Module #1 Introduction to the Study of Religion and Society Exploring the interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex relationships between religion and society throughout history.
Module #2 The Ancient World:Religious Beliefs and Practices Examining the religious practices and beliefs of ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
Module #3 The Emergence of Monotheism:Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Analyzing the development and spread of monotheistic religions in the ancient and medieval periods.
Module #4 Religion and Empire:The Intersection of Faith and Power Investigating how religion was used to legitimize and consolidate power in ancient and medieval empires.
Module #5 The Middle Ages:Christianity and the Rise of Islam Examining the role of religion in shaping medieval society, politics, and culture in Europe and the Middle East.
Module #6 The Renaissance and the Reformation:Challenges to Traditional Authority Analyzing the impact of the Renaissance and Reformation on religious beliefs and practices in Europe.
Module #7 The Enlightenment and the Rise of Secularism Exploring the challenges to religious authority and the emergence of secularism in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Module #8 Religion and Colonialism:The Intersection of Faith and Conquest Examining the role of religion in the colonization of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Module #9 The Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Modernity Analyzing the impact of industrialization on religious beliefs and practices in the modern era.
Module #10 Religion and Nationalism:The Intersection of Faith and Identity Investigating the role of religion in shaping national identities and conflicts in the modern era.
Module #11 The 20th Century:Secularization, Fundamentalism, and Globalization Examining the complex and often conflicting trends of secularization, fundamentalism, and globalization in the 20th century.
Module #12 Religion and Politics in the Modern Era Analyzing the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding religion and politics in the modern era.
Module #13 Religion and Violence:Exploring the Complex Relationship Investigating the complex and often fraught relationship between religion and violence throughout history.
Module #14 Religion and Human Rights:The Quest for Justice and Dignity Examining the role of religion in shaping human rights discourses and practices in the modern era.
Module #15 Religion and Science:The Ongoing Debate Analyzing the historical and contemporary debates surrounding the relationship between religion and science.
Module #16 Religion and Identity:Exploring the Complexities of Faith and Self Investigating the ways in which religion shapes and is shaped by individual and collective identities.
Module #17 Religion and Culture:The Intersection of Faith and Art Examining the ways in which religion has influenced and been influenced by art, literature, and culture throughout history.
Module #18 Religion and Ethics:Exploring the Moral Dimensions of Faith Analyzing the role of religion in shaping moral beliefs and practices in different cultural and historical contexts.
Module #19 Religion and Globalization:The Challenges and Opportunities Examining the impact of globalization on religious beliefs and practices in the modern era.
Module #20 Religion and Ecology:Exploring the Relationship between Faith and Environment Investigating the ways in which religion has shaped and can shape environmental attitudes and practices.
Module #21 Religion and Gender:The Complexities of Faith and Sexuality Analyzing the complex and often fraught relationships between religion, gender, and sexuality throughout history.
Module #22 Religion and Migration:The Intersection of Faith and Mobility Examining the role of religion in shaping migration patterns and experiences in the modern era.
Module #23 Religion and Media:The Intersection of Faith and Technology Investigating the ways in which religion has shaped and been shaped by media and technology in the modern era.
Module #24 Religion and Social Justice:The Quest for Equality and Liberation Examining the role of religion in shaping social justice movements and struggles for equality and liberation throughout history.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religion and Society through History career
