Haverford students participate in a field study trip to Jerusalem, designed to augment a course taught by religion professor Naomi Koltun-Fromm.
The Department views religion as a central aspect of human culture and social life. Religions propose interpretations of reality and shape very particular forms of life. In so doing, they make use of many aspects of human culture, including art, architecture, music, literature, science, and philosophy–as well as countless forms of popular culture and daily behavior.
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This course explores the role of food in religious beliefs and practices, including the role of food in religious rituals, the connection between religious foodways and religious identities, and the ethics of food production and consumption.