Spring 2026 Religious Studies

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

Last generated: Tuesday, October 21 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

RELS 100

Religion in Human Experience

3 hours. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38561LCD03:00 PM - 05:30 PMW3112BSBMeet on campus

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 PMTRB62BHDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 130

Introduction to Islam

3 hours. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47487LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTRB62BHSaleem, AMeet on campus

RELS 175

Understanding the Bible as Literature

3 hours. Same as ENGL 175. Creative Arts course. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46616DIS - AD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMW1852BSBMagarik, RMeet on campus
46615LEC - AL03:00 PM - 04:15 PMM1852BSBMagarik, RMeet 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
42054DIS - AD110:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22352ETMSWQuadri, JMeet on campus
42052DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMF24172ETMSWQuadri, JMeet on campus
42051DIS - AD311:00 AM - 11:50 AMF22192ETMSWQuadri, JMeet on campus
42053DIS - AD411:00 AM - 11:50 AMF22332ETMSWQuadri, JMeet on campus
42050LEC - ALARRANGEDARR2ONLQuadri, JOnline with deadlines

RELS 222

Phil in the Islamic World

3 hours. Same as ARAB 222 and PHIL 222. Prerequisite(s): One non-javascript:;logic course in philosophy or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46732LEC09:30 AM - 10:45 AMMW2392ARCMeet on campus

RELS 225

Topics in Muslim-Jewish Relations

3 hours. Same as CL 225 and JST 225.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
25706LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR3082LHMeet 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
46420LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTRA0042LCASaleem, AMeet on campus
The Spirit and the Law

RELS 232

The Religious World of the Earliest Christians

3 hours. Same as CL 232 and HIST 232. Past course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47500LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2202SHDingeldein, LMeet on campus

RELS 337

Latino/a Religions in the US

3 hours. Same as LALS 337.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48660LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR1352ARCSostaita, BMeet on campus
3 hours

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
44838CNFARRANGED

RELS 422

Studies in Medieval Philosophy

0 TO 4 hours. Same as PHIL 422. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics or figures vary. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): One non-logic 200-level philosophy course; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Lecture.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46448DIS - AD02:41 PM - 03:30 PMM1172BSBSinkler, GMeet on campus
46447LEC - AL201:00 PM - 02:40 PMM1172BSBSinkler, GMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.