Ian Wilson, PhD

Associate Professor, Augustana - Fine Arts & Humanities
Directory

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

AUREL 250 - Theories of Religion

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the concept of religion, through studying and reflecting critically upon the work of prominent and influential thinkers from the fields of anthropology, psychology, sociology and contemporary religious studies. Coursework focuses upon the challenge of defining religion as a human phenomenon, and comparing and evaluating different approaches to understanding it as such.

LECTURE 1A01 (55332)

2025-09-22 - 2025-12-11
MF 10:10 - 11:40

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

AUIDS 440 - Advanced Topics in Ethics and Global Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This course covers selected topics-at an advanced level-in the study of religion, philosophy, history, or politics. Topics may vary from year to year depending on the course instructor. The course serves as the culmination of the Ethics & Global Studies program. Prerequisites: Any 300-level course in AUHIS, AUPHI, AUPOL or AUREL.

LECTURE 1B01 (87700)

2026-01-26 - 2026-04-17
MF 10:10 - 11:40



AUREL 325 - Sex and Gender in Ancient Religions

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An examination of religious texts and artifacts from the ancient world (e.g. biblical texts, Mesopotamian myths, iconography on statuary, reliefs, etc.), with a specific focus on representations of sex and gender. The course will introduce contemporary issues in gender theory to use as a lens for examining material from the ancient world, with the goal of better understanding various human beliefs and practices in relation to sexuality, the body and construction of gender.

LECTURE 3B01 (87682)

2026-01-05 - 2026-01-21
MTWRF 14:00 - 17:00