HUM 380 - Religious Seasons, Feasts, and Festivals

3 Credit(s)

This course is a study of ritual as manifested in the religious life of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Religious seasons, feasts, and festivals are examined with regard to their meaning, historical development, and contemporary observance. Special emphasis is given to observing the common human concerns that are foundational to seasonal ritual expressions while noting those characteristics that render each religion unique.