Contextualized historically, the course focuses on the religious, philosophical, and other dimensions of Islam from its beginnings to the present. Cross-listed as PHIL 353. Cross-listed as PHIL 402 under Philosophy courses. Students may receive credit for either course but not both. A systematic analysis and evaluation of a topic within a specific religious tradition, or a problem necessitating comparative studies across traditions.
Topics vary from year to year.
May be repeated for credit if the topic is not repetitive. Senior project required of Honors Program students. This course consists of an independent creative or research project designed by the student and supervised by a religious studies faculty member. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment, and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract prior to registration.