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REC 451 - Management and Administration of Recreation Therapy Services
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): REC 351
Comprehensive recreation therapy program development, operation, and management. Administration of recreation therapy services and personnel. Advanced principles, issues, and trends in recreation therapy.
Both grading options.
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REC 452 - Assessment and Documentation in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 351 .
Introduction to the theories, concepts, and techniques used in client assessment and documentation for recreation therapy programs and treatments. Students learn to assess the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and leisure functioning of clients; develop measurable objectives; and document client progress.
Both grading options. (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 1 hour) Double Numbered with: REC 552
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REC 453 - Comprehensive Programming and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 351 .
Examination of treatment programs for a variety of populations and settings in Recreation Therapy. Students learn to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on client objectives, select appropriate program content, modify activities to meet client needs, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 553
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REC 454 - Counseling Techniques in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 351 .
Current practices and procedures in recreation therapy using counseling techniques. Includes techniques of leisure needs assessments, leisure counseling, and leisure education methods. Covers recreation therapy practice perspectives using counseling/ leisure education as a treatment.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 554
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REC 458 - Clinical Techniques in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 351 .
Examination of clinical techniques and practices in recreation therapy. Includes theoretical background to clinical treatment, facilitation techniques, and treatment modalities for individuals with disabilities.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab). Double Numbered with: REC 558
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REC 462 - Travel, Tourism, and Resort Recreation Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 .
Current procedures and processes in managing travel, tourism and resort recreation organizations. Discussion includes the organization and management of human resources in the marketing of travel, tourism and resort recreation enterprises.
Both grading options.
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REC 465 - Convention and Conference Planning
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 .
Organizing, planning and managing conferences and conventions. Analysis of site and facility selection, scheduling, theme development, programming, affiliated events, exhibit management, registration and overall services.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 467 - Principles of Ecotourism Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 .
Principles and practices of ecotourism development from a sociocultural, environmental, economic, and political perspective. Implementation of tourism development including certification issues, management of resources, and community choices. Ecotourism planning that benefits locals and travelers.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 567
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REC 468 - Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 .
Principles and practices of sustainable tourism development from a socio-cultural, environmental, economic, and political perspective. Assessment of the touristic potential of a region or site, enabling legislation, organization, and administration of a sustainable tourism development plan.
Both grading options.
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REC 469 - Disability, Culture and Society: Issues and Intervention
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Freshmen are prohibited from enrolling in upper division courses.
Disability as a social construct. Examines policies and practices to understand the experience of disability. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives as well as future issues. Emphasis on social and clinical intervention methods as well as programs and resources.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as GERN 469 . Not open for credit to students with credit in GERN 469 or SW 469. Double Numbered with: REC 569
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REC 473 - Aging and Leisure
(3 units)
Theories, concepts and influences on satisfaction with retirement focusing on leisure-related issues. Overview of the continuum of services, emphasizing leisure services available to older people.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: REC 573
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REC 480 - Philosophy of Recreation and Leisure
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in REC 341 , REC 351 , and three 400 level REC classes. Open to recreation majors only. Exclude freshmen. Department consent.
Open to recreation majors only. Exploration of the philosophical and ethical basis for current practices in recreation and leisure service organizations. Enroll in this class the semester before REC 498 . Graduation check with CHHS Advising & Resource Center required prior to receiving instructor approval to enroll.
Both grading options. (Discussion, 3 hours.)
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REC 485 - Field Work
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Supervised 200 hour experience in recreation leadership, supervision or administration approved by faculty advisor or consent of instructor.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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REC 490 - Selected Topics in Recreation
(1-3 units)
Identification and critical analysis of current problems in selected areas of recreation.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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REC 498 - Internship in Leisure Services
(6-12 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of all major requirements; REC 485 , or 1000 hours of verified paid or volunteer leadership experience approved by faculty advisor, or 500 hours of experience and fluency in both English and a second language consistent with CSULB Language Proficiency Requirements; and consent of internship coordinator.
This internship will involve a minimum of 400 hours of supervised experience in an approved leisure service agency jointly supervised by university and agency personnel.
Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Field work)
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REC 499 - Independent Study
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of department and department chair.
Individual projects in areas of special interest areas. Independent study under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters with consent of instructor.
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REC 516 - Aquatic Facility Management
(3 units)
In-depth exploration of the unique aspects of aquatic facility management including aquatic programming, staffing, training, risk management, facility considerations, and maintenance of all types of recreational aquatic facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, beaches, waterfronts, waterparks, and splash pads.
Letter Grade Only (A-F). Not repeatable for credit. Double Numbered with: REC 416
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REC 521 - Recreation Administration
(3 units)
Organizational theory; planning, staffing and budgeting of recreation programs in governmental and voluntary agencies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 527 - Legal Aspects of Leisure Services
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 or graduate student status.
Political, policy making, and legal aspects underlying the establishment, operation, and termination of public and private leisure services.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Discussion, 3 hours.) Double Numbered with: REC 427
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REC 528 - Principles of Nonprofit/Volunteer Management
(3 units)
Survey of the principles of nonprofit and volunteer services management. The philosophical, historical and social context of the volunteer movement; funding, governance, organization and management of nonprofit organizations and volunteer services; trends and issues; professional development and employment.
Both grading options. REC 428
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REC 532 - Wildlife and Wildfire Management in Urban Proximate Areas
(3 units)
Study of the skills and techniques of managing wildlife and wildfires to improve public safety. Examination of management and visitor information services in city parks, national parks, national forests, and state parks surrounding the L.A. metro area.
Both grading options.
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REC 537 - Equity and Access of Recreation and Leisure
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
Examination of the history, distribution, and management of recreation and leisure within the United States. Analysis of historical and contemporary opportunity and access based on economic status, race, cultural background, gender, and mobility.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: REC 437
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REC 551 - Management and Administration of Recreation Therapy Services
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
Comprehensive recreation therapy program development, operation, and management. Administration of recreation therapy services and personnel. Advanced principles, issues, and trends in recreation therapy.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 451
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REC 552 - Assessment and Documentation in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
Introduction to the theories, concepts, and techniques used in client assessment and documentation for recreation therapy programs and treatments. Students learn to assess the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and leisure functioning of clients; develop measurable objectives; and document client progress.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 452
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REC 553 - Comprehensive Programming and Evaluation in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
Examination of treatment programs for a variety of populations and settings in Recreation Therapy. Students learn to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on client objectives, select appropriate program content, modify activities to meet client needs, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 453
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REC 554 - Counseling Techniques in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: None.
Current practices and procedures in recreation therapy using counseling techniques. Includes techniques of leisure needs assessments, leisure counseling and leisure education methods. Covers recreation therapy practice perspectives using counseling/leisure education as a treatment.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 454
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REC 558 - Clinical Techniques in Recreation Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None.
Examination of clinical techniques and practices in recreation therapy. Includes theoretical background to clinical treatment, facilitation techniques, and treatment modalities for individuals with disabilities.
Letter grade only (A-F). (2 hours lecture and 1 hour lab) Double Numbered with: REC 458
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REC 567 - Principles of Ecotourism Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in REC 325 or graduate student status.
Principles and practices of ecotourism development from a socio-cultural, environmental, economic, and political perspective. Implementation of tourism development including certification issues, management of resources, and community choices. Ecotourism planning that benefits locals and travelers.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: REC 467
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REC 569 - Disability, Culture and Society: Issues and Intervention
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.
