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RELI 280 001 (CRN: 23802)
RELIGION AND ENVIRONMENT
Long Title: RELIGIOUS WORLDVIEWS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Department: Religion
Instructor: Brunton, Judith Ellen
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 8
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 9:55AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course is an examination of how religious worldviews contain arguments, assumptions and stories about the natural world that shape how people consider themselves in relation to the environment and decide what responsibilities they have to the environment. We will explore examples from diverse cultures and environments to wonder how the natural world shapes religions and how religions impact the environment. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 280 if student has credit for RELI 390.