Book of essays considers how religions view other faiths
New Certificate in Interfaith Studies
Pious IrreverenceIllinois religion professor Dov Weiss looks at Jewish theology of protest in his new book
See the world more clearlyStudy the traditions that influence culture and policy around the globe.
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Career Paths in Religion
REL/SAME 520What is a pilgrimage? Who becomes a pilgrim, and how or why do they do so? What does it mean to undertake a pilgrimage? Who or what are the objects of devotion or the physical and/or spiritual destination guiding these pilgrims?
REL 332
REL 291Introduction to the historical, religious, and socio-cultural aspects of Hinduism in the US. The role of Hinduism in the maintenance of the ethnic identity of Indians in the US will be examined in the context of the rituals, languages, temples, family, and other social organizations.
RLST 350Learn about the most well-known Hindu goddesses, at both the pan-Hindu and local level. Explore their mythical narratives, associated powers, iconography, and rituals of worship. Same as CWL 350 and SAME 350.
RLST 287Explore the history of Buddhism. From its origin in India to its spread throughout China and Japan, learn how its development relates to cultural adaptation.
Celebrating our Sesquicentennial 1867-2017
