REL-44123 credit hoursExperimental course

Religion and Christian Art

Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion

Offered: Every Second Year

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REL-4412 prerequisites

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REL-2305Early and Medieval Christianity
REL-2306Modern Christianity
REL-2307Twentieth-Century Christianity

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Description

This is an advanced seminar examining Christianity and visual art through sustained critical and theoretical engagement. While sharing site visits and core readings with REL 3412, this course places greater emphasis on critical theory, decolonial critique, gender analysis, and the politics of representation. Students are expected to situate artworks within broader debates in religion, art history, and cultural studies, and to produce independent, original research at an advanced level.

Requisite courses

REL-2305, REL-2306, REL-2307 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students cannot take both REL-3412 and REL-4412.

Note

Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated.

Seminar

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.