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World Religious Traditions II –
rel134
(3 credits)
This course provides a survey of the major historical developments, structural cosmology, symbolic interpretation, and values of the Judaic, Christian, and Islamic religious traditions.
This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks.
This course may be available to
take individually or as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Christianity
- Explain basic Christian beliefs that emerged in the early church.
- Describe the historical development of the three major Christian traditions.
- Contrast the three major Christian traditions.
- Illustrate the pluralistic nature of contemporary Christianity.
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Islam
- Explain the essential elements of Muslim faith and practice.
- Distinguish among Shiite Islam, Sunni Islam, and Sufism.
- Evaluate Islams historical influences on law, philosophy, and the arts.
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Judaism
- Recount influential moments in Jewish history.
- Describe important Jewish religious practices.
- Contrast the major branches of Judaism.
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Religion in the Modern World
- Summarize the historical connections and theological similarities among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- Describe the contemporary struggles within and among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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The Nature of Religion
- Describe the common elements of religion.
- Identify issues in the study of religion.
- Describe the sacred in indigenous traditions.
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