REL 494

Fall 2023

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Topics in Religious Thought
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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Various topics in religious thought.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated as topics vary.

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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
76930
Lecture-Discussion
G
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg
Tosato, A
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/16/23-12/06/23
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
The Jain Way: Past and Present
Section Info:
The course is a tribute to the recent exhibition Being Jain. Art and Culture of an Indian Religion held at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich (Switzerland) from November 2022 to April 2023. We will explore the past and present of the Indian religion of Jainism highlighting some of its aspects that hold a special relevance in today’s world, such as environmental protection, sustainability, and the emphasis on a less consumeristic lifestyle. The course is the result of a collaboration with the Rietberg Museum and features original material from the exhibition, such as documentaries, guest lectures, interviews, and a very special board game that students can have fun with!
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
76932
Lecture-Discussion
UG
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
2200 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg
Tosato, A
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
10/16/23-12/06/23
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
The Jain Way: Past and Present
Section Info:
The course is a tribute to the recent exhibition Being Jain. Art and Culture of an Indian Religion held at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich (Switzerland) from November 2022 to April 2023. We will explore the past and present of the Indian religion of Jainism highlighting some of its aspects that hold a special relevance in today’s world, such as environmental protection, sustainability, and the emphasis on a less consumeristic lifestyle. The course is the result of a collaboration with the Rietberg Museum and features original material from the exhibition, such as documentaries, guest lectures, interviews, and a very special board game that students can have fun with!
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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