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Our World Religions course offer students a comparative study of the world’s major religions. We examine important themes such as myths, rituals, scriptures, and paths of transformation throughout the course. We cover the historical aspects of Native American, African, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhism religions, as well as modern day philosophies.
Prerequisite: None
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify major beliefs and rituals of the world’s religions
- Recall various paths of transformation and reconnection in different religions
- Recognize the communities, organizations, institutions, and actions that influence major religions
- Define the ethical values found in major religions
- Identify characteristics and traits of modern-day religions
World Religions Module 1
Indigenous Religions
- What is Religion?
- Why Study Religion?
- Dimensions of Religion
- Ways of Studying Religion
- Types of Indigenous Religions
- Common Features of Indigenous Religions
- Native American Religion: Lakota
- An African Religion: Yoruba
- An Afro-Caribbean Religion: Vodou
World Religions Module 2
Hinduism
- The Name Hinduism
- Hindu Present as Shaped by Its Past
- Essential Hindu Teachings
- Hindu Ethics and Ways of Life
- Hindu Ritual and Mediation
- Hinduism around the World Today
World Religions Module 3
Jainism
- The Name Jainism
- The Symbol of Jainism
- Essential Jain Teachings
- Ethics: The Five Cardinal Virtues
- Jain Ritual and Worship
World Religions Module 4
Buddhism
- The Name Buddhism
- Achievement of Enlightenment
- Essential Buddhist Teachings
- Buddhist Ethics for Monastics and Laypeople
- Buddhist Ritual and Meditation
- Buddhism Around the World Today
World Religions Module 5
Sikhism
- The Name Sikhism
- The Ten Gurus
- Sikhism from British Rule until Today
- Essential Sikh Teachings
- Key Sikh Ethics
- Sikh Rituals and Worship
- Sikhism around the World Today
World Religions Module 6
Daoism
- The Names Daoism and Confucianism
- China Before the Rise of Daoism
- Confucius and the Origins of Confucianism
- Essential Daoist and Confucian Teachings
- Daoist and Confucian Ethics
- Ritual and Worship
- Daoism and Confucianism around the World Today
World Religions Module 7
Shintoism
- The Symbol of Shinto
- Before the Arrival of Buddhism
- The Yasukuni Shrine Today
- Shinto Teachings
- Shinto Ethics
- Shinto Ritual
- Shinto around the World Today
World Religions Module 8
Zoroastrianism
- Names for Zoroastrianism and Zoroastrians
- The Birth of Zoroastrianism
- The Coming of Islam
- Essential Teachings: Monotheism and Moral Dualism
- Zoroastrian Ethics
- Zoroastrian Rituals
- Zoroastrianism around the World Today
World Religions Module 9
Judaism
- The Name Judaism and Related Terms
- The Jewish Present Shaped by the Past
- Essential Teachings of Judaism
- Essential Jewish Ethics
- Jewish Worship and Ritual
- Judaism around the World Today
World Religions Module 10
Christianity
- Symbol of Christianity
- The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- Modern Christianity
- Christian Teachings as Reflected in the Nicene Creed
- Christian Ethics
- Christian Worship and Ritual
- Christianity around the World Today
World Religions Module 11
Islam and New Religious Movements
- The Name Islam
- Essential Islamic Teachings
- Islamic Ethics
- The Five Pillars of Islam
- Islam around the World Today
- Encountering New Religions Movements
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
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Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player