REL-150 Introduction to Interfaith Studies

Course Overview

An introduction to the field of interfaith studies that focuses on the relationship between religion, spirituality, and non-religious worldviews, and the social construction of culture, power, gender, belief, ritual, and sacred texts. This course will also address various theories and strategies for social engagement in a pluralistic society, where one lives and works alongside people of a variety of orientations to the idea of religion.