Shakespeare in the Prison

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In this course we will explore dimensions of the most important ethical issues in the area of criminal justice through an analysis of plays by William Shakespeare and a selection of articles in the disciplines of criminal justice and theology. It will show how the social sciences and the humanities can help us focus creatively and humanely on the significant challenges we face as a society in our current practice of incarceration and punishment. Prerequisite: RELS 110 .