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Religious Studies
Description: We study fundamentalist movements in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. How did "fundamentalism" move from American Protestantism to signify a global phenomenon? How do fundamentalists describe themselves? What are their grievances, ambitions, goals? Do they intersect with ethno-national identities? Does fundamentalist piety differ from religious extremism and violence? What are the roles of men and women? Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking
Religious Studies
Term : Fall 2015
Catalog Year : 2015-2016
REL 207 - Comparative Fundamentalisms In The World Religions
Description: We study fundamentalist movements in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. How did "fundamentalism" move from American Protestantism to signify a global phenomenon? How do fundamentalists describe themselves? What are their grievances, ambitions, goals? Do they intersect with ethno-national identities? Does fundamentalist piety differ from religious extremism and violence? What are the roles of men and women? Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds
Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking