RST 129A From Cloister to CrossFit: Religion in the Medieval and Modern World

RST 129A From Cloister to CrossFit: Religion in the Medieval and Modern World

3 Credit

Monday, September 11, 2023 - Monday, December 18, 2023

Delivery Method:

Online: Mondays, 3:00 - 4:45 p.m.     

In-Person: Saturdays, 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. ( September 23, October 21, November 18, December 16)

What makes a medieval monastary different from a modern-day brewery or gym? What is religion? What is seculalrism? This course covers medieval and modern religions through critical reading of texts, films and artwork drawn primarily from Christianity, but also neighboring traditions (Judaism, Indigenous religions) and modern movements (science, nation-building).