University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

THE 336 Rituals, Worship, 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

436

Prerequisite

THE 105 and THE 205
  • Up one level
  • 300