— World Religions

Catalog description

Lecture Hours: 3; Lab Hours: 0 This course is a survey of the world's major religions, including their historical developments, doctrines, philosophies, and impacts on society. It introduces students to the three great monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and to other religions that have a plurality of gods or other foci of worship (Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism, and the New Age). It also examines the role these religions play in society today.