PHIL2500 World Religions - Replaced by: PHIL1500 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022
This course is an introduction to the major world religious traditions. Traditions to be studied may include Ancient Greek and Egyptian religions, Native American religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course will focus on the historical formation of religions and those who founded them. The course will also examine their scriptures, practices and beliefs and the ways each tradition answers fundamental religious questions concerning the nature of reality, purpose in life, ethics and death.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR
ENGL1021 or
ENGL1026. Basic computer literacy skills required
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Conduct respectful religious discussions
Explain religious terms and concepts
Explain historical origins of religion
Identify founders and beliefs of major world religions
Evaluate major world religions' approaches and answers to fundamental questions of the human condition
Apply religious world views to contemporary social, ethical, and political issues
Appreciate historical and contemporary influence of world religions on human culture
Compare major world religions' practices and scriptures
Assess the philosophical underpinnings of religious world views
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Credit Details