2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
REL 335 - Sacred Texts - Global Contexts
A comparative study of sacred texts as literary masterpieces that shape and influence their respective cultural expressions and literary traditions. This interdisciplinary course will examine the multiple intersections of sacred texts with the many faces of globalization. Readings may include selections from: Rig Veda, Upanishad, Bible, Qur'an, and Tao Te Ching. Fulfills Cultures - World Perspectives. Part of the Globalization Issue. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3