Fall 2025 Religious Studies

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

Last generated: Tuesday, July 01 2025 02:58 PM CDT

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 PMTR3692BSBDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 117

Understanding the Holocaust

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37592LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR3082BHLoentz, EMeet 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
48962LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR1162SHMeet on campus

RELS 128

The Jesus Movement and the New Testament

3 hours. Same as CL 128 and CST 128. Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48678LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR1352ARCDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 130

Introduction to Islam

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13470LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR3372BSBMeet 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 PMF3892BSBQuadri, JMeet on campus
40761DIS - AD201:00 PM - 01:50 PMF3372BSBQuadri, JMeet on campus
40762DIS - AD302:00 PM - 02:50 PMF3892BSBQuadri, JMeet on campus
40763DIS - AD402:00 PM - 02:50 PMF3372BSBQuadri, JMeet on campus
40764LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLQuadri, JOnline with deadlines

RELS 208

Classical Mythology

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38234LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR2052GHKim, YMeet on campus

RELS 215

Anthropology of Religion

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44165LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR21052BSBMouftah, NMeet on campus

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 PMTR2392ARCMeet on campus
Islam: Spirit and the Law

RELS 233

Topics in Religious Studies

3 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40957LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW3162SHMeet on campus
South Asian Religions

RELS 279

The Qur'an: A Historical and Cultural Approach

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38478LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR3072LHMeet on campus

RELS 293

Dante's Divine Comedy

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37094LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMWA0062LCAFabbian, CMeet 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