Introductory study of the major beliefs, practices, and institutions of American Judaism, Catholicism, Protestantism, and Islam with emphasis on the diversity of religion in America, and attention to issues of gender, race, and class. Introduction to the Bible. Basic overview of the contents of the Old and New Testament in light of their ancient socio-historical background, and with attention to a variety of interpretations and relevance to modern American society. Introduction to Judaism. An introduction to basic Judaism.
Special attention is given to Jewish sacred texts, rituals, social practices, and modern forms.
Treats contemporary Christian theology from both Protestant and Catholic perspectives, emphasizing theological responses to scientific and secular views and social movements. History of Christianity. An introduction to Christian thought and practice from an historical stressing the development of belief, spirituality, and organization, and the point of view, continuities and changes in these developments.involved Relig 260. Explores in detail the relationship between religious beliefs and moral practice. Introduction to Catholicism.