Religious Studies (REL) |
311 Susan Campbell Hall, 541-346-4971
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| REL 357 War, Terrorism, & Rel >GP >IP |
4.00 cr. |
| Offers an examination of the theme of war, terrorism, and religion, focusing on cases of religiously motivated acts of violence in the contemporary era. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Schroeder J  |
Office:
332 Susan Campbell
Phone:
(541) 346-4165
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| Office Hours: |
1430 - 1630 R |
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| Course Materials |
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CRN |
Avail |
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Time |
Day |
Location |
Instructor |
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36103 |
10 |
40 |
1000-1150 |
mw |
See DuckWeb |
Schroeder J |
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Final Exam: |
1015-1215 |
r 6/11 |
See DuckWeb |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| March 29: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| April 4: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| April 4: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| April 5: |
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded) |
| April 5: |
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded) |
| April 6: |
Add this course |
| April 6: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| April 12: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| April 12: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| April 19: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| April 19: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| April 26: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| April 26: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| May 17: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
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Expanded Course Description
| This course offers an examination of the theme of war, terrorism, and religion, focusing on religiously motivated acts of violence in the contemporary era through specific case studies. We will pay specific attention to the theories of sociologist of religion Mark Juergensmeyer, who seeks to demonstrate that violence in the name of religion has become a modern global phenomenon, performed by adherents of practically every religious tradition. The class thus will survey data ranging from abortion clinic bombings in the U.S. to nerve gas attacks on the Tokyo subways, as well as religiously motivated violence during wartime contexts in places such as Ireland, Israel, Bosnia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. After gaining a familiarity with a number of previous cases and Juergensmeyer's ideas about them, along with the theoretical perspectives of other prominent scholars of religion, the course will evaluate the merits of applying diverse theories to particular cases such as: war and genocide in Bosnia, and the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon. |
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