RELI 399: Special Topics in Religious Studies

RELI 399-001: The Development of Hell
(Fall 2022)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR

Music Theater Building 1004

Section Information for Fall 2022

RELI 399 - 001: The Development of Hell

This course explores the idea of hell by tracing its development through Greek & Roman literature, the Hebrew Bible, post-Hebrew Bible literature, the New Testament, and later traditions of Christianity. We will also analyze the legacy of hell in contemporary literature, architecture, art, film, video games, and music. Our goal is to understand the enduring presence and (re)interpretation of hell in cultural imaginaries from the past and the present.

Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Selected topics on either the comparative study of religion, study of a particular kind of religion or aspect of religion, or engagement of religion and other topic (e.g., art, history, culture, politics, etc.). Equivalent to RELI 376.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 3 hours of Religious Studies or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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