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Jul 31, 2025
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PHR 1200 - RELIGION AND POPULAR CULTURE
credits: 3.0
Will introduce students to the role of religion in influencing popular culture around the world and how popular culture also prompts religious transformation. Issues highlighted in this course include how religion and popular culture shape intercultural discussions and policies in regards to several facets of modern global culture such as globalization, economic, racial, and social justice, gender and sexual identity, environmentalism, secularism, and violence. Diverse forms of modern media are analyzed as the conduits for the dissemination of religious culture. Objectives: A) Understand the fundamental teachings and sectarian differences of Buddhism; B) Comprehend Buddhism in different contexts as expressed through various types of media; C) Practice critical thinking and writing skills in terms of Buddhism as a topic of study. Method of Instruction: Lectures, videos, video games, music, and readings. Method of Evaluation: Attendance and Participation (only point reduction). Weekly assignments, two quizzes, two exams, one research paper, and one presentation on research 5% of grade. Meets *GLP Distribution Requirement.
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