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| Humanities: Philosophy and Religion |
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(See also Art, Communications, English, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Theater)
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| HU 200 Myth, Story and Symbol |
3 s.h. |
The course will investigate mythology from a variety of world cultures, storytelling and the oral tradition, as well as symbolism as it relates to the human experience. Coursework will enlighten students to the powerful connection of the three topic areas to modern media, societal beliefs, and social mores. Group activities, oral presentations, and a culminating creative project presentation will comprise the bulk of the coursework. Prerequisite: EN 103. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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HU 250 Introduction to Philosophy |
FA 3 s.h. |
An introduction to fundamental philosophical problems in some of the basic divisions of philosophy - metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. The course includes the arguments of several major philosophers. It emphasizes the development of critical thinking - i.e., "doing philosophy" - in addition to studying philosophical issues. Prerequisite: EN 103 strongly recommended. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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| HU 258 Ethics |
SP 3 s.h. |
An introduction to the basic ethical theories and their applications to human behavior and choices. Students study and compare non-normative theories such as subjectivism and relativism, and normative theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue theories, natural law, natural rights, and Platonism. Prerequisite: EN 103 strongly recommended. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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| HU 271 Comparative Religions |
SP 3 s.h. |
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A survey of world religions, major and minor, past and present, from both Eastern and Western cultures. The course traces the historical development of religion through the mythologies of Egypt, Greece, etc., as well as the historical progression of the Semitic religions: Judaism - Christianity - Islam. The course emphasizes similarities and differences among the various religions but also deals with the influence of religion on science, art, politics, etc., and their influence on religion. Hours of class per week: 3. General Education: H.
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| HU 290 Special Topics in the Humanities |
3 s.h. |
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An interdisciplinary course that examines a subject not covered extensively in other Humanities courses. Topics vary with each offering but generally involve multicultural perspectives. Specific topics are announced before pre-registration. The course may be repeated for credit, but prior topics may not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: EN 104. Hours of class per week: 3. | |
