2020-2021 Catalog

RS 318 Religion and Literature

This course is a historical and genre-based exploration of the intersection between religion and literature. The course will include consideration of scriptural texts, as well non- or post-religious texts that persist in expressing religious themes. Course readings to include examples of Greek tragedy, biblical texts, Hindu and Buddhist scripture, mystical poetry, post-Holocaust literature, and the modern/post-modern novel.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Same as EWL 318

Prerequisite

WRIT 102 or WRIT 201 & one RS or EWL course or permission of the department