Introduction to Religious Studies

Gain a comprehensive overview of cultural-religious phenomena in a global world allowing you to become familiar with commonalities and differences among religious traditions, analyzing contexts, and comparing/contrasting varying points of view.

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Introduction to Religious Studies

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$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

All courses include:

Free eTextbooks

2 to 3-day turnaround for grading

Multiple chances to improve your grade

On-demand tutoring

Student support 7 days a week

Introduction to Religious Studies

$79

Plus membership

3 Credits

About This Course

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ACE Approved 2024

This course introduces the major religions of the world with consideration to origin, history, beliefs and practices.

What You'll Learn

Define the term religion.

Analyze the differences between the world religions.

Explain religious world concepts (such as creation of the world, good and evil, salvation).

Discuss religious expression and belief (such as rituals, sacred sites, symbols).

Recognize the importance of religion as a participant and as an observer.

Demonstrate the influence major world religions have on society and the importance of studying religion today.

Identify and evaluate the scholarly methods used in the study of religion.

Explore and determine the diversity of human religious expression and belief.

Describe the influence of religion socially and politically on humanity.

Examine the impact of religion on the development of human society over time and found in different parts of the world.

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Introduction to Religious Studies

Students will understand the impact and influence religions have had on human society and development.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take Introduction to Religion.

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