Demons, Angels, & Ghosts (REL 165)

Term: Academic Year 2017-18 - Spring

Faculty

Travis W. ProctorShow MyInfo popup for Travis W. Proctor

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM (4/30/2018 - 5/25/2018) Location: MAIN WHELR 110

Description

Students explore ideas and practices regarding demons, angels, and ghosts as encountered in a diverse range of cultural traditions, including "magic,†Christianity, Islam, ancient "paganism," and New Age spirituality. Students also consider portrayals of supernatural entities in pop culture, with a special focus on depictions of angels and demons in contemporary cinema. Students gain familiarity with studying religion from a historical and comparative perspective.

Lib Ed: WritingInt; DivJustice; Arts-Hum