292. Classics in the Study of Religion--E. Durkheim: The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life (=Fndmtl 211). A close reading of Durkheim's major work on religion and a consideration, through several specific examples, of the Durkheim tradition in religious studies. J. Z. Smith. Autumn. (B)
293. Clean and Unclean. There has been a recent revival of interest in cultic systems of purity and pollution. This course examines, comparatively, a set of primary religious documents, and then considers, critically, the use of these documents and systems in a series of theoretical works from Mary Douglas to Julia Kristeva. J. Z. Smith. Spring. (C, D)
299-1,-2,-3,-4. Reading and Research. PQ: Students are required to submit a formal proposal and receive the consent of the program coordinator. Students are required to submit the College Reading and Research Course Form. J. Z. Smith. Autumn, Winter, Spring.