L.RST 227 - Little Less Than a God

Credits: 3

This J-Term travel course to Italy focuses on religious conceptions of the human person across time and place. It will offer a comparative analysis of distinct perspectives on the human person as expressed by Christians of different eras, locations, and theological perspectives, as well as the cultures in which Christianity is rooted. By studying the cultural histories, theological perspectives, and works of art and architecture, students will encounter the diverse influences that have given shape to the self-understandings and religious imaginations of Western Christians today.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable

Cross-listed: This course is cross-listed as L.CTL 262. The courses are identical but transcripts will reflect the course number (L.RST or L.CTL) that a student registers for and completes.