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Course Schedule - Summer Semester 2021
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RELI 191 901 (CRN: 31024)
STAR WARS AND RELIGION
Long Title: STAR WARS AND RELIGION
Department: Religion
Instructor: Dillon, Matt
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:05PM MWF (5-JUL-2021 - 13-AUG-2021)
Part of Term: Summer Block C2 (6 Wk)
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Must not belong to one of the following Cohort(s):
Fall 2021 UG New First Time
Fall 2021 New UG Transfer
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 19-APR-2024 10:53PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: The Star Wars films contain one of the richest fictional universes of our time. In this course, we use the theories and methods of Religious Studies (e.g., comparison, psychology, the paranormal, religion and technology) to analyze the Star Wars universe as a modern mythology. Student can expect to gain a working knowledge of tools utilized in the humanities as well as a novel understanding of Star Wars films and fandom.