Disability as a social construct. Examines policies and practices to understand the experience of disability. Includes historical and contemporary perspectives as well as future issues. Emphasis on social and clinical intervention methods as well as programs and resources.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as GERN 569 . Not open for credit to students with credit in GERN 569 . Double Numbered with: REC 469
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REC 571 - Theory, Philosophy, and Trends of Leisure, Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
(3 units)
Provides an overview of the philosophies and theoretical foundations utilized in the field of leisure, recreation, parks, and tourism studies. Practical applications and current trends are explored. Emphasis on historical, sociological, and professional practices related to leisure studies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 573 - Aging and Leisure
(3 units)
Theories, concepts and influences on satisfaction with retirement focusing on leisure-related issues. Overview of the continuum of services, emphasizing leisure services available to older people.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: REC 473
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REC 590 - Selected Topics in Recreation
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
In-depth investigation of topics of current interest and concern to students experienced in recreation.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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REC 591 - Research Proposal Writing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: REC 571
Addresses variations in research design and methodology. Completion of a thesis or project proposal is a requirement.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 595 - Data Analysis in Recreation Administration
(3 units)
Prerequisites: None.
Analysis of administrative studies and surveys; procedures for conducting and analyzing appraisals of recreation programs and facilities.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 599 - Independent Study
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of graduate advisor and department chair.
Independent research under the supervision of a Recreation and Leisure Faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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REC 692 - Directed Project
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: REC 591 , REC 696 , and Advancement to Candidacy
Students will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor to develop a project that advances the field of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism.
Letter grade only (A-F) (Independent Study)
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REC 696 - Research Methodology
(3 units)
Methodological approaches to research issues relevant to leisure, recreation, tourism studies. Includes developing research questions; sample selection; qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection; instrument design; and how to analyze, interpret, and report findings.
Letter grade only (A-F). To be completed within the first 12 units of the 500/600 series of courses.
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REC 697 - Directed Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: REC 591 , REC 696 , and advancement to candidacy.
Independent investigation of field research problems in recreation.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters
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REC 698 - Thesis
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: REC 591 , REC 696 , advancement to candidacy.
Planning, preparation and completion of an approved thesis.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units in different semesters.
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Religious Studies General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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R/ST 100 - The Religious Quest for Meaning
(3 units)
Origin, nature, and function of religion in the individual and culture with emphasis upon and reference to outstanding personalities, sacred writings, and basic features of the world’s leading religions.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 101 - Religion at the Movies
(3 units)
Introduces students to the nature of religion and its cultural contexts as reflected in film, examining the religious compensatory functions of film and the processes of religion as represented in selected films from various genres.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 111 - Religion Games: Religion in the Public Square
(3 units)
Course Introduces how religion functions in the “public square” in different historical eras/cultures through live action role-playing or other games. Issues include the tension between religion as a mode of governing and individual freedom, as resistance, and in conflict with science.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 200 - Introduction to Early and Western Religions
(3 units)
A survey of representative figures, themes, the schools in Western religious thought, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 201 - Introduction to Asian Religions
(3 units)
Survey of Indian, Chinese and Japanese religious thought. Emphasis will be on original texts in translations.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 202 - Religion and Pop Culture
(3 units)
This course examines the occurrence of religion in popular America culture, with an emphasis on the ways by which religion is expressed by and experienced through film, television, music, sports, as well as online gaming, computer-generated avatars and second-life experiences, and other contemporary forms of secular spirituality, including neo-paganism and eco-feminism. Theories of pop cultural production, material religion, and post-modern religiosity will be highlighted throughout.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 208 - Religion and Sexual Ethics
(3 units)
Exploration of ethical issues related to sexuality within major world religions. Critical analysis of religious norms governing sexuality, particularly as these relate to diverse understandings of the body as a locus of both transcendence and/or social control.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 210 - Introduction to the Bible
(3 units)
Overview of Sacred texts of Jews and Christians. Inspiration, Creation, Salvation, and other Biblical themes will be discussed, as well as key persons and events, such as Moses, Jesus, etc.
Both grading options. Not available to students with credit in R/ST 101A.
