Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2006-2007
HIST 170 - RELIGION AND VIOLENCE
Long Title: FRESHMAN SEMINAR: RELIGION AND VIOLENCE
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Sophomore
Freshman
Description: Seminar explores the nexus of religion and violence as it appears in sacred traditions, as it played out historically, and as it occurs in the contemporary world. Discussions and readings include sociological, psychological, philosophical, and political approaches to religion itself, to violence in general, and particularly religious violence.