Course Catalog - 2015-2016

     

RELI 574 - THE BIBLE AND THE BRAIN

Long Title: THE BIBLE AND THE BRAIN
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: What does cognitive science and linguistics have to do with religion and being religious? This seminar explores religious practices, beliefs and texts from the perspective of the burgeoning field of cognitive studies. Case studies will be focused on biblical and parabiblical texts. Write 10,000 word research paper, serve as discussion leader component in addition to the roundup reviews. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 574 if student has credit for RELI 477.