Explores the interdisciplinary character of religious studies and the relationship between theory and practice. Required of majors. 1 unit Pickle, Coriell. 382 Field Study in Religious Community Life. An opportunity to observe a local religious community and to test theoretical models of religious experience and community in a field setting.
Field work requires regular participation in the life of a selected religious community.
Meets in seminar format twice a block for four blocks. Class work includes problem solving and critical reflection concerning the field experience in preparation for a final integrative project. Students may take this course up to four times, but only two may count toward the major. 460 Readings in Religion. Directed readings and research for advanced students.