RLST 229: Material Culture of Religion

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2009-10 →

Units: 4

Hours: Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours

Catalog page 384

Prerequisites: gradu- ate standing or consent of instructor

Description: Examines how material objects complicate oral and textual state- ments about religious belief and practice. Considers the material dimensions of scripture, ritual objects, and everyday artifacts associated with religion; the agency of objects; and religion and consumer culture.

Credit: May be taken Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) with consent of instructor and graduate advisor.