RUSS6633A-L14
The Religions of Russia
This course covers the range of religions found in Russia. Students will become acquainted with the cultural and historical development of Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Russia. Special attention will be paid to the traditional religions of non-Russians and to the practices of Russia’s religious minorities. The course will examine church/state relations in Russia until 1988 and the historical and political aspects of religion in the past that have influenced contemporary religion in Russia. Each class will include readings such as fragments of historical documents and scholarly articles.
- Term:
- Summer 2014 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 148(MBH 148)
- Schedule:
- 2:00pm-2:50pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jul 3, 2014 to Aug 15, 2014)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Marianna Shakhnovich
- Subject:
- Russian
- Department:
- Russian
- Division:
- Language School
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Civ Cul & Soc
- Levels:
- Non-degree, Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 60542
- Subject Code:
- RUSS
- Course Number:
- 6633
- Section Identifier:
- A