HIST289T

Jesus, Mani, and Muhammad: The Dynamics of New Religious Movements

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Cross-listed with: RELS273. Credit only granted for: RELS273 or RELS289M or HIST289T. Formerly: RELS289M. We examine three significant ancient religious figures: Jesus (d. 30s CE), Mani (d. 276 CE), and Muhammad (d. 632). All three were founders of long-lasting religions that were part of a dramatic change in the society and religion of the ancient world. Special areas of focus: the biographies of these founding figures, and how we know them; a historical approach to religious founders; and the sociology of new religious movements.

Sister Courses: HIST289A, HIST289B, HIST289C, HIST289E, HIST289I, HIST289K, HIST289L, HIST289N, HIST289O, HIST289R, HIST289V, HIST289X, HIST289Y

Spring 2026

Hayim Lapin

2 reviews
Average rating: 4.50

Fall 2025

Hayim Lapin

2 reviews
Average rating: 4.50

Past Semesters

Hayim Lapin

2 reviews
Average rating: 4.50

Hayim Lapin

2 reviews
Average rating: 4.50

Elizabeth Conner

0 reviews
Average rating: N/A

During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 2.94 between 129 students*

HIST289T Grade Distribution+-05101520253035404550% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 16.28%
A: 12.4%
A+: 4.65%
B-: 8.53%
B: 19.38%
B+: 17.83%
C-: 3.88%
C: 3.1%
C+: 3.88%
D-: 0.78%
D+: 0.78%
F: 4.65%
W: 3.1%
other: 0.78%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.