- Semester
- Fall 2024
- Instructor
- Start Date
- 08-26-2024
- Total Credits
- 3
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A one-semester survey tracing the historical origins, development, and influence of major world religions in shaping the contemporary world. The course analyzes the social, economic, political and cultural conditions that led to the rise of each religion and the populations that practice them today, as well as the main beliefs and practices of each faith. Special attention will be paid to cross-cultural interactions, globalization, and the role of each faith in the modern world as well as intersections with race, nationality, gender, and diversity. The five major religious faiths are covered: Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Additional religions, including Confucianism, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, native and indigenous faiths, and others may also be covered.
General Education Area(s): Other World Civilizations
Course Area: History
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-26-2024 - 12-16-2024
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