REL-250: Reel-World Religions: Inter-Religious Encounters in Contemporary Film

Credits 3
Grade Scheme
BC
Session Cycle
S

Studies six contemporary films that depict encounters between members of several world religions including Native American, Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Shinto, Hindu and Muslim traditions. Explores inter-religious expressions from curiosity to resentment and hostility to reconciliation within the context of historical, political and inter-cultural crises and evolutions. FILA general education: world cultures.

Prerequisites
Term Offered
Spring Only