RS 283Religion and Ethics
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Religious Studies
Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
How have world's religious communities responded to the great ethical challenges of today? This course examines how religious thinkers, activists, and institutions have responded to individual and social problems, such as questions about human rights, ecology, sex, and social justice.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
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This is a required course for the SJU Beyond Borders program, and was a very interesting engagement piece before I going on my service learning trip.
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Fall 2017
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- 2020–21
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- 2024–25 (shown here)
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