ANTH 3460 - Anthropology of Mormonism
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Examines the anthropological and sociological work on Mormonism, both the Church and
Mormon society and culture. Studies Mormonism in a comparative framework, and will
explore the question of the adequacy of the conceptual apparatus of a social science
of religion for comprehending Mormonism. |
COMM 3780 - Mormon Cultural Studies
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Studies contemporary Mormon cultural issues from a cultural studies point of view.
Interrogates prejudice against Mormons and non-Mormons. Explores historical Mormon
constructions of race and gender. Develops an understanding of culture as a complex
site of struggle where identities and social relations are actively produced, negotiated,
and changed. |
ENGL 3780 - Mormon Literature
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For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested
in the academic study of religion. Presents the comparative study of the history,
ritual, "theology," and ethical beliefs of the major western religions including Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i, and nontraditional religious belief in
the western world. Explores similarities and differences between them by examining
the primary sources and sacred texts along with the unique beliefs and practices of
each tradition. |
RLST 3620 (PHIL 3620) - Mormon Theology and the Christian Tradition
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For students majoring in humanities-related disciplines and other students interested
in the academic study of religion. Engages students in exploring the defining features
of Mormon thought in relation to the broader Christian tradition. Examines traditional
theological questions such as the problem of evil, the scriptural canon, the nature
of God and humanity, and the role of ritual. |
