PHIL160 — World Religions
PHIL 160 - World Religions PHIL 160 - World Religions 5 Credits Introduction to the varieties of religion. Students will study the central ideas and practices of major religious traditions and develop a fundamental understanding of these traditions, sufficient to support future research and learning. Addresses many universal issues, including religious pluralism and conflict. Fees Quarters Typically all Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Transfer students needing HUM Area 1 distribution credit; students needing Diversity and Globalism credit; students curious about religion; students pursuing a career in ministry; students interested in culture, history, psychology, music and art. Active Date 2011-07-25 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Diversity & Globalism Humanities Area I Course Outline 1. Nature and components of religion; theories on the origin and function of religion; common elements of religious tradition; 2. Myth, symbol, ritual, mysticism. 3. Indigenous traditions, shamanism. 4. Hinduism. 5. Jainism; Buddhism; Sikhism. 6. Confucianism; Shinto. 7. Taoism and Zen. 8. Judaism. 9. Christianity. 10. Islam. Student Learning