A study of the spiritual quests, ritual practices, social struggles and religious attitudes of women in selected cultures. Attention will be paid to...
Explores the constructions, regulations and resistances of sexual norms within religious contexts.
This course is an exploration of gender and gender relations in Islamic contexts, from classical times to the modern period. Topics include: gender in...
A study of the relationship between religion and movements of social change, using theories drawn from sociology of religion and cultural studies. The...
A workshop that cultivates advanced writing skills in religious studies. Prerequisites Year 4 honours standing or permission of the...
Directed study and research on a topic appropriate to a student
Reflections on the historical Buddha, his teaching and his times; an examination of the spread of Buddhism and its subsequent changes; a study of...
An introduction to 20th-century Christian traditions, developments in their thought, practices and institutions. Special attention will be directed to...
A seminar course in specialized areas of study. Prerequisites Permission of the department. Notes Irregular course
A seminar in specialized areas of Hindu studies, taught at an advanced level. Topics may vary from year to year. Prerequisites RE255 or...
Longer-term field research requiring interview and/or participant observation methods in studying religious phenomena.
This course enables a student to develop in depth an area of interest or a research project not covered by the regular course program. The course may...