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RELS 298: Special Topics in Rel Studies

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

An examination of a special topic in religious studies. May be repeated for credit if the subject varies. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..

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RELS 301: Mysticism & Rel Experiences

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

An examination of the breadth and variety of mystical and religious experiences, with special consideration given to their symbols, dynamics and historical interpretations. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 305: Topics in Indigenous Religions

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

A comparative examination of topics and themes central to the study of indigenous religions. Topics covered may include the following: cosmology, shamanism, ritual, sacred art, oral traditions, myth, rites of passage and social and religious organization. May be repeated for credit if the subject varies. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 310: Sacred Texts

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

A critical analysis of selected major texts from the world's religious traditions. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the instructor if the texts vary. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 315: New Religious Movements

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

An interdisciplinary examination of the formation and development of New Religious Movements, using historical and contemporary case studies to test a variety of theoretical perspectives. Topics may be organized thematically and include popular perceptions of New Religions ("cults"), issues of political contestation, the role of the media and the impact of globalization on these movements. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 335: Western Esotericism

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

This course will cover a range of topics in esoteric studies from classical Greco-Roman religions to contemporary Britain and America. Possible topics covered: magic, gnosticism, hermeticism, neoplatonism, alchemy, kabbalah, tarot, grail, knightly orders, rosicrucian and masonic groups, theosophy, secret societies, modern magical orders, occultism and eastern religious influences. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 340: Adv. Topics in Asian Religions

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

Advanced study in the practices, beliefs, institutions, and symbolic representations of Asian religious traditions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism or Confucianism. A number of thematic topics that arise in the study of a religion within specific Asian cultural contexts will be explored, using a variety of interdisciplinary methods. May be repeated for credit if the subject varies. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 348: Asian Religions in America

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

This course traces the history of various Asian religions (including one or more of Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Islam, and Christianity), as they become part of the American religious landscape. Modes of transmission to be examined include immigration, mission work, literature and mass media. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 350: Phenomenology of Religion

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

A critical exploration of themes in the phenomenology of religion. Topics will vary, and may include such themes as sacred time and space; and magic and divination. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit if the subject matter varies. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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RELS 360: Myth, Ritual, and Symbol

3.00 Credits

College of Charleston

This course examines the role of myth, ritual and symbol in the religious traditions of the world. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite: RELS ***

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