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The rise and fall of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge1

The rise and fall of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge1 The rise and fall of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge1 MARILYN NEFSKY 1. The rise of religious studies . Unlike the many religious studies programs and departments in Canadian universities, which began as theological programs, in theological colleges or through combined resources of church colleges (Neufeldt 1983: 23), religious studies at University of Lethbridge was created out of an expressed interest of students and a few faculty members and administrators. As early as the Fall 1977, the university offered a course, entitled University 2000: A Multi- disciplinary Approach to Religion, which attracted some 70 students at a time when the student body was only about 1000, less than one-quarter of today's s student population. Offering one course related to religion every semester thereafter, the university found that each course drew relatively large audi- ences. At the same time the attendance in cognate courses in the departments of Anthropology, Sociology and Philosophy were well attended, indicating the ongoing appeal of courses in religious studies. On the basis of this keen interest, a few interested faculty members urged the university to recognize the significant role religious studies plays in a Liberal Arts education. The Academic Planning Guides of 1969 http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Method & Theory in the Study of Religion Brill

The rise and fall of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge1

Nefsky, Marilyn
Method & Theory in the Study of Religion , Volume 7 (2): 15 – Jan 1, 1995
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The rise and fall of Religious Studies at the University of Lethbridge1 MARILYN NEFSKY 1. The rise of religious studies . Unlike the many religious studies programs and departments in Canadian universities, which began as theological programs, in theological colleges or through combined resources of church colleges (Neufeldt 1983: 23), religious studies at University of Lethbridge was created out of an expressed interest of students and a few faculty members and administrators. As early as the Fall 1977, the university offered a course, entitled University 2000: A Multi- disciplinary Approach to Religion, which attracted some 70 students at a time when the student body was only about 1000, less than one-quarter of today's s student population. Offering one course related to religion every semester thereafter, the university found that each course drew relatively large audi- ences. At the same time the attendance in cognate courses in the departments of Anthropology, Sociology and Philosophy were well attended, indicating the ongoing appeal of courses in religious studies. On the basis of this keen interest, a few interested faculty members urged the university to recognize the significant role religious studies plays in a Liberal Arts education. The Academic Planning Guides of 1969

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