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$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
All courses include:
eTextbooks
2 to 3-day turnaround for grading
Multiple chances to improve your grade
On-demand tutoring & writing center
Student support 7 days a week
Introduction to Religious Studies
$79
Plus membership
3 Credits
About This Course
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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Students will understand the impact and influence religions have had on human society and development.
There are no prerequisites to take Introduction to Religion.
Topic | Subtopics |
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Understanding Religion |
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Indigenous Religions |
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Hinduism |
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Buddhism |
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The Fundamentals of Jainism and Sikhism |
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The Fundamentals of Daoism and Confucianism |
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Shinto |
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Judaism |
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Christianity |
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Islam |
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Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.
Assignments for this course include:
- 10 Graded Exams
- 1 Compare/Contrast Essay
- 2 Reflective Responses
The required eTextbook for this course is included with your course purchase at no additional cost.
Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World's Religions. 8th ed., McGraw Hill, 2021. ISBN: 9781260813760
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