RS 100. Introduction to Religion, Culture, and Society (3)

This course introduces basic tools for understanding what religion is and why it matters for everyone, including people who do not identify as religious. Students will learn to identify how religion shapes daily life both within and beyond formal religious settings. Investigates the intersection of religion with topics such as political decisions, family ideals, national identity, and constructions of gender, race, and class. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.