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Symbol, Myth & Ritual: Cultural Studies in Religion

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W02-0201 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 11a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0201
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W02-0201

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Michael Motia

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* 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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