AP/RLST 1865 6.00

Introduction to World Religions

This course introduces students to a variety of human religious experiences and traditions. This year we will explore the history, literature, practices and contemporary issues of the following religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese and Japanese traditions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We will study and critically analyze the sacred texts in translation and the various concepts of the lived traditions. As a Foundations course we will include the teaching in both lectures and tutorials of a variety of critical skills and basic research methodologies including: critical reading of primary and secondary sources forms of essay writing and referencing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and critical thinking.

RELIGIOUS TRADITION(S) COVERED: Multiple

Course Category: General Education Courses, Religious Thoughts and Practices