TRS 388 Religion and Sports
Many contemporary sports - as human activities directed toward perfection - have their origin in religious festivals. This class explores the dynamics of "sport as religion" and investigates how sport can be considered as such. Topics covered include: sports as a religious system and an organizing structure of existence; the "religious-like" behavior of sport fans relative to their teams; sporting ground as sacred space; value of religion and spirituality in enhancing athletic performance; the ecstasy of performing well; and the use of sport as a medium for evangelistic enterprises
Prerequisite
TRS 201 or TRS 201H or
HSTR 101