An overview of various approaches to understanding materiality in the context of religion and of human culture generally, including concepts of landscape and taskscape, object agency, the new materialism, and material culture as archive. Attention is devoted to issues of equitable representation, colonialism and its effects, and ethical practices for the retrieval, possession, curation, and presentation of cultural objects.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Graduate students only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
THOMAS C M
Christine Thomas
4.3
55 reviews
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Spring 2025 . Thomas C M
HSSB 3001E
M
13:00 PM - 15:50 PM
RG ST 200MT Thomas C M Spring 2025 Total: 7
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RGST24 . Thomas C M 7 Months Ago

Amazing professor, clearly so knowledgeable. Very compassionate, loves a tangent, and prepares sufficiently for all tests and essays (scaffolding lover). Lots of readings but all interesting and informative. Attendance is not mandatory, but in class quizzes on lectures, she drops a couple low scores, so not unflexible by any means.

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RGST24 . Thomas C M 7 Months Ago

Dr. Thomas is absolutely amazing! She is very knowledgeable and well spoken. Attendence is mandatory, but her lectures give you all of the information you need for assignments. One midterm in class, which she helps you prepare for. If you're interested in trying out a religious studies class I definitely recommend taking one of hers

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RGST137 . Thomas C M 1 Year, 6 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 1 Year, 7 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 2 Years 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 2 Years 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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