.

RELS 293

Dante's Divine Comedy

3 hours. Same as CST 293 and ITAL 293. Previously listed as RELS 193. Creative Arts, and Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37094LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW2152BSBFabbian, CMeet on campus
Reading selections from Dantes Divine Comedy, we will learn about the history and culture of the medieval Mediterranean world. While Dantes poetic vision of the afterlife offers a panorama of the medieval world, many of the issues confronting him and his age are important to us today: social justice, the relationship between church and state, personal and civic responsibility, governmental accountability, and literary and artistic influences. All readings are in English. No pre-requisites. Same as CST 293 and ITAL 293. Previously listed as RELS 193.

RELS 295

Topics in Catholic Thought

3 hours. Same as CST 295. May be repeated if topics vary.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41494LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1612BSBDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 399

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: Two courses in religious studies. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45901CNFARRANGEDDingeldein, L