C Religions of the West

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Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an introduction to Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as the religions of ancient Mesopotamia, Canna, and Egypt. The history, beliefs, rituals, literature, and art of each religion will be examined with a goal to discovering its conception of God, man, the cosmos, meaningful human existence, and life's ultimate goals. Skills in objective, scholarly analysis of the scripture of each religion will be developed. Religious trends in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries and contemporary secular and religious humanism will also be discussed. A field trip may be required by the instructor. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC)