RST 001HâSex, Marriage, & Divorce in Medieval & Modern Society (4). Femininity and masculinity; gender roles; homosexuality; sexual violence. Read more; Footer link. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Extensive Writing. Islam as a lived religion in the Indian sub-continent, Central Asia, China, and Southeast Asia. Discussionâ1 hour(s); Extensive Writing. Prerequisite(s): RST 010 (can be concurrent); RST 010 required concurrently; GE topical breadth and diversity credit only with concurrent enrollment in RST 010. Concurrent enrollment in RST 010 required. Discussion of the readings assigned for RST 010 and completion of a major research paper. May be repeated for credit. GE credit: AH, WE. Effective: 2019 Fall Quarter. Lecture/Discussionâ4 hour(s); Term Paper. Selected topics in religious argument. Texts include scholarly articles, fiction, and film. GE credit: ACGH, AH, DD, SE, WE. Effective: 2018 Fall Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). The Bhagavad Gita, its history and reception, and its significance in the lives of Hindus. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). New Testament literature from critical, historical, and theological perspectives. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter. The 2021-22 tentative course schedule is now available below Emphasis on the relationship between the new religious movement and the Roman Empire, and issues of early Christian identity and diversity. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Exploration of the Indian epic, Ramayana, through the lens of literature, performance, and visual art. Emphasis on issues of race, gender, paternalism, and genetic privacy. The UC Davis General Education requirement advances the intellectual growth of undergraduates. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper/Discussion. Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament): key narratives and themes (creation, flood, prophecy, justice, sexuality, etc. Read more; Footer link. 2018-2019 Catalog 2019 -2020 Entry Level Writing Requirement. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Representations of actual and fictional religious movements in science fiction and fantasy writing and film. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Principal issues and methods of Religious Studies and associated fields. GE credit: AH, SS, WC, WE. Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter. examinations may satisfy UC Davis course equivalents. Get hands on with your interests. Courses, discussions, events and field trips from OLLI at UC Davis. ) GE credit: AH, WC. Effective: 2016 Fall Quarter. Variety of religious phenomena; validity of different approaches to the study of religion. Not open to students who have taken and received unit credit for RST 002. GE credit: AH, OL, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2009 Fall Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Extensive Writing. Prerequisite(s): RST 060 recommended. The development of Islamic thought from the first centuries of Islam to the 18th century. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): RST 021; RST 023; (RST 040 or RST 125). Survey of the classical rabbinic Jewish texts such as the Talmud and of the social and historical contexts of their production in Palestine and Babylonia. GE credit: WC. Effective: 2011 Fall Quarter. See the General Catalog for extended course descriptions. Never stop learning. RST 001GâMyth, Ritual, & Symbolism (4). Classics at UC Davis. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper/Discussion. Major concepts and practices in the Christian tradition. By taking courses outside of their majors, students deepen their interdisciplinary knowledge, broaden their perspectives, and hone skills crucial for thoughtful, engaged participation in our community, nation, and world. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Survey of the Indian epic, the Mahabharata, through textual, oral, and visual culture. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2019 Fall Quarter. Special attention to gender, ethnicity, race, class, nationalism, secularism and mass media. GE credit: AH, WC. Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter. Emphasis on current scholarly debate about the methods for analyzing and comparing diverse religious traditions. Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Life and thought of the early Church as reflected by the Johannine Tradition; the Gospel and letters of John. eFlight is the UC Davis School of Medicine's 4th year elective system; the course catalog lists all available 4th ⦠Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Introduction to comparative religion, focusing on the theme of sacrifice in different religious traditions. Not open to students who have taken RST 003C. GE credit: AH, OL, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2013 Spring Quarter. Independent Study. Open only to majors of senior standing who qualify for honors program. Guided research, under the direction of a faculty member approved by the Program Director, leading to a senior honors thesis on a religious studies topic. (P/NP grading only. Emphasis is on primary sources studied comparatively and historically. Effective: 2004 Winter Quarter. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Constructions of gender and sexuality within one or more religious traditions, pre-modern and modern. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Methods used in the study of religion, focusing on a particular theme in a number of religious traditions. GE credit: AH, OL, WC, WE. Effective: 2015 Winter Quarter. You can choose different terms in the list at the top of the page. Updated 2/2/2021. Topics include Daoist concepts of the cosmos, the natural world, scripture, the body, and immortality; Daoist divinities; Daoism and the state. (Same course as CHN 100A. Please see the Expanded Course Descriptions or the General Catalog for course descriptions: CLA, GRK, LAT. Lectureâ2 hour(s); Term Paper; Film Viewingâ3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): HUM 010 recommended. Examination of the uses of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures in film. (Same course as CHN 100A.) Course Catalog Design Course Descriptions. RST 105âChristianity & Modernity, 1700-1920 (4). Emphasis on the text's diversity and its contemporary global relevance. