PHIL 111 — World Religions (3 Credits, Fall/Spring)
This course introduces students to the major living world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other global, indigenous belief systems. Reading primary texts (i.e., the Bible, Quran, Talmud, Bhagavad Gita) and other relevant documents, students explore the historical and cultural contexts that shaped the origins of each religion and how expressions of religion and beliefs influence contemporary life. In addition to exploring the unique, complex, and organic nature of the various religions, the class also focuses on such universal themes as the nature of the divine and its relation to self and society, the importance of ethical and ritual behavior, and the meaning of life and death. (This CWI course meets Idaho State Board of Education GEM competency requirements for GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing OR the CWI Global Perspectives requirement. [It will not fulfill both requirements.]) . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)
Part of
- Anthropology - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Communication - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- General Studies - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- History - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Media Arts - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- Philosophy - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Political Science - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)*
- Studio Art - Associate of Arts Degree (AA)