Spring 2021 Religious Studies

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

Last generated: Thursday, May 20 2021 11:24 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

RELS 115

Understanding the Bible as Literature

3 hours. Same as ENGL 115. Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion/Recitation.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
30512DIS - AD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMWARR2ONLMagarik, ROnline Synchronous
30513LEC - AL03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMARR2ONLMagarik, ROnline Synchronous

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
44332LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMWARR2ONLGreen, KOnline Synchronous

RELS 120

Catholic Thought: An Introduction

3 hours. Same as CST 120. Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39908LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTRARR2ONLDingeldein, L; Hardner, COnline Synchronous
"Catholic Thought: An Introduction: 'Martyrs for God'" From the death of Jesus in the first century CE through Pope Francis papacy in the 21st century, Catholic Christians have put their welfare, comfort, health, and even lives on the line for their God and religion. In this course we will look at witnesses to the Catholic faith from antiquity to modernity, investigating some of the prominent and distinctive themes of Catholic thought as we study the spectrum of martyrdom within the Catholic tradition. Course Information: Same as CST 120. Past course.

RELS 125

Black Religious Traditions

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
36877LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTRARR2ONLJabir, JOnline Synchronous
This course will only meet synchronously once per week with pre-recorded lectures.

RELS 208

Greek Mythology

3 hours. Same as CL 208. All readings are in English. Prerequisite(s): CL 100 or CL 102 or CL 103 or the equivalent. Individual and Society, and Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42708LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRARR2ONLKim, YOnline Synchronous
Gods, heroes, and monsters...the Greek myths 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 Homer and Hesiod, 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 Greek myths, such as Margaret Atwoods Penelopiad and Luis Alfaros Mojada. This course fulfills the Individual and Society and/or Past general education rubrics. Course Information: Same as CL 208. All readings are in English. Prerequisite(s): CL 100 or CL 102 or CL 103 or the equivalent. Individual and Society course, and Past course.

RELS 225

Topics in Muslim-Jewish Relations

3 hours. Same as CL 225 and JST 225.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
25706LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRARR2ONLBilgin, YOnline Synchronous
"Jewish-Muslim Encounters and Intersections - A Historical Survey" Muslim-Jewish interactions from the rise of Islam until contemporary times, intersections between Jewish and Muslim origins, philosophy, scholarship, art, ritual, beliefs, legal systems, and interpretive traditions of scriptures Course Information: Same as CL 225 and JST 225.

RELS 255

Religious Diversity: Conceptual and Practical Issues

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42706LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMWARR2ONLDingeldein, LOnline Synchronous

RELS 294

Topics in Catholic History

3 hours. Same as CST 294 and HIST 294. May be repeated if topics vary.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37223LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTRARR2ONLDingeldein, LOnline Synchronous

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
44838CNFARRANGEDDingeldein, L