Top HSR 324 Freud, Jung, and Religion 4 hours. This course studies the psychological theories of Freud and Jung, emphasizing their approaches to and interpretations of various aspects of religious life such as origins, traditions, symbols, rituals, faith, etc. Attention is also paid to whether psychological work is a religious process. Top HSR 359 Philosophy and Religion in China 4 hours. Focusing on the relationship between religion and philosophy, this course develops an understanding of the distinctive character of Chinese culture by surveying the development of religion and philosophy from antiquity to the medieval period and the challenges of the twentieth century.
Readings emphasize primary sources in translation.
Top HSR 369 Buddhism 4 hours. Religious expressions through myth, philosophy, and art are highlighted. Top HSR 374 Myth, Yoga, and Philosophy of India 4 hours. Examines myths and rituals in the Hindu religious tradition from the Vedic period to present day, the theory and technique of liberation through various forms of Yoga and the philosophies of ancient India centered in the Upanishads and Bhagavadgita. Top HSR 392 Topics in Religious Studies 2-4 hours.