RELS 2350 Introduction to Religious Literature
This course is a survey of literary and historical narrative texts from the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, the Koran, Hindu Vedas, mystical and devotional literature, the Book of Mormon and other sacred writings. An emphasis will be placed on discussions of the art of religious narrative, the major themes of sacred stories, and the historical setting of the various texts. This will include analysis of cultural frameworks within which such religious literature emerged, and the way religious texts have influenced cultural practices and beliefs.
Offered
As scheduled