Examination of selected topics in American religion to investigate its basic religious structures and to explore the relationship of religious phenomena to their cultural context. Course content variable.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

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Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Graduate students only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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WALKER D S
David Walker
4.5
49 reviews
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Winter 2025 . Walker D S
HSSB 3030
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17:00 PM - 19:50 PM
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RG ST 258 Walker D S Winter 2025 Total: 8
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4.5
RGST7 . Walker D S 9 Days Ago

I thought the class was a little disorganized, but still really interesting. I enjoyed the lectures a lot; I just wish he had spoken a bit more slowly and included more notes on the screen. He also offered plenty of extra credit.

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RGST7 . Walker D S A Month Ago

Absolute favorite professor and class I've taken at UCSB (which I say as a math major). Prof. Walker covered some really interesting topics in lecture and challenged me to think about American religious history in an entirely new light. He has a unique lecture style but I really looked forward to it because he really kept me engaged the whole time.

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RGST7 . Walker D S A Month Ago

Walker tied in lots of pop culture references! The TAs were super helpful; only 2 online tests formatted as exams. Walker had some very interesting connections to real-world and newer examples tied into religious history. Every lecture felt like attending a conference!

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RGST7 . Walker D S 9 Months Ago

One of the best classes I've taken in my entire life. Professor Walker's lectures are unorthodox but super compelling. The connections and arguments he makes are absolutely fascinating. If you go to lecture and pay attention you'll do well.

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RGST7 . Walker D S 10 Months Ago

he mumbles but content is quite interesting. He's got a nervous energy about him but he's sweet and passionate, particularly about wrestling, which felt like a weird tangent to go on in the class but it made sense in the end. Midterm and final were online and open note. If you go to lecture you should be fine for the exams.

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RGST7 . Walker D S 11 Months Ago

David Walker is my favorite professor at ucsb. His lectures were genuinely so engaging, informative, and nuanced to the point that I felt like my mind expanded after every class. I would take this class again in a heartbeat.

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