Advanced seminar for juniors and seniors majoring in Religious Studies, which is offered at least twice a year by various faculty. The seminar introduces students to the history of the discipline and a range of approaches to the study of religion, including established and emerging theories and methods. Instructors might also choose to emphasize UCSB's distinctive approach to Religious Studies and the strengths of its current faculty.

Prerequisites: Religious studies majors with upper division standing and consent of department.

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Units

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Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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JOHNSON G B
Greg Johnson
3.7
6 reviews

Lecture

HSSB 3001E
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14:00 PM - 16:50 PM
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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RG ST 104 Johnson G B Winter 2022 Total: 8
RG ST 104 Johnson G B Winter 2021 Total: 13
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3.7
RGST14 . Johnson G B A Month Ago

Professor has such a superiority complex. Also gives more readings than any other class I've taken in all 4 years here. Avoid him if you can.

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RGST14 . Johnson G B 8 Months Ago

class is a good GE not too hard, graded on a midterm (2 mini essays), a news stories portfolio which is pretty easy, final (3 mini essays), and section attendance, and he gives out the questions to the test beforehand so you can study. overall easy course and engaging with current native american events.

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RGST14 . Johnson G B 1 Year, 5 Days Ago

Such an amazing lecturer, one of my favorite classes that I have taken at UCSB. Lecture attendance is not mandatory, but it is important to go to them to understand what is going on. He cares a lot about the class and the students, 110% recommend the professor and class.

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RGST14 . Johnson G B 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

This course was one of my favorite classes I have taken so far. Professor Johnson really cares about this subject and his students and is super easy to talk to outside of class time. If you do the readings and pay attention in lecture it is very easy to get a good grade. I also had an amazing TA but I think he is gone now:(

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RGST14 . Johnson G B 2 Years Ago

The lectures were engaging and moving, Greg is an incredible lecturer and public speaker. To be fair, this class didn't solely focus on different indigenous groups and their lifestyles; more so on current events and challenges faced by these groups and how they are being addressed. Midterm and final questions were given out before the test.

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RGST14 . Johnson G B 3 Years Ago

The course should be called native Hawaiian religion and not Native American Religion. Hearing from guest speakers was very nice but the actual lectures were so confusing. Every class period I joined having no idea what was going to be discussed. I learned a lot about native Hawaiians but barely anything about any other indigenous groups.

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