Introduction to Religion

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Overview

Subject area

PHL

Catalog Number

90

Course Title

Introduction to Religion

Department(s)

Description

Religions are belief systems explaining the world and the place of human beings in it in terms of sacred truths. These truths may be passed down orally or in writing (scripture) in the form of stories, songs, commandments, dances, or ceremonies. This course looks at six different current religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from the points of view of their history, beliefs, practices, and philosophy.

Requisites

010715

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule