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PHIL 0220 - Studies in Religion


Credits: 3

The course applies the academic methods of investigation and criticism from a range of academic disciplines.  Using these techniques the course explores a variety of definitions of religion and religious experience.  The significant questions motivating the formation of religion are studied within the social and historical contexts in which they arose and evolved.  The interpretations of human experience found in religious texts are juxtaposed with religious practice and dogma.  The definition and treatment of heretical groups are considered.