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RELI1020A-W14

Meaning in Ordinary Time

Giving Meaning to Ordinary Time: Exploring the Cycles of our Lives and our Year from a Jewish and Christian Perspective
Beginning with an overview of historical developments within both Judaism and Christianity, we will examine selected holy days, holidays, and life-cycle rituals of these traditions. Selected celebrations will be studied in terms of their development and practice, and their role in expressing a theology and a system of values. We will explore themes such as: the human condition and its challenges; forgiveness, repentance and atonement; salvation; the tension between historical memory and spiritual reinterpretation; and the function of ritual in society will be explored. These will include contemporary issues around gender, emerging practices, and the portrayal of religious celebrations in pop culture.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
11287
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
1020
Section Identifier:
A

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RELI 1020

All Sections in Winter 2014

Winter 2014

RELI1020A-W14 Lecture (Schiffer, McGarry)