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1. All courses are 3
credit hours each, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Normally, a course will
not be run without a minimum enrolment of students.
RLG101:
Introduction to Religion
Origin, nature and
function of religion in the individual and culture with emphasis upon
and reference to outstanding personalities, sacred writings, and basic
features of the world’s leading religions.
RLG102:
Western Religion
A
survey of representative figures, themes and schools in Western
religious
thought, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
RLG103:
Eastern Religion
A
survey of representative figures, themes and schools in Eastern
religious
thought. Emphasis on Indian, Chinese, Japanese and Southeast Asian
religions.
RLG104:
Religion and Society
Religious
and secular views of the relation between people and society with
emphasis on
contemporary problems of personal and social ethics, political
responsibility
and social structure.
RLG105:
Buddhism in Cambodia – Traditions and Spirituality
This course examines the
role of Buddhism in contributing to
peace in Cambodian society.
RLG202:
Religions of Southeast Asia
Focuses on the religions
of Southeast Asia, including Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and
Animism.
RLG203:
Buddhism
The
transmission of Buddhism to China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and
Tibet.
Emphasis on themes, symbols, and rituals.
RLG204:
Hinduism
An
introduction to the religious traditions of Hinduism. Emphasis on the
historical and textual study of Hinduism through its various
literatures.
RLG205:
Religions of Japan and China
Ancient
Chinese religious thought and popular religion in China. Transmission
of
continental civilization and religion to Japan.
RLG207:
Islamic Religion and Culture
The
Koran, Muhammad and the rise of Islam as a cosmopolitan faith. The
development
of Muslim civilization, including literature, theology, philosophy and
Sufism.
RLG208:
Introduction to the Bible
An
overview of the Sacred texts of Jews and Christians. Inspiration,
Creation,
Salvation, and other Biblical themes will be discussed, as well as key
persons
and events.
RLG209:
Jewish Religion
From
the end of the Second Temple period to the close of the Middle Ages.
Development from Hellenistic Judaism to Rabbinic Judaism to
philosophical
theology will be discussed in detail.
RLG302:
Religion and Global Ethics
Examination
of the interaction of religion with various secular socioeconomic
ideologies
related to the process of globalization, as well as the response of
different
religions to the various ethical issues raised by the globalization of
capitalism, issues of population growth, environmental degradation,
loss of cultural
identity, consumerism, and the impact of the technology.
RLG303:
Religion and Modern Literature
Examines
the ways in which religion and religious themes have been represented
in modern
world literature.
RLG304:
Contemporary Religious Thought
Critical
examination of the current trends in religious understanding against a
background of rapid social change. New movements and issues on the
religious
will be considered.
RLG306:
Zen Buddhism
In-depth
study of Zen Buddhism and its impact in the world.
RLG401:
Religion and Politics in the Middle East
Examination
of the Middle East conflict and the role that religion and politics
play in
this part of the world.
RLG402:
Gender and Religion
Special
emphasis will be placed on the role of women in the different religions
of the
world and their portrayal in sacred texts.
RLG403:
Religion, Rituals and Culture in Cambodia
Exploration
of religious rituals in Cambodia which provide insight into Cambodian
society.
RLG404:
Magic, Myth, Science and Religion
Examination
of the interrelation as well as the separation between magic, myth,
science and
religion in the different religions of the world.
RLG405:
Religion and Art
Religion themes and
symbols and their influence on the imagination of artists.
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