WR-232: Western Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (2017-2018)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Winter 2016
WebAdvisor Title
Judaism,christianity,and Islam
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Explores the differences and commonalities among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Discusses how to help sensitize others to the diverse ways that Western religious traditions pursue the basic questions of ultimate reality. Also examines how to define religion, explore its function and purpose, and identify the origins of Western religious motifs still very much in evidence in the twentieth century.

Pre-requisites
ENG-131 and either WR-130 or WR-131, with grades "C" or better
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
  • Category 4: Social Sciences
  • Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
General Education Categories
  • Social Sciences
  • Humanities and Fine Arts

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

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