University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

THE 436 Liturgy and Ethics

This course will explore the connection between rituals of worship and the ethical behavior of the people who practice those rituals. As a form of language, rituals exert influence on how people understand themselves and how they behave toward others. This course will address topics such as: ecology, gender, economics, race, culture, and technology.

Cross Listed Courses

THE 336

Prerequisite

THE 105 and THE 205