RCS 263Religion, Spirituality, and the Senses

Can listening to music be a spiritual experience? Why is food an essential part of some religious rituals? This course integrates attention to the human senses with the study of material culture and ritual in a variety of traditions. Through reading, discussion, research, writing, and experiential learning, students will learn about the importance of sensory experience within a range of religious and spiritual traditions, both past and present.