Examines the role and representation of the religious in popular film. It identifies and analyzes ways in which contemporary cinema reflects, shapes and embodies our world-views, values and commitments, both as individuals and as a society.
This course explores the intersections between religion, culture and identity in the Balkans. It offers an interdisciplinary examination of this complex religious and ethnic mosaic through a wide range of sources, including consideration of the image of the Balkans in Europe and beyond. HUMA 3816 3.0 M SU 2021 (S2)Since the early 20th century, the […]
A survey of the literature of ancient Israel concentrating on the Hebrew Bible with the context of its world. Students examine the text in translation and become familiar with a variety of literary, historical and theological approaches to the text.
An interdisciplinary investigation into the changing nature of traditional religions in the digital age. This course examines ways in which religion is being shaped by digital culture, including the widespread social acceptance of new technologies and scientific ideals. The course will focus on monotheistic traditions-Islam, Judaism, and Christianity-but will include discussions of other religious traditions […]
This course investigates the origins, development, significance, and social functions of personified evil--Satan and his demons--in early Judaism and in the history of Christianity. We will consider some of the most important literary and visual depictions of this figure (and his story) from the ancient world through the middle ages to our own day.
'This was the ghetto: where children grew down instead of up (Spinelli, Milkweed, 2003, 153). This course analyzes themes and art relevant to children and youth in adolescents' and children's Holocaust literature. Participants apply cognitive and affective modes of perception-ways of knowing, perceiving, and sensing- to read through the eyes of the main characters, predominantly […]
This course introduces students to aspects of the traditional cultures of Africa. Drawing upon historical and contemporary examples, the course examines the particular features of verbal art as performance and the social functions it serves in everyday social contexts.
Introduces students to the literary representations of heroes, marvels, monsters and beauties in Portuguese literature. Analyses the nature and extent of these themes in different epochs and in relation to the country's historical, cultural, and ideological realities. Notes: Assignments may be completed in Portuguese or English.
Analyzes the history and theories of Canada from the perspectives of indigenous knowledge and environment. Previously offered as AP/MIST 3535 3.00
Explores the interactions of religion and gender from the traditional to the modern period in Korea, and relates this material to the general process of cultural development.