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REL 317 - Gods, Kings and Justice in the Ancient World

Three Credits
Spring 2012

Who speaks for Justice? Where does Justice come from? This course examines these and related questions by analyzing and comparing ancient texts such as the Babylonian law code of Hammurabi, Egyptian hymns, Homer’s Odyssey, and the biblical prophets. Ancient works of art treating issues of justice are also examined.
Prerequisite(s): GENR 100  or GENR 140 .
Fulfills the General Education Moral Inquiry requirement.