Religions Of The World –

hum130

(3 credits)

This course studies the major religions of the world. Topical areas include Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Indigenous Cultures, Islam, Judaism, and Taoism. Students will be objectively studying the origins and major figures and comparing and contrasting each of the major religions. During this course each student will visit a religious site and interview a person of an unfamiliar faith.

This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

The Religious Response
- Recognize ways in which organized religion influences people's lives.
- Define common terms related to the study of religion.
Indigenous Sacred Ways
- Describe the importance of relationships to indigenous religions.
- Identify examples of roles and observances held sacred by indigenous peoples.
Hinduism
- Describe the Hindu philosophical systems and forms of worship.
- Explain the origins of Hinduism.
Buddhism
- Explain the origins of Buddhism.
- Describe Buddhism's theological foundations and spiritual practices.
Daoism, Confucianism, and Judaism
- Compare and contrast the theological foundations and spiritual practices of Daoism, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
- Explain the origins of Judaism.
- Describe Judaism's theological foundations and spiritual practices.
Christianity and Islam
- Explain the origins of Christianity.
- Explain the origins of Islam.
Monotheistic Religions
- Compare and contrast the theological foundations and spiritual practices of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
New Religious Movements & Religion in the Twenty-First Century
- Compare and contrast new religious movements with well established religions.
- Estimate the impact of religious pluralism and the interfaith movement on the future of organized religion.
Making Connections
- Communicate with people of different religions about their beliefs and practices.

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Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Religions Of The World –

hum130

The Religious Response

Indigenous Sacred Ways

Hinduism

Buddhism

Daoism, Confucianism, and Judaism

Christianity and Islam

Monotheistic Religions

New Religious Movements & Religion in the Twenty-First Century

Making Connections

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