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Rel 103: Introduction to Abrahamic Traditions

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

This course offers students an introductory overview of the beliefs, traditions, and practices of the three Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to a survey of the historical development of each of these religions, the course will address, from a comparative perspective, several larger themes relevant to all three, including theology, sacred texts, ritual, violence, and sexuality. This course has no prerequisites and requires no prior familiarity with the respective religions.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

  • Successful completion of DS 097 (or DS 094), if required.

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for Rel 103
  • Lecture: Compressed Video for Rel 103

Subject Areas

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