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Introduction to comparative religion, focusing on the theme of pilgrimage in different religious traditions. Not open to students who have taken RST 003A. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2013 Spring Quarter. RST 156âReligion & the Performing Arts in India (4). Covers argument styles and structures used in ethics, theology, and preaching. GE credit: ACGH, AH, OL, WC, WE. Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter. Course Catalog: Contains updated information regarding requirements and courses. RST 141CâNew Testament Literature: Paul (4). Lecture/Discussionâ4 hour(s). RST 125âDead Sea Scrolls, Apocrypha, & Pseudepigrapha (4). Every undergraduate student at UC Davis must demonstrate college-level proficiency in writing by satisfying the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR).Satisfaction of the ELWR is a prerequisite to undergraduate writing courses that fulfill the English Composition Requirement and General Education requirements ⦠RST 042âReligion & Science Fiction (4). RST 123âSex & Gender in the Bible (4). RST 033âMagic & Demons in South Asia (4). Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Thematic study of specific sociological, literary or theological theme across the religious traditions of the ancient Mediterranean/Near East: Greek and Roman religions, Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, etc. Expand your horizons by studying abroad or pursuing global learning on campus. 2019-2020 Catalog. Lecture/Discussionâ4 hour(s). Introduction to Chinese philosophy from classical pre-modern times; emphasis on basic concepts and their impact on social conduct; the Age of Philosophers, the Han synthesis, the medieval Buddhist contribution. Effective: 2004 Summer Session 2. RST 162âIntroduction to Islamic Law (4). Copyright © The Regents of the University of California, Davis campus. Lectureâ2 hour(s). Comparative Religion based on rotating topics such as Dreams and Revelations, Evil, Prophecy, Salvation, and Crime and Punishment. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. GE credit: AH, WE. Effective: 2018 Winter Quarter. Student Success Resource Centers. Attention to the temple as expression of religious knowledge, political authority, and cultural heritage through the lens of colonialism and postcolonialism. (Same course as AHI 154. ); readings from the Bible, Bhagavad Gita, the Koran, selections from Plato and early Buddhist writings. GE credit: ACGH, AH, DD, OL, VL, WE. Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter. (Note: the textbooks listed on the detailed course descriptions are subject to change. Historical origins in the ancient world; influence on contemporary views. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2017 Fall Quarter. RST 075âIntroduction to Chinese Philosophy (4). degree, which provides greater opportunities to incorporate coursework outside the Biological Sciences major. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): RST 021; or Consent of Instructor. Survey of the Dead Sea Scrolls, apocryphal and pseudepigraphical writings of Judaism and Christianity and their historical, social, and religious importance. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. University of California, Davis One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 Ph: (530) 752-1500 Fax: (530) 752-4717 Traces historical developments from Vedic texts and their ascetic reformulation by sages such as Yajnavalkya, Siddhartha Gautama, and Mahavira into our global present. GE credit: AH, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2014 Winter Quarter. Participate in one of our hundreds of research opportunities. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): RST 068: Hinduism or RST 069: Hindu Mythology recommended, but not required. A historical survey of the development of the language of symbolism and iconography in Hinduism. (Same course as AHI 153. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): RST 021 or RST 040. History of the formation of the Christian biblical canon, with emphasis on differences between Christian traditions; survey of translations and adaptations of biblical narrative in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, as well as in contemporary culture. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2014 Winter Quarter. Financial Accounting Introduces the concepts and objectives underlying the preparation of financial statements. Contact an Expert Please allow for extended response times. RST 199âSpecial Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5), Main Office: RST 166âReligion & Media in the Arab World (4). One Shields Avenue. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper/Discussionâ1 hour(s). Survey of the major narrative traditions within Hinduism, including epic literature and local stories in oral, textual, visual and performative forms. GE credit: AH, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2014 Winter Quarter. Islam and other religions; women, gender, and sexuality. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2005 Spring Quarter. Examination of: the characteristics of religion and religiosity in fictional religious movements; the relationship between religion, science, and technology in modern speculative fiction. GE credit: AH, VL, WE. Effective: 2014 Winter Quarter. Thank you for visiting the Office of the University Registrar and for your ongoing patience & ⦠Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Extensive Writing. Exploration of magic, demons, and other powers in South Asian religions from the ancient to the modern periods. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2019 Fall Quarter. Emphasis on the influence of colonialism, nationalism, and regionalism on the history of Indian performing arts. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2012 Winter Quarter. February 18, 2013. All rights reserved. Students who pursue a bachelor of science degree will take more upper-division coursework than A.B. April 26, 2013. ) GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter. Offered every third year to alternate with RST 141A, RST 141B. