Religious Studies · Fall 2026
SDSU REL S 411 — Understanding Evil
Evil and how the language of evil has been used by diverse religious communities. Conceptions and portrayals of demons, hell, Satan, and vampires. Literature on the Holocaust, terrorism, torture, and war.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
- Junior or senior standing.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3116 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Open | 117 / 120 | TBA | ONLINE | Kirk Sandvig | 3.9/5 · 35 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 66% take again |
| 12383 Lecture | In person | Closed | — | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | OP 220 | Tawny Whaley | 4.9/5 · 71 reviews Difficulty 1.8 · 99% take again |
| 3115 Lecture | Online asynchronous | Open | 186 / 187 | TBA | ONLINE | Angela Feres | 4.6/5 · 190 reviews Difficulty 2.0 · 92% take again |