University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

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.

Prerequisite

THE 105
  • Up one level
  • 300