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Symbol, Myth & Ritual: Cultural Studies in Religion

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 8a.m. – 9:15a.m.		 McCormack M01-0410 3 $2138 (guest students)
Date
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
Time
TuTh 8a.m. – 9:15a.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0410
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2138 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces students to the academic study of religion by examining the social function of religious phenomena in relation to wider sets of human behaviors, beliefs, and institutions. Students will explore the nature and concept of religion as well as the complex relationship between religion and other dimensions of human culture. Students will consider in particular the role of myths, symbols, and rituals in shaping religious identity. Major topics of discussion may include gender and sexuality, science and religion, death and dying, civil religion, religion and the visual arts, religion and entertainment, and religious violence.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026

Location

McCormack M01-0410

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

31 / 30

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Michael Motia

Tuition*

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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