GEOG 5220 - Geography of Religious Space and Place

Systematic and regional survey of religious cultural landscapes of the world in comparative perspective. Emphasis on religion as a cornerstone of culture and its manifestations in the cultural landscape. Focus on sacred space and place, pilgrimage, and holy sites in selected religious belief systems.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to compare and contrast the religious cultural landscapes of various belief systems.
Students will be able to analyze religion and religious belief systems and the examine the distinctive ways in which cultural geographers approach and analyze religions.
Students will able to summarize the major bodies of literature and theoretical formulations relating to sacred spaces and places (e.g. Eliade).
Students will be able to evaluate the meanings embodied in sacred spaces and places in various religious belief systems.
Students will be able to appraise what constitutes sacred place not only in the major religious belief systems of the world, but in more localized, ethnic, belief systems as well.