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R/ST 230 - Heaven, Hell and Other Afterlives
(3 units)
Explores the history and development of notions of the afterlife in Judaism. Jewish ideas about the experience of death and the fate of the dead will be studied in the context of broader reflection on ancient Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek views of the afterlife, as well as brief considerations of Christian and Muslim views of the afterlife.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 240 - Love, Life, and the World
(3 units)
Examines love in life and the world. Students will explore the philosophical, religious-mystical, psychological, social, and natural historical dimensions of love and complete both practical and research projects that will lead them to a fuller understanding of a loving life.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 302 - Faith and Race in America
(3 units)
Examines the diverse religious landscape of American society with a focus on the experiences of some of its major ethnic and racial communities, to include Native American, African American, Latino, and/or Asian American traditions.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 303 - Queer Spirit
(3 units)
Queer written analysis of the integrated spiritual, psychological, social and physiological aspects of Abrahamic, Eastern, Indigenous, Neo-pagan, secular, and race/class/gender/nation/ sexuality-defined spiritual and religious traditions.
Letter Grade Only (A-F), Same course as WGSS 303 , Not open for credit to students with credit in WGSS 303.
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R/ST 308 - Comparative Religious Ethics
(3 units)
Introduction to study of ethics within global perspectives while introducing world religions. Major ethical questions and modes of moral reasoning in different religious traditions will be considered while focusing on why ordinary people do good and evil actions.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 311 - Religion and Literature of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
(3 units)
The Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, read in translation as a religious, historical and literary document with emphasis on the religion and culture of the ancient Israelites in their ancient Near Eastern context. Selected books from its three divisions - Torah, Prophets, and Writings-are read each term.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 312 - Intertestament Literature, Palestine History, and Early Christianity (Dead Sea Scrolls)
(3 units)
Historical development of Jewish religion and culture in the Second Temple period from the rise of the Maccabees to the beginnings of Christianity with emphasis on the rise of the Jewish State, the coming of the Romans and the beginnings of primitive Christianity (Essenism, Phariseeism and Sadduceeism).
Both grading options.
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R/ST 313A - Nahua Calendars, Corn and Language
(3 units)
Introduction to Nahuatl grammar and composition as well as a religious understanding of Nahua calendars and deities as painted in Tlaxcalteca, Mexica, and Mesoamerican codices.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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R/ST 313B - Nahua Literature
(3 units)
GE Foundation requirements Introduction to Nahuatl language with an emphasis on the beginning translation of Mexica, Tlaxcalteca, Caxcan, Pipil, and other Nahua religious documents as written in Spanish orthography in classic and modern eras.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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R/ST 314 - Jewish Religion
(3 units)
From the end of the Second Temple period to the close of the Middle Ages. Development from Hellenistic Judaism to Rabbinic Judaism to philosophical theology will be gone into in some detail. Readings from Saadya, Halevi and Maimonides, etc.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 315 - Modern Jewish Thought/Zionism
(3 units)
Development of Jewish thought from enlightenment and emancipation from ghettos, through attempts at assimilation, the Holocaust and birth of the Jewish State. Development of conservative, reform and orthodox Judaism.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 317 - Jewish Mysticism
(3 units)
Explores some major trends and themes of the Jewish mystical and esoteric tradition. Included are various forms of Kabalah and Hasidism, meditation and mysticism; explanations of and responses to evil; the nature of God and the relationship between human beings and the divine being; gender dynamics, and the power of ritual.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 318 - Biblical Hebrew I
(3 units)
Biblical Hebrew I imparts the basic grammatical inflections, conjugations, and structures of elementary biblical Hebrew and starts the student on the path of mastering the specific vocabulary of biblical Hebrew. Introduces history and particularity of this language as well as standard reference tools employed in reading biblical Hebrew.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 319 - Biblical Hebrew II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: R/ST 318 .
Biblical Hebrew II completes instruction in grammar of biblical Hebrew and introduces major syntactical constructions of this language. Increases student’s biblical Hebrew vocabulary, hones skills in use of reference books for biblical Hebrew, and allows initial confrontation with selections from Hebrew Old Testament itself.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 320A - Biblical Aramaic I
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Alphabets and grammar of Aramaic, the language of Jesus, will be taught. Cultural excursuses survey the history of the ancient international language Aramaic and its role in understanding Jesus and the Judaism of his time.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in R/ST 220A.
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R/ST 320B - Biblical Aramaic II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Advanced grammar and readings in Aramaic, the language of Jesus and the international language of the Near East prior to the importation of Greek. Select cultural excursuses into the historical impact of Aramaic and special study of unpublished manuscripts.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in R/ST 220B.
