Religion

Studying Religion in the summer allows you to fulfill your general education requirements without the distractions of a busy class schedule. Smaller classes allow for more discussion on a variety of topics and will ensure that you won't have a dull summer!

REL 104 Religious Ethics and Social Issues

This is an introductory course in ethical reflection which explores contemporary social issues from a variety of religious and philosophical traditions. Issues covered pertain to personal concerns such as sexuality, marriage, and reproduction, as well as broader societal issues regarding our economic lives and the environment.

REL 105 Philosophy of Religion

This course examines how reason and faith seek in different ways to provide answers to the major questions which people have always asked about the nature and meaning of life. The questions dealt with include the following: What are the various avenues to knowledge, or truth? What are the differing functions of literal and symbolic language? What are the arguments for the existence of God? Can the pluralism of religions be reconciled in unity? Is there a solution to the problem of evil? Is there hope of immortality? Also offered as PHI-105.

REL 346 Anthropology of Religion (3 credits)

This course focuses on the ways in which religion and human culture intersect. We will look at such themes as myth, symbol, magic and ritual and see how they contribute to the formation of human societies. Students will engage in a local field research project to learn how anthropologists study religion. Offered as CORE-407. Prerequisite: one 100-level Religion course, or by permission of the instructor.

Philosophy

PHI 105 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits)

This course examines how reason and faith seek in different ways to provide answers to the major questions which people have always asked about the nature and meaning of life. The questions dealt with include the following: What are the various avenues to knowledge, or truth? What are the differing functions of literal and symbolic language? What are the arguments for the existence of God? Can the pluralism of religions be reconciled in unity? Is there a solution to the problem of evil? Is there hope of immortality? Also offered as REL 105.

Schedule: download the schedule

Term	Section Name	Title	Cred.	Bldg.	Rm.	Days	Start Time	End Time
First Six Week	REL-346-A	Anthropology of Religion	3	JOY	203	MTWH	10:00 AM	11:30 AM
Second Three Week	PHI-105-A	Philosophy of Religion	3	JOY	207	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Second Three Week	REL-105-A	Philosophy of Religion	3	JOY	207	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Third Three Week	REL-104-A	Religious Ethics	3	JOY	238	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM

Visit the Religion Department Web site at: http://www.meredith.edu/religion/