Fall 2026

Plants and Religion

PLANTS AND RELIGION explores the role of plants in various religious traditions and applies humanities theories to interpret ecological themes in religious practices.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Reba Luiken3.5/5

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AGROECOL/ILS/RELIGST 304

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction8 / 500

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Plants play an important role in just about every aspect of our lives and culture, including religion. Learn about the ways plants are used and understood in religions including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and indigenous and pagan traditions. Apply theories from across the humanities to interpret plants and ecological themes in religious practices, works of art, literature, architecture, and gardens. Define important societal questions, collect and analyze evidence using primary sources, present original conclusions, and contribute to ongoing discussions about the relationship of people and plants. Think critically about the similarities and differences between your own use and understanding of plants and those of larger global communities.

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Topics

  • Plants in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, indigenous, and pagan traditions
  • Ecological themes in religious practices, art, literature, architecture, and gardens
  • Relationship between people and plants

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  • Apply humanities theories to interpret plants and ecological themes
  • Define societal questions and analyze evidence using primary sources
  • Present original conclusions and contribute to discussions
  • Think critically about cross-cultural plant use and understanding

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AGROECOL/ILS/RELIGST 304 · Fall 2026

Plants and Religion

Recorded 2026-09-07
AGROECOL/ILS/RELIGST 304 · Fall 2026

Plants and Religion

Recorded 2026-09-07
AGROECOL/ILS/RELIGST 304 · Fall 2026

Plants and Religion

Recorded 2026-09-07
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