Catalog Info
Effective Term
Winter 2016
WebAdvisor Title
Relig Traditions in the World
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces the beliefs, practices, and experiences of the major world religious traditions. In addition to examining the particulars of each faith, this course emphasizes current perspectives in religious studies that serve to clarify the nature and functions of religion as a force shaping, and being shaped by, the increasingly pluralistic contemporary world. Religion will be treated seriously as an important part of people’s identity and a crucial prerequisite for understanding and appreciating others and selves.
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible
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
Other Details
Determined by department or division.