• RELS 3190: The Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in Context

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides students with a general introduction to the collection of writings known as the Old Testament. In addition to reading the biblical texts themselves, the course is intended to introduce students to literary-historical methods of biblical research and scholarship.
  ShareRELS 3190 - The Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible in Context

• RELS 3210: Classical Mythology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces major myths of the Classical world and explores how these myths serve as keys to understanding the documents and arts of Classical civilization. Cross-listed as: ARTH 3210, CLAS 3210, ENGL 3210 and HIST 3210
  ShareRELS 3210 - Classical Mythology

• RELS 3220: Medieval European Civilization, 500-1500

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides students with overview of major themes in medieval European history from 500 to 1500 A.D. Also introduces major historiographical problems related to this period. Writing intensive and document based. Crosslisted as: HIST 3220 Prerequisite: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 Requirement
  ShareRELS 3220 - Medieval European Civilization, 500-1500

  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• RELS 3270: The Crusades

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course follow the evolution of the concept of holy war in Europe, western Asia and North Africa from the European campaigns to Jerusalem in the 1000s CE to the expansion of the Muscovite and Ottoman empires in the 1500s. Crosslisted as: HIST 3270
  ShareRELS 3270 - The Crusades

  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• RELS 3290: Studying the New Testament

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides students a scholarly introduction to the collection of writings known as the New Testament. In addition to reading the biblical texts themselves, the course is intended to introduce students to literary-historical methods of biblical research and scholarship. Crosslisted as: CLAS 3290 HIST 3290
  ShareRELS 3290 - Studying the New Testament

• RELS 3410: The Modern Middle East

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course investigates the social, economic, cultural, and political developments in the Middle East since World War I. Topics include interactions with the West, modernity and globalization, orientalism, Islamic reform, nationalism and communism, and the rise of extremism. Cross Listed as: HIST 3410
  ShareRELS 3410 - The Modern Middle East

• RELS 3420: Gods and Goddesses of India

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores the living traditions dedicated to the goddesses and gods of Hinduism. We will examine themes such as dance, drama, sculpture, pilgrimage, possession, and the worship of river goddesses.
  ShareRELS 3420 - Gods and Goddesses of India

• RELS 3430: History of Ancient Religions

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn the intellectual and cultural history of religion and the dominant academic methods used for evaluating them. To that end, the course is an examination of the academic methodology, religious literature, and Greek, Judaic, Chinese, and Indian intellectual history. Crosslisted as: HIST 3430
  ShareRELS 3430 - History of Ancient Religions

• RELS 3456: History of South Asia

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course surveys the subcontinental history of South Asia from the emergence of civilization along the Indus Valley to the "Global War on Terrorism." It includes special emphasis on the development of the modern states of South Asia. Crosslisted as: HIST 3456
  ShareRELS 3456 - History of South Asia

  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• RELS 3470: Religion and Politics in South Asia

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course offers an introduction to South Asian religio-political history combined with an examination of how religion and politics intersect in India and Pakistan, with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. Crosslisted as: HIST 3470
  ShareRELS 3470 - Religion and Politics in South Asia