RELI 2736 Lecture Notes - Biblical Literalism, Mckenzie Wark, Deconstruction
1 Dec 2012
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Will look more at contemporary issues, with a bit of focus on early studies in the rst weeks. Religion, media, and culture, as well as politics, will be the main themes. Take home exam: given last day of class, due the last day of exams (some sort of written assignment) due to the drop-box. Participation: 5% is attendance, 10% is written re ections. Re ections given in class (mostly) 6 or 7 will be given, and the best 5 will count (for 2 marks each) Used as a way to justify a lot of things. Contains leaders, and people who hold more power. Source of therapy and faith for individuals. In customs, and holidays, as well as in calendars. Other places: rapture insurance (apocalyptical); belief-o-matic quizzes (tells you which religion you belong to, based upon beliefs and values); alternative religions; infomercials and consumer products. Religion is multicultural: speci c areas are not just home to people of one religion.
