This survey is a first step for students who are interested in discovering for themselves the civilizations of India, China, Japan and Southeast Asia in their historical and cultural context. Course is pending faculty approval. This course will provide an overview of the social role and development of Christianity from its origins to the modern period. We will focus on the use and adaptations of religious themes on the level of popular culture, and the place of magical belief in religious practices. The cult of the saints, shrines, holy wars, the Inquisition and witch hunts will receive special scrutiny.
Course is pending faculty approval.
Ms. Swain Introduction to the fundamentals of rugby, including rules and regulations, positions, and skills needed to play the game safely. This course examines research and theory on the interactions between human behavior and the environment. The goal of the course is to examine ways in which the increased understanding of human behavior is a vital part of finding workable solutions to environmental problems. The Internet has become a source of almost instantaneous information and discussion of political issues, candidates, and organizations. In this course, we will examine the growth of politics on the Internet and explore the prospects for democratic politics when virtual discourse is a major form of public deliberation.