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REL 150 - Introduction to the World's Major Religions

Course Description

  • Recommended Prep: Placement in ENG 22/60

Introduction to the world’s living religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of REL 150, the student will be able to:

  • Speak and write objectively about Religion as an academic topic.
  • Critically explain contemporary challenges in understanding the historical origins of the world's major religions.
  • Accurately identify important names, dates, and events in the world's major religions.
  • Succinctly and objectively explain the major beliefs and practices of the world's major religions.
  • Analyze the contemporary status of each of the world's major religions within
    a global perspective.