Introduction to the text, development, history, and social context of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and early Jewish literature.
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Explores the development of Jewish law from antiquity to modernity, focusing on business practices and ethics.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025An introduction to the study of religion and health using humanities and social science approaches.
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Historical reviews of Corrie Norman: Reviewers report an absurd amount of reading, often 50 pages per lecture, and multiple four-page essays. Grading is described as overly harsh, with some noting unrealistic expectations for a 100-level course.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN SOUTH ASIA explores historical South Asian conceptions of health, illness, and traditional healing systems like Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024This course explores Dante's Divine Comedy, examining the journey of the human soul through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise within its historical and cultural contexts.
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Reviewers note little to no out-of-class work, though exams are difficult without attending lectures. One reviewer found assignment criteria unclear, while others consider tests straightforward if lecture content is mastered.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ASIA ENCHANTED: GHOSTS, GODS, AND MONSTERS explores Asian conceptions of the monstrous, ghostly, and divine through religious studies, literature, anthropology, and history.
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Students must complete substantial required readings before every lecture, often with tight deadlines, creating significant time pressure.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Explores happiness and well-being through the lens of consumption, money, and the experience economy.
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Historical reviews of Christine Whelan, Dayana Kupisk: The workload involves extensive assigned readings and weekly quizzes, though exams are reported as relatively easy if students attend lectures and study.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2024INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM covers the basic thought, practices and history of Buddhism.
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Spring 2023–Fall 2025A survey of Tibetan Buddhism examining theory, practice, meditation, and identity.
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Reviewers describe the workload as minimal, noting few assignments and open-book online exams. One student reported that readings were unnecessary because the instructor repeated topics during lectures.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025