REL 315 - The Devil, Jinns, and Others

The Devil, Jinns, and Others, 3 credits. This course explores varied and changing representations of devils, demons, and jinns in the worlds religions. The study of supernatural encounters with the strange, monstrous, and mischievous provides students with an opportunity to explore topics, such as the problem of evil and suffering, discourses of alterity, and constructions of the sacred/profane, across Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and other religious traditions.

3 credits