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Introduction to "pagan" spirituality: Rites marking the seasonal and life cycles, syncretism and multiculturalism, initiation into religious associations, dreams and oracles, with attention both to religious texts and to the symbolic, iconographic, and structural evidence offered by archaeological data.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or instructor approval

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
THOMAS C M
Christine Thomas
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RG ST 128A Thomas C M Spring 2023 Total: 29
RG ST 128A Thomas C M Spring 2019 Total: 29
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128A . Thomas C M 10 Years Ago

Professor Thomas is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she teaches. Attendance is not mandatory but as long as you go to lecture, you will never have to read any of the books. She gives you study guides for both the midterm and final. All the answers are in your notes! She truly cares about being the best teacher possible.

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RGST128A . Thomas C M 12 Years Ago

I love Thomas. She is pleasant and a great teacher. I recommend going to the lectures because everyone on the midterm and final is based off her lectures. I never read the books and passed with an A. I recommend this class.

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RGST137 . Thomas C M 8 Months Ago

Third time taking Dr. Thomas for a reason. Show up to lecture, pay attention to what she has to say, and the assignments and final come naturally. Lots of reading, but if you like religion it's always interesting. She is super funny, smart, and engaging, and loves a tangent.

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RGST24 . Thomas C M 8 Months Ago

Professor Thomas is a lovely lady. The class was VERY boring at times, but I learned a lot. There were easy in-class attendance quizzes everyday (the only reason I went). There was lots of reading, but the grading was super generous. She went on many tangents, but thankfully, she gave good study guides and lots of instruction for the final paper.

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RGST116B . Thomas C M 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Reading intensive class but clear expectations and fair grading. You get 2 attempts at weekly quizzes + she makes you do an outline for midterm and final. Sweet and funny, and clearly knowledgable when answering questions. Everything is on canvas and she makes it clear where to find resources. Even offers extra credit. Take it if you like religion!

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RGST116B . Thomas C M 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Christine was super sweet and funny, and clearly knowledgable when answering questions. Class was interesting and lectures were informative. Canvas page had everything you possibly needed, and she made sure to provide all the resouces for tests. 2 tries on weekly quizzes + extra credit + clear expectations = pretty easy. lots of reading though

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