Class Listings Fall 2023 Semester

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

Last generated: Tuesday, January 09 2024 07:49 PM UTC

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

RELS 100

Religion in Human Experience

3 hours. Individual and Society course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37429	LCD	10:00 AM - 10:50 AM	MWF

RELS 101

Introduction to World Religions

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
38477	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	B6	2BH	Dingeldein, L; Jabri, T		Meet on campus

RELS 106

What Is Religion?

3 hours. Same as PHIL 106. Individual and Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Instructional Method
38471	DIS - AD1	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	F	Meet on campus
38472	DIS - AD2	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	F	Meet on campus
38470	LEC - AL	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	TR	Meet on campus

RELS 117

Understanding the Holocaust

3 hours. Same as HIST 117 and JST 117. Individual and Society, and Past course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37592	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	TR			Lyons, F		On campus and online

RELS 120

Catholic Thought: An Introduction

3 hours. Same as CST 120. Past course. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
13465	LCD	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	MWF

RELS 124

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

3 hours. Same as CL 124 and JST 124. Taught in English. Past course. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
40956	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR

RELS 125

Black Religious Traditions

3 hours. Same as BLST 125. Past, and US Society course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
42469	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	TR

RELS 126

Introduction to Jewish History

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
38720	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR	304	2LH			Meet on campus
48962	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	161	2BSB	Snoek, D		Meet on campus

RELS 127

Diaspora, Exile, Genocide: Aspects of the European Jewish Experience in Literature and Film

3 hours. Same as GER 125 and JST 125. No credit toward a major or minor program offered by the Department of Germanic Studies. Taught in English. Past, and World Cultures course. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
39380	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MWF	204	2GH	Loentz, E		On campus and online

RELS 128

The Jesus Movement and the New Testament

3 hours. Same as CL 128 and CST 128.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
48678	LCD	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	TR	207	2GH	Dingeldein, L		Meet on campus

RELS 130

Introduction to Islam

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
13470	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	TR	381	2BSB	Doolin, S		Meet on campus
37430	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MWF

RELS 150

Catholicism in U.S. History

3 hours. Same as CST 150 and HIST 150. US Society course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
30192	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MWF

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.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
40760	DIS - AD1	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Quadri, J	Meet online at set times
40761	DIS - AD2	01:00 PM - 01:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Quadri, J	Meet online at set times
40762	DIS - AD3	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Quadri, J	Meet online at set times
40763	DIS - AD4	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	F	ARR	2ONL	Quadri, J	Meet online at set times
Online
40764	LEC - AL	ARRANGED		ARR	2ONL	Quadri, J	Online with deadlines

RELS 208

Classical Mythology

3 hours. Same as CL 208. All readings are in English. Individual and Society, and Past course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Instructional Method
38234	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	TR	311	2BSB	Kim, Y	Meet on campus
Gods, heroes, and monsters...the classical myths of the ancient Mediterranean world are timeless stories that continue to inspire and entertain children and adults alike and have spawned the likes of Disneys "Hercules", Brad Pitts Achilles in "Troy", and Rick Riordans "Percy Jackson" series. This course is a deep dive into the original sourcesincluding works by Hesiod and Homer, the "Homeric Hymns", and representative works of artand an intensive study of the historical, cultural, and religious contexts in which these stories developed. The course will study how scholars understand and explain mythology, and it will engage deeply with contemporary interpretations and receptions of the classical myths, such as Luis Alfaros "Mojada" and Madeline Millers "Circe". Although every culture in the ancient world had its own mythological traditions, the focus in this course will be those of the Greeks. This course fulfills the Understanding Individual and Society and/or Understanding the Past general education categories, and it is cross-listed as CL 208.
38235	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MWF

RELS 215

Anthropology of Religion

3 hours. Same as ANTH 215. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161. Individual and Society, and World Cultures course.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
44165	LCD	09:30 AM - 10:45 AM	TR	2105	2BSB	Mouftah, N		Meet on campus

RELS 230

Topics in Islam

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
32074	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR	135	2ARC	Saleem, A		Meet on campus
Islam &Challenges of Modernity "Islam and the Challenges of Modernity" -- Muslims have understood and responded to modernity in a variety of ways, spanning from the late colonial period down to our contemporary moment. This course examines the thought of major Muslim intellectual figures in this time period alongside social, religious, and political movements in their encounter and response to modernity. Some of the themes we will explore include: What is modernity and is it neutral? Is Islam inside/outside of, or before/after modernity? Is Islam to be preserved or reformed in light of modernity? Do the challenges of modernity uniquely apply to Islam?

RELS 233

Topics in Religious Studies

3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
40957	LCD	04:30 PM - 05:45 PM	MW
Religion, Culture and Cure

RELS 241

Philosophy of Religion

3 hours. Same as PHIL 241. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion and one Lecture.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
41517	DIS - AD	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	R					Meet on campus
41516	LEC - AL	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	T					Meet on campus

RELS 242

The History of Jewish Biblical Interpretation

3 hours. Same as CL 242 and JST 242. Past course. Instructor Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
26577	LCD	12:00 PM - 12:50 PM	MWF

RELS 243

The Archaeology of Buddhism

3 hours. Same as ANTH 243. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 161.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
40440	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR

RELS 250

Eastern and Western Philosophies of Religion

3 hours. Same as INST 250. World Cultures course. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
42633	LCD	04:30 PM - 05:45 PM	MW

RELS 255

Religious Diversity: Conceptual and Practical Issues

3 hours. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
42480	LCD	03:00 PM - 05:30 PM	W					Meet on campus

RELS 279

The Qur'an: A Historical and Cultural Approach

3 hours. Previously listed as RELS 330. Taught in English. Recommended background: RELS 130. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
38478	LCD	02:00 PM - 02:50 PM	MWF

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.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
37094	LCD	03:00 PM - 04:15 PM	MW	215	2BSB	Fabbian, C		On campus and online

RELS 295

Topics in Catholic Thought

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
41494	LCD	03:30 PM - 04:45 PM	TR					Meet on campus

RELS 311

Gender and Sexuality in Early Christianity and Judaism

3 hours. Same as GWS 311 and JST 311. Departmental Approval Required

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
28137	LCD	11:00 AM - 11:50 AM	MWF

RELS 392

Major Problems in Religious Studies

3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): At least one course in religious studies.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
39379	LCD	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	TR

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

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Room	Building Code	Instructor	Meets Between	Instructional Method
45901	CNF	ARRANGED				Dingeldein, L

RELS 494

Topics in Jewish Studies

3 OR 4 hours. Same as JST 494. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): JST 101 or JST 102 or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Instructional Method
46475	LCD	03:00 PM - 05:30 PM	M	Meet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
46476	LCD	03:00 PM - 05:30 PM	M	Meet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.
45548	LCD	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	M	Meet online at set times
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
45549	LCD	03:30 PM - 06:00 PM	M	Meet online at set times
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

RELS 495

Topics in Religious History

3 OR 4 hours. Same as HIST 495. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of history or consent of the instructor.

CRN	Course Type	Start & End Time	Meeting Days	Instructor
33769	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR	Havrelock, R; Rose, M
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
33770	LCD	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	TR	Havrelock, R; Rose, M
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.