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REL 532 - Religion, Media, and Popular Culture


Credit Hours: 3
Explores the relationship of religion and popular culture in multiple areas of American life, including film, television, sports, politics, popular music, and the comics. Examining the presence of religious stories and symbols in popular media, this course pays special attention to the influence of different religious traditions (Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, etc.) while recognizing the internal diversity within each tradition. May be taught concurrently with REL 632. Cannot receive credit for both REL 532 and REL 632.

Prerequisite: 50 hours.
Recommended Prerequisite:  REL 100  or REL 131  .

Lecture contact hours: 3

Typically offered: Demand



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