Students and faculty outside Christ Church, Philadelphia on the “Religious Freedom in Early Philadelphia” walking tour with tour guide Dave Krueger of the Dialogue Institute.
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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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Professor Hank Glassman’s class focuses on the history of the Lotus Sutra, its influence on art, and its role in forming an understanding of Buddhist practice and salvation.