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. RST 194HBâSpecial Study for Honors Students (1-5). UC Davis Library 100 NW Quad University of California, Davis Davis, CA 95616 (530) 752-8792 library@ucdavis.edu Read more; Footer link (530) 752-0105. Transfer applicants must also complete all lower-division courses required for ... UC Davis General Catalog online. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Comparative history of architecture and symbolism of the Hindu Temple in India, Southeast Asia and the United States. RST 126âThe Formation of the Rabbinic Tradition (4). (530) 752-1219Contact us, UC Davis College of Letters and Science | Social Sciences and Humanities Building | 530-752-0394, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616 | 530-752-1011. Focus on Christianity in America and developing nations, and on the relationship of established Christian institutions to new Christian movements. GE credit: ACGH, AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2012 Spring Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): RST 023; RST 021. Examination of selected aspects of Jewish life, religion, or literature. Topics include Rammohun Roy, Sir William Jones, and Mahatma Gandhi, nationalism, post-colonialism and diasporic religion. GE credit: AH, SS, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2011 Winter Quarter. Offered every third year to alternate with RST 141B, RST 141C. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. Analytic term paper. GE credit: AH, OL, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. Prerequisite(s): A course in Chinese history recommended. RST 001JâMusic, Voice, & the Word (4). RST 120âReligion, Magic & Science (4). Statistics and probability in daily life. ) GE credit: AH, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2020 Spring Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): RST 030; RST 068; or Consent of Instructor. Survey of religion and performing arts in India. The letters of Paul. This course list represents courses the Department has submitted to the UC Davis Registrar for the academic year. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Historical and systematic introduction to Christian doctrine, with attention to divergent traditions and the problem of orthodoxy and heresy. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. Lecture/Discussionâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Study of religious lives, the quest for meaning and for personal identity; how religions frame the problems of life; how cultural and personal crises affect youthful identity; the nature and structure of dreams, myths, and ideals. GE credit: AH, WE. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. Topics include understanding the accounting cycle, measurement and valuation problems associated with financial statement components, and consideration of the usefulness of financial statements in the analysis of a corporationâs operations. RST 145âContemporary American Religion (4). Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). History of religion in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean, from the Persian period through the rise of Islam. Courses may change. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Christianity in Europe and the Near East from the year 600 to 1450. RST 099âSpecial Study for Lower Division Undergraduates (1-5). ) Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Life and thought of the early Church as reflected by the Pauline tradition. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Reaction of Christian critics and apologists to the profound cultural and scientific transformations resulting from the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the advent of the modern critical study of religion. GE credit: AH, OL, VL, WC, WE. Effective: 2012 Spring Quarter. All courses have expected student outcomes, what a student knows or can do by the time of graduation. Potential topics include: Jewish Perspectives on Jesus; The Golem: History and Legend; Sexuality and Gender in Late Antique Judaism and Early Christianity. May be repeated for credit when topic differs. Effective: 2016 Spring Quarter. RST 080âReligion, Gender, Sexuality (4). Lectureâ3 hour(s); Discussionâ1 hour(s). Introduction to South Asian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Jainism and Sikhism. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Extensive Writing. Prerequisite(s): RST 060 recommended. The development of Islamic law in the formative centuries of Islam, ca. A wind-polished cypress tree, its roots digging deeper into the soil with every passing season. In this e-Course orientation you will learn about UC Davis history, culture, mission, Principles of Community and key policies, and explore why UC Davis is a great place to work. Emphasis on the interaction between religious, medical, and ethical definitions of the human body and sexual behavior. GE credit: AH, WE. Effective: 2009 Winter Quarter. Survey of the history of Christianity and Christian expansion from antiquity to modern times. RST 194HAâSpecial Study for Honors Students (1-5). Whether you want to learn new skills for an upcoming project, try new things, understand policies, or manage your career, UC Davisâ catalog of online and in-person courses will support your pursuit of education. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Thematic study of specific periods, literary movements, sects and important figures within Jainism from a ranges of disciplinary perspectives. May be repeated up to 12 unit(s) when topic differs. GE credit: AH, WC, WE. Effective: 2019 Fall Quarter. Seminarâ3 hour(s); Term Paper. Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Primarily for seniors in Religious Studies. Official UC Davis Earth and Planetary Sciences (GEL) class home pages are available on Canvas; access to the class sites may be restricted. Lectureâ3 hour(s); Extensive Writing. Hindu tradition from ancient to modern times. ) Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter. RST 066âThe Song of God: The Bhagavad Gita (4).