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RLST4115: Pilgrimage in the Great Traditions
The unit is a study of pilgrimage practices in dominant faith traditions including Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. Students will consider a variety of literature on pilgrimage and will develop two research projects on specific case studies. Students analyse both pilgrimage practices and their representation in academic and popular discourse.
| Code | RLST4115 |
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| Academic unit | Studies in Religion |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. An overall understanding of the role of pilgrimage in 'the Great Traditions'
- LO2. Critical analysis and interpretation of a selected example
- LO3. Skills in academic writing and presentation pertaining to chosen research topics
- LO4. To relate the body of knowledge to one’s own life contexts, contributing to life-long learning
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- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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