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HDS 3220

World Religions Today: Diaspora, Diversity, and Dialogue

Diana L. Eck

Description

An introduction to five of the world's religious traditions --Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim-- through the voices of modern adherents and interpreters of the tradition. Readings from Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, Emil Fackenheim, Pope John Paul II, Tariq Ramadan and others. How do people in each tradition articulate their faith in the context of globalization, pluralism, and issues of today? What are the tensions within traditions? What are the diaologues between traditions?

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 11

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
M., W., F., at 10
FAS, Boylston Hall, Room 110

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Comparative Studies Religion, Ethics, and Politics
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Comparative
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a