RELS 205 Holy Sh*t!: Engaging the Materiality of Religion
What makes a thing, a place or a person sacred? This course focuses on the tangible elements of religion: the relics, buildings, blood and guts that inspire belief and community. After a theoretical grounding, we will engage with case studies from throughout time and across place to explore the significance of materiality in religion and questions of authenticity, replication and commodification.
Core Requirements Met
- Global Connections
- Pre-1800