REL205 — Life, Sex, and Death
REL 205 - Life, Sex, and Death REL 205 - Life, Sex, and Death Description: Development of the vocabulary and conceptual frameworks for thinking and discussing life, sex, and death, arguably the most significant and misunderstood aspects of human experience, by looking to religion, philosophy, film, anthropology, and literature. Examination of the ways that humans have understood the transformative experiences of birth, sexual maturity, death, and the passing of generations as discussed by the world traditions. Reading Proficiency. Due to the course’s subject matter, students must be at least 18 years of age to take course. General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Methods for studying religions Rites of passage as they occur in world traditions Historical accounts of religious traditions and their understanding of rites of passage, including birth, puberty, and death The role of women in religious traditions and their involvement in religious rites of passage The portrayal of rites of passage in fiction and film Contemporary understandings of rites of passage Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG101A, ENG101H