An investigation into the techniques of critical reading and writing for research in Religious Studies.
Ethics in religious traditions; how and why systems differ. Both general concepts and specific problems are considered.
Encounter between Buddhism and the West, major movements and thinkers, and socio-politically engaged Buddhism.
Examines Chinese and foreign religions in mainland China from 1949 to the present day. Topics include the status of established religions, the...
Exploration of Islamic developments since the 19th century: major thinkers, trends of thought, and contemporary movements as responses to modernity.
The development of modern Jewish
Advanced seminar providing detailed reading of one contemporary theme or thinker in religious studies. PREREQUISITE Admission to Honours in...
Religion in modernity; traditional groups, newer religious movements, contemporary ideologies and social trends of religious significance. ...
Reading courses on topics not covered in other available courses, arranged with individual members of the Department. RELS 502* may be taken...
For a complete description, see RELS 501*. PREREQUISITES
A critical essay of at least 7500 words on a topic of the student's choice, written under the supervision of a faculty member. PREREQUISITE