World Religions

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This course is an introduction to five of the world’s major religious traditions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Using a combination of lectures, video documentaries and discussions, we will approach these religions through their socio-historical developments, major doctrinal and philosophical patterns, moral-ethical teachings, devotional practices, and their place in today’s world. Students are highly encouraged to ask questions and engage freely in discussion. Prerequisites: THEO111 or CORE105 Course Attributes: Humanities Elect/Integrations, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Spirituality&Solidarity Minor, Theology Persp / Explorations, Theology - Spirituality College of Arts & Sciences Theology