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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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HON 315 Sexual Ethics and Religion in Global Perspective (1)
An examination of the wide diversity of ways religious traditions (especially Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam) have understood, taught, and practiced sexual ethics. Attention is
given to understandings of sexual ethics in sacred texts and the ways those texts continue
to affect modern discourse around the world. Moreover, this course situates the
connections between sexuality and religion in the context of modern globalization, a
dynamic that brings these diverse religious traditions and their understandings of sexual
ethics into frequent contact. May count as an elective for the major or minor in religion.
Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HON 325 Contemporary Southern Politics (1)
An in-depth review of the literature on Southern politics as well as an opportunity for
students to complete original research. Primary emphasis is placed on contemporary
Southern political behavior, including parties and elections, voting behavior, and the
politics of race. A Leadership Studies designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors
Program.
HON 350 Chaucer (1)
A reading of the
Canterbury Tales
and other selected major poems of Chaucer in Middle
English. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HON 361 Politics in China and Japan (1)
An examination of the current political systems of the two countries with focuses on
political culture, elites and masses, political institutions and processes, current issues, and
political change. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HON 450 Religion and Politics in America (1)
Explores the relationship between religion and politics in America. Emphasis is placed on
the role of religion in American culture and how religion affects politics. Prerequisite:
Harrison Honors Program.
HON 493 Honors Project (½ or 1)
An independent study in general education in preparation or completion of the Honors
Independent Project. All Honors projects require approval by the Harrison Honors
Committee. Typically, the Honors Project is begun the spring of the junior year and
completed the fall of the senior year. HON 493 may be repeated with consent.
Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HRC - Human Rights and Conflict Studies
HRC 200 Introduction to Human Rights (1)
A critical examination of human rights concepts and their practical applications from the
perspective of a variety of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. A Leadership
Studies designated course. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing.