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REL 288 - Religion and Sports

Three Credits
Alternate Years: Spring 2016, 2018

Most sports originated in ancient religious ceremonies and rituals. This course will examine both the religious and historical beginnings of sports, while also exploring the many phenomenal similarities between religion and sports. The course will investigate the ways that both religion and sports influence, alter, and even fulfill the spiritual, social, and psychological needs of their respective adherents.

Prerequisite(s): One 100-Level Religious Studies course
Course may be applied to the Sports, Science & Society program.