What does a decomposing saint smell like? How does hearing bells affect worshippers? Religion can be seen, tasted, heard, touched and smelled. Learn about religious experience around the world from the perspective of all five senses in this popular course.

There are seemingly infinite ways of defining religion. But where does the concept even come from? And why does it still matter in the 21st century? Get ready to have your whole idea of religion turned on its head! It’s a required course for Religion majors but potentially mind-blowing for students from all disciplines.

Global capitalism reaches into every corner of human life, including religion. This course asks: Did religion sow the seeds of capitalism? And how might religious traditions and practices be used to reimagine the culture it created?

How did an ancient Mediterranean religion spread throughout the modern world? And how have the diverse cultures of the world interpreted and influenced it? This course weaves together anthropology, history, theology and literature to explore how Christianity has both shaped and been shaped by its global encounters.

This upper-level course explores the role of the body in the religious traditions of Islam. You’ll think deeply about how factors such as race, disability, gender, sexuality and fashion affect the everyday religious experiences of Muslims.

If you're curious about why women's bodies have become such charged sites for religious debate, don't miss this course. You'll take a look at religion through a feminist lens, especially as it informs discussions about moral agency, freedom and public/private space.