The Dead Sea Scrolls have been described as the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century. The first scrolls…
Students learn about Islam as a global, historical religious tradition and the dynamic interaction between religious ideas, practices, and debates…
This interdisciplinary course explores various, often conflicting ways of conceiving and shaping reality in the ancient world – religious, scientific,…
Beliefs about what a human being is—and isn’t—lie at the root of all religious traditions and also of secular ideologies….
This seminar examines the cultural construction of animals in Japanese myth, folklore, and religion. We will discuss various kinds of…
This seminar focuses on the literary production of Latinos living in the U.S. Using a variety of materials (essays, documentaries,…
Happiness is a fundamental goal in many societies, despite being elusive for many people. In recent years, social scientists have…
Universities are experiencing significant change and are the focus of intense debates. Some see college as an important equalizer that…
This course is designed to throw students into New York City in 1775 and Paris in 1791 by recreating and…
A leading expert in Modern Combinatorics wants to share his vision of the subject with the students. The seminar is…