REL 462 Religion and Violence, Section 60125

2:00 PM-4:50 T

Instructor: Rev. James Heft

What religious teachings lead to and legitimate violence?
How do religious traditions interpret themselves authoritatively
for their followers?
Just because someone says that an act is religiously motivated,
is that act in fact an authentic expression of the religion?
The "Religion and Violence" seminar examines all the major religions,
all of which have followers who have committed acts of violence in the
name of their religion. Is it a problem with the religion, with the
interpretation given to the religion, or just an inescapable part of
human aggression?