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R/ST 322 - New Testament and Earliest Christian Literature
(3 units)
The emergent Christian community, seen through the missionary and pastoral letters, the synoptic gospels, the radical theologies of Paul and John and the dramatic visions of the Apocalypse.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 331 - A Journey through Islam
(3 units)
The Qur’an, Muhammad and the rise of Islam as a cosmopolitan faith. The development of Muslim civilization, including literature, theology, philosophy and Sufism (mysticism).
Both grading options.
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R/ST 337 - Muslim Mystics: Music, Poetry, and Dance
(3 units)
Covers mainly Sufism and Shî`ism and their intimate relationship. Examines contribution of some great Sûfis and Shî`ite thinkers to development of inner dimensions of Islam i.e. mysticism, esoterism, and spirituality.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 341 - Buddhism
(3 units)
The Buddha; early Buddhism; the great vehicle; and the vehicle of incantations. Transmission of Buddhism to China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and Tibet. Emphasis on original texts in translations.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 344 - Religions of East Asia
(3 units)
The Religions of East Asia examines the history, philosophical foundations, practical traditions and socio- cultural implications of the religious traditions of China, Korea and Japan. Religion in this geographical region has developed in a quite different manner from other world religious traditions. Consequently, an understanding of East Asian religions is an essential prerequisite for any one who wishes to understand the underlying forces that influence business, trade, art and the projection of political power in the countries of this vitally important region of the modern world.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 350A - Elementary Sanskrit I
(3 units)
Covers the basics of the grammar and syntax of the language, including Sandhi rules. Emphasis will be placed upon learning the Devanāgarī script. The cultural component will include an introduction to Sanskrit literature.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 350B - Elementary Sanskrit II
(3 units)
Completes the introduction to Sanskrit grammar, covers the syntactical constructions, and introduces the student to reading Sanskrit texts.Vocabulary building is emphasized. Readings from the Bhagavad Gītā give students practice in working with the Devanāgarī script.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 351 - Hinduism
(3 units)
Introduction to the religious traditions of Hinduism. Emphasis on the historical and textual study of Hinduism through its various literatures (sacred, narrative, poetic, liturgical, and philosophical). Explores Vedic traditions of sacrifice, the speculative philosophy of the Upanishads, the religious epic and mythological literature, the main gods and goddesses, and the devotional poetry of the medieval poet-saints.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 352 - Religions of India
(3 units)
A survey of Indian religions to the present. Emphasis will be on the ways that religions of historic India have developed and interacted.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 353 - Religions of Southeast Asia
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, completion of one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Introduction to the religions of Southeast Asia. Ancient religion, historical transmission and adaption of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and recent developments in modern Southeast Asia will be discussed. Emphasis on the religious culture of mainland Southeast Asia.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 362 - Religion and Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Examines the religious and psychological interpretation of both individual and community religious activity and experience.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 375 - The Historical Jesus
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Historical reconstruction of the life and thought of the “Founder” of Christianity in his contemporary cultural and political environment. Standard historical and religious-historical methods are introduced and applied to the preserved sources.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 376 - Christian Origins
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Consideration of two factions in the early Church in Palestine in the First Century, one following the ‘Apostle to the Gentiles’ and the other following the family line of Jesus. Readings from primary sources, Paul’s Letters, Eusebius, and apocryphal literature.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 383 - Christianity and Global Conflict
(3 units)
Examines interaction of Christianity with secular socio-economic ideologies related to globalization and response of Christianity to such ethical issues as poverty, population growth, consumerism, environmental degradation, war, and genocide.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 391 - Religion and Science
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Examines the occasionally harmonious, often acrimonious, relationship between religion and science. Examines the fundamental insights and claims of both religion and science, moving beyond the frequently sharp prejudices they initially bring to their study to a more reasoned understanding of each alone and in relation to each other.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 401 - Senior Seminar: Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Examines and compares theories and research methods used in the discipline of Religious Studies, both classical and contemporary. Serves as a capstone course for Religious Studies majors, to include assignments that provide departmental assessment of the major.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 402 - Religion in America
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Survey of major themes in the unique American religious experience. Topics include the adaptation of European Christianity to novel American circumstances, the proliferation of denominations and the varied religious response to a dynamic American society.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in R/ST 482I.
