Fall 2026 Religious Studies

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

Last generated: Monday, April 06 2026 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

RELS 101

Introduction to World Religions

3 hours. UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38477LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR3652BSBDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 126

Introduction to Jewish History

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38720LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR2652BSBMeet on campus

RELS 128

The Jesus Movement and the New Testament

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48678LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR3082LHDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 130

Introduction to Islam

3 hours. UIC GE World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
13470LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRB62BHSaleem, AMeet on campus

RELS 208

Classical Mythology

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38234LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRB62BHKim, YMeet on campus

RELS 293

Dante's Divine Comedy

3 hours. Same as CL 293 and ITAL 293. Previously listed as RELS 193. Taught in English. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37094LCD04:30 PM - 05:45 PMMW3112BSBFabbian, 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

RELS 441

Topics in Philosophy of Religion

3 OR 4 hours. Same as PHIL 441. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic 200-level course in philosophy; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50767LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1852BSBFleischacker, SMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
50768LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1852BSBFleischacker, SMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.