HIST 213 - Religion & Violence

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

History

Description:

Analyzes one of the most common oversimplifications associated with religious history: the idea that religion is inherently, historically violent. Students critically examine primary historical evidence from ancient, medieval, and modern documents on religious history around the globe and analyze authoritative "scriptural" religious texts that address the topic of violence and war. They will also consider portions of an array of laws, political treatises, speeches, recruitment literature, and propaganda-presenting interpretations of those allegedly authoritative religious texts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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