PHIL 3100 — The Religious Worlds of Boston: Faith and Devotion in Urban Life
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EXNUpath ICNUpath SIusually offered: falltypical days: TBostonTraditional
Examines the nature of religion and religious life in Boston, emphasizing the lived experience of the sacred in an urban setting. Offers students an opportunity to develop research methods based in ethnography, the analysis of texts, and the interpretation of material culture. Readings include works in the method and theory of religious studies, the practice of ethnography, and case studies of lived religion, especially those that focus on urban religion. Expects students to engage in fieldwork in Boston, examining the implicit religious dimensions of everyday life and particular religious communities. Assignments include field reports, analysis of the religious landscape of Boston, and a research paper on a designated religious community. Requires prior completion of one introductory-level course in the social sciences or humanities.
Prerequisites
- Requires prior completion of one introductory-level course in the social sciences or humanities
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 32% | 13.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 42% | 11.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 47% | 10.0 |
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