Middlebury

RELI0400A-F20

Seminar: Study of Religion

Understanding Religion: Foundational Theories and Methods
In this seminar we will examine the genesis of the academic study of religion in the modern world by reading seminal texts of such founding thinkers as: Durkheim, Weber, James, Freud, Jung, and Eliade. We will analyze these and more recent theories and methods in the sociological, psychological, and comparative study of religion, discerning their assumptions and implications, strengths and weaknesses, and utilizing them in focused written assignments. We end with the study of text-critical methods, interpreting the Garden of Eden story from multiple perspectives. Open to juniors and seniors who have had two religion courses or by waiver. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91403
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0400
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RELI 0400

All Sections in Fall 2020

Fall 2020

RELI0400A-F20 Seminar (Waldron)