Religious Violence and Nonviolence ANT369H5

Religious violence and nonviolence as they emerge in the tension between strict adherence to tradition and individual actions of charismatic figures.  The place of violence and nonviolence in selected faith traditions. Students may opt for a 10-minute oral exam based on a ten-hour volunteer immersion experience with an organization in the area working on these issues, a list of which will be distributed in class. These students would relate their experience to the course material. Details of this option will be discussed in class. The oral exam would be held before the last 2 weeks of class by individual appointment with the instructor. Prerequisites: ANT204Y5/RLG101H5.  For further Information, contact Prof. Stephen B. Scharper, Phone (905) 569-4912 (UTM office); (416) 978-7433 (St. George office).