| Title: | Altars |
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| Course Section Number: | REL-195-01 |
| Department: | Religion |
| Description: | First-Half semester course. Many religions use altars. For some they are site of a sacrifice. For others, they are a place where prayer is focused and devotion intensified. All manner of theological debates have sprung up over centuries about what is to happen at an altar. Roman Catholics and various Protestant groups, for example, disputed each other's version of what happened to bread and wine in Holy Communion. This half-semester course will study altars in their historical and theological contexts, focusing on Christianity but also briefly Hinduism and other religions. Students will also construct an altar in Professor Nelson's furniture shop that is a replica of the altar in the Wabash chapel. This altar will be used at graduation and other rituals for years to come, so participating in this class will give students a chance to be a rich part of College history. Instructor consent needed. |
| Credits: | 0.50 |
| Start Date: | January 19, 2026 |
| End Date: | March 6, 2026 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/20/2026-03/05/2026 Lecture Tuesday, Thursday 09:45AM - 11:00AM, Center Hall, Room 304
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| Faculty: | Nelson, Derek |
Course Status
| Section Name/Title | Status | Dept. | Capacity |
Enrolled/ Available/ Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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REL-195-01
Altars |
OPEN | Religion | 8 | 0 / 8 / 0 |