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Religion (REL)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/religion/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ACB130; phone (213) 740-0272.
The Hebrew Bible in the cultural setting of the ancient Near East; the formation of theological and ethical concepts which have shaped Western culture.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60000D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled |
Examination of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in their origins and their development in relation to Western civilization.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60020R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 100 of 100 | Lisa Bitel | THH102 | PDF (168888 KB) | |
60021R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Monday | 25 of 25 | Eike Exner | WPHB26 | ||
60022R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Monday | 25 of 25 | Eike Exner | WPHB26 | ||
60023R | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 24 of 25 | Lela Gibson | VKC210 | ||
60024R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 26 of 26 | Lela Gibson | VKC210 |
Focus primarily on works of Buddhist literature written in a variety of genres. Introduction of basic teachings that link Buddhist traditions across time and space.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60030D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 147 of 153 | Lori Meeks | SGM101 | ||
60031R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 26 | Christopher Daily | THH215 | ||
60032R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Christopher Daily | THH215 | ||
60033R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Victoria Montrose | THH106 | ||
60034R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Christopher Daily | THH215 | ||
60035R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 26 of 27 | Christopher Daily | THH215 | ||
60036R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Thursday | 22 of 26 | Victoria Montrose | THH106 |
Exploration of the senses and the technologies of pleasure in India, relating this material to some fascinating examples of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist literature.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60013D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 98 of 102 | James McHugh | GFS106 | ||
60014R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 21 of 25 | Christopher Daily | THHB9 | ||
60015R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 27 | Christopher Daily | THH214 | ||
60016R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 27 of 27 | Christopher Daily | WPHB26 | ||
60017D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | Canceled | ||||
60018D | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Friday | Canceled | ||||
60019R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 25 of 26 | Christopher Daily | WPHB26 |
Introduction to Islam, emphasizing its historical and cultural development since the seventh century C.E., and the basic teachings of Islam.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60039R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 232 of 232 | Sherman Jackson | SAL101 | ||
60040R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Monday | 25 of 25 | Sana Tayyen | VKC157 | ||
60041R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Monday | 24 of 25 | Sana Tayyen | SOSB37 | ||
60042R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Monday | 26 of 26 | Sana Tayyen | VKC157 | ||
60043R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Tuesday | 25 of 25 | Sana Tayyen | VKC252 | ||
60044R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 29 of 29 | Sana Tayyen | WPHB26 | ||
60045R | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 27 of 27 | Sana Tayyen | WPHB26 | ||
60046R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Thursday | 25 of 25 | Sana Tayyen | VKC260 | ||
60047R | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Thursday | 24 of 25 | Sana Tayyen | VKC252 | ||
60048R | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Tuesday | 27 of 27 | Sana Tayyen | VKC260 | ||
60049D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | Canceled |
Survey of academic approaches to the study of religion. When possible this course will be taken during the first year of the major or minor.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60055R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 19 | Cavan Concannon | VKC154 |
History and contexts of anti-Semitism, racism and other discourses about difference examined through religious, national and cultural forms in Europe and in the US.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the JS department but may qualify for major credit in REL. To register, enroll in JS 315.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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38261D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 23 of 23 | Sharon Gillerman, Leah Hochman | VKC111 |
Role the Bible has played in debates about sex, gender, and sexuality in Western history.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60061D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 52 of 52 | Cavan Concannon | VKC102 | ||
60062R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 26 of 26 | Ara Astourian | GFS104 | ||
60063R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 26 of 26 | Ara Astourian | GFS104 |
The construction of gender and sexuality in Western religious traditions; its continued impact on contemporary intellectual, cultural, and social life.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60070D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Sheila Briggs |
Interdisciplinary analysis of the religious traditions, institutions, and experiences of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60071D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | Rongdao Lai |
Close examination and discussion of a variety of religious views regarding human rights. Forges useful frameworks for interpreting the complexity of competing ideas.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60092R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 22 of 23 | Lyn Boyd-Judson | VKC205 |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60150D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | OFFICE | |||
60151D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE |
Individual research for honors in the major leading to a substantial project.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Religion
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60155D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | OFFICE |
Thematic approaches to the study of religion and religions transcending particular traditions, time periods and geographic regions. Course topic varies by semester according to faculty.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60176D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 10 | James McHugh | THH219 |
Research methods in the comparative study of Christian religions; recent scholarship in Christian studies.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60169D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:20pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 5 | Lisa Bitel | THH221 |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60160D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | OFFICE |
Study of Islamic religious texts in multiple genres, primarily in Arabic, though other languages may be offered. Recommended preparation: Advanced Arabic language ability.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60175D | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-6:20pm | Thursday | 2 of 10 | Sherman Jackson | THH207 |
Study of varied Asian Buddhist texts in translation and in original languages. Exploration of the major secondary literature on Buddhist texts.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60179D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-2:50pm | Monday | 3 of 10 | Stephanie Balkwill | OFFICE |
Study of Japanese Buddhist texts in classical or modern Japanese and/or kambun. The class covers multiple genres from sutras to vernacular text. Recommended preparation: Advanced Japanese language ability; REL 652.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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60174D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Lori Meeks |