Elizabeth Ursic
Residential Faculty - Religious Studies
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP09
480-461-7470
Profile
Dr. Elizabeth Ursic is a professor of Religious Studies at Mesa Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. Elizabeth holds an MDiv from Yale Divinity School and a PhD in Religious Studies from Arizona State University. Her research focus is religion, gender, and the arts. Her book, Women, Ritual, Power: Placing Female Imagery of God in Christian Worship, was published by SUNY Press in 2014. She is a board member of the Arizona Interfaith Movement. In addition to teaching, she enjoys hiking, international travel and playing piano and cello. She has recorded a CD, Unspoken Touch.
Classes Taught
Fall 2023
| HUM251 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World | 3 Credits | ||||
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An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the Renaissance to modern period, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
17546 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| REL100 | World Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18089 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| REL203 | American Indian Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse life ways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18088 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| REL290 | Women and World Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects. Study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex roles within specific cultural contexts around the world. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18097 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| WST290 | Women and World Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects. Study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex roles within specific cultural contexts around the world. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
35263 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2023
| MGT251 | Human Relations in Business | 3 Credits | ||||
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Analysis of motivation, leadership, communications, and other human factors. Cultural differences that may create conflict and affect morale individually and within organizations. Prerequisites: None. MGT101 or MGT175 or MGT229 suggested, but not required. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18913 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/06/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring 2024
| HUM251 | Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World | 3 Credits | ||||
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An historical analysis of the interrelationships of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from the Renaissance to modern period, including Western and non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28108 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 25 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| REL100 | World Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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The development of various religions from the prehistoric to modern times. Political, economic, social and geographic relationships among world religions. Consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27928 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 19 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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28003 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 19 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| REL203 | American Indian Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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An examination of the historical and cultural background of diverse life ways and worldviews belonging to the peoples indigenous to the North American continent over time, including a study of modern day American Indian beliefs and practices. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28983 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 19 of 20 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| REL290 | Women and World Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects. Study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex roles within specific cultural contexts around the world. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27333 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 25 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| WST290 | Women and World Religions | 3 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the role of women in several organized religions and/or religious sects. Study of myth and symbols as they are used to establish, maintain, and enforce sex roles within specific cultural contexts around the world. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26791 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 25 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
Education:
Ph.D., Religious Studies, Arizona State University, 2010
Concentrations: Women and Religion, Religion in the Americas
M.Div., Yale Divinity School, Yale University, 2003
Concentration: Religion and Art
M.A./M.B.A., International Relations, University of Pennsylvania, 1986
B.A./B.S., Communications/ Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1981
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