PH 141

The religious movements of Western civilization (Judaism, Islam and Christianity) have through the centuries experienced a variety of creative and conflictive moments. Although maintaining unchanging core beliefs, Western religion has been subjected to a number of political, economic, cultural and social influences which have altered outlooks, caused further growth and development, and sometimes radically redirected the original religion. This interdisciplinary course will consider significant moments, events, and trends in the story of Judaism, Islam and Christianity which seriously affected the impact and influence of religion in the West as we know it today.