Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Ethics of the Marketplace
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Ethics of the Marketplace
Does a corporation have responsibility beyond itself? Should the bottom line trump ethical considerations? Who or what protects the public interest? This course considers these questions in the world of business and management. Students debate moral aspects...
The Bible As Literature
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
The Bible As Literature
Students often discover that knowledge of the Bible is essential background for the study of literature, music, art, history and many other subjects. This course, designed for those who have little or no familiarity with the Bible, gives students a knowledge...
Criticizing Religion
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Criticizing Religion
Critics of religion have traditionally been silenced, but is there a destructive side to religion? Religion and religions have undoubtedly shaped the lives of individuals and communities around the globe for millennia for the better, but would the world be a...
Soul Searching: Self Identity & Meaning
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Soul Searching: Self Identity & Meaning
As human beings, we struggle with the existential questions of life: What should I do? How should I live? Who shall I become? Why do some people find meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in life, but others do not? Our sense of identity and belonging shifts and...
Hebrew Bible / Old Testament
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Hebrew Bible / Old Testament
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. . . .” So begins one of the most influential books in human history. From ancient times until the present, Jews, Christians and Muslims have grappled with the cosmic questions, universal...
The New Testament
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
The New Testament
The New Testament, which has been called “the most widely read, quoted, debated, maligned, and believed book in Western civilization,” will be the focus of this course. We will read and explore the New Testament, study the life of Jesus, the...
Religious Traditions in America
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Religious Traditions in America
America has always been a mix of various peoples and faiths. This course examines the religious traditions that make up the American religious and cultural landscape, focusing on Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. The distinctive ethos and...
Religion and Popular Culture
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Religion and Popular Culture
Images, ideas, stereotypes and symbol systems of religion surround us in popular culture, whether in movies, television shows, sports, fashion, the internet, music or literature. From Disney to Harry Potter, “The Simpsons” to “House,...
Faith and Doubt
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Faith and Doubt
This course invites students to an exploration through fiction and personal narrative of the depth and complexity of religious experience in its many forms from traditional belief through skepticism. The texts we will read range from some classics in this...
Islam
Religion, Ethics & Philosophy
Islam
Islam is the religion of over one billion people and has adherents across the world from Mecca to Brooklyn. Through readings in history, scripture, theology, law, and spirituality, as well as more contemporary memoir and artistic works, this course introduces...