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R/ST 403 - Professional Research Praxis: How to do it
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Provides students with opportunities to engage in faculty-led professional research, offering concrete experiences in this area. Students will assist the professor at various stages of his/her own research projects and/or publishing activities. Course content focuses on professional development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: R/ST 503
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R/ST 410 - Women, Religion and Spirituality
(3 units)
Prerequisites: ENGL 100B or GE Written Communication (Area A2) and upper-division standing, or consent of instructor.
Study of women as spiritual and religious beings responding to and coping with largely patriarchal religious doctrine. Examines socio-religious construction of women and women’s religious experience from prehistory to present day. Focus on feminist transformations of religious traditions.
Both grading options. Same course as WGSS 410 . Not open for credit to students with credit in WGSS 410 .
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R/ST 460 - Jewish Christianity
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
History and literature of ancient Jewish Christianity in its relationship to Gentile Christianity and Judaism, from the relatives of Jesus through the fourth century.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: R/ST 560
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R/ST 471 - Early Christianity and Society
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
Development of Christianity from the New Testament period to Medieval times with emphases on the growth of doctrine and church institutions in ancient and medieval society.
Both grading options.
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R/ST 490 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies
(3 units)
R/ST 490 focuses on the Jain tradition. Students will learn about Jain history, philosophy, beliefs, principles, practices and culture. They will also examine the relevance and application of ancient Jain beliefs to modern times.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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R/ST 499 - Directed Studies
(1‑3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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R/ST 503 - Professional Research Praxis: How to do it
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Provides students with opportunities to engage in faculty-led professional research, offering concrete experiences in this area. Students will assist the professor at various stages of his/her own research projects and/or publishing activities. Course content focuses on professional development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters. Double Numbered with: R/ST 403
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R/ST 560 - Jewish Christianity
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
History and literature of ancient Jewish Christianity in its relationship to Gentile Christianity and Judaism, from the relatives of Jesus through the fourth century.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: R/ST 460
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R/ST 590 - Selected Topics in Religious Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in Religious Studies selected for intensive development.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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R/ST 595 - Advanced Study
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member. Student must fulfill requirements of a selected upper division course plus additional work appropriate to graduate study as determined by the instructor of the course.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in the same semester.
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R/ST 599 - Graduate Tutorial
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Supervised and independent study.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in the same semester.
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R/ST 601 - Theories and Methods in the Study of Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Examines classical and contemporary theories of religion. Analyzes and compares research methods current in the discipline of Religious Studies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 604 - Seminar in Religion in the Contemporary World
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced inquiry into aspects of religion in the contemporary world, including its ethical, cultural, historical or theoretical dimensions.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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R/ST 610 - Indigenous Religion, Gender, and Representation
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Graduate seminar on contemporary and historical Indigenous religions of the Western Hemisphere with focus on worldview, gender, indigenous methodologies, and representation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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R/ST 624 - Seminar in Ancient Mediterranean Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced inquiry into the religions of the Ancient Mediterranean.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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R/ST 646 - Seminar in Buddhist Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Advanced inquiry into topics in Buddhist Studies.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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R/ST 659 - Violence, Religion, Gender and Sexuality
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or consent of instructor
Explores the connections between religion, sexuality, and forms of violence against women in the contemporary world. Examines this issue from within a wide range of global contexts, including the US, and from a variety of world traditions
Letter grade (A-F) only.
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R/ST 665 - Magic, Witchcraft, Sexuality and Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing Focuses on connections between magic, witchcraft, sexuality and power in the contemporary, global world.
How have the labels of magic and witchcraft been used to deny power to marginalized peoples? How are such actually practiced to resist those in power?
Letter grade only (A-F).
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