This course is a global historical consideration of various religious, secular, and philosophical speculations about questions that are common to human experience across different historical and cultural contexts. Recurring themes may include the place of religion in the public sphere, the relationship between science and religion, and discourses on human rights. Material will be drawn from traditional and non-traditional sources, as well as contemporary critical scholarship, from the year 1500 to present. Note: RS 1060 strongly encouraged but not required. 07-09-2022-07-12-2022 Web Days to be Announced, Times to be Announced, Room to be Announced