Summer 2018 - HUM 130 C100

Introduction to Religious Studies (3)

Class Number: 5116

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Distance Education

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 8, 2018
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to concepts central to the academic study of religion exploring various relevant methodologies. Provides a framework for understanding the many ways in which humans experience the phenomenon of the sacred through symbol, ritual, doctrine and experience in a variety of religious traditions and cultures. Students who have taken HUM 230 prior to 2007 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities Equivalent Courses: GS230 HUM230 Breadth-Humanities.

Grading

  • Assignments 40%
  • Discussions 25%
  • Final Exam 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

The Bhagavad-Gita :Krishna's Counsel in Time of War Bantam Classics, reissue edition (1991)

Author: Miller, Barbara Stoler Miller
ISBN: 9780553213652
Publisher: Penguin Random House / Bantam Books

ISBN: 9780553213652

THE OTHER SHORE, Revised edition (2017)

Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
ISBN: 9781941529140
Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada/ Palm Leaves Press

ISBN: 9781941529140

Think World Religions Upper Saddle River, NJ , 2 edition (2012)

Author: Robson, Roy R.
ISBN: 9780205934430
Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: 9780205934430

Night, Reissue edition (2006)

Author: Wiesel, Ellie
ISBN: 9780374500016
Publisher: Raincoast Books / MacMillan / Bantam Books

ISBN: 9780374500016

Centre for Online and Distance Education Notes:

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Required Readings listed on the course outlines are the responsibility of the student to purchase. Textbooks are available for purchase at the SFU Bookstore on the Burnaby campus or online through the Bookstore's website.

All CODE courses have an Additional Course Fee of $40

Exams
If applicable, please refer to Canvas for the most updated Take Home Midterm/Final exam times. Exams are scheduled to be written on the SFU Burnaby campus at the noted time and date (unless noted as a take-home exam).

Students are responsible for following all Exam Policies and Procedures (e.g., missing an exam due to illness).

This course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please check your course details in your online delivery method, such as Canvas.



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Registrar Notes:

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