REL 100, 101 - Religion & Popular Culture

1 course unit

This course will examine the ways different religious beliefs and practices are represented in a variety of print, film, television, and other media in our culture and the ways in which those representations may function to influence opinions, actions, and policy. Analysis of media content will accompany an introduction to the study of religions presented and misrepresented in popular culture.
Meets general academic requirement R and effective Fall 2013 HU (and W when offered as 101).