HUM 2230 World Religions

Description

World Religions examines the historical development, fundamental doctrines and beliefs, practices, institutions and cultural expressions of the world’s major religions. The course also explores some of the essential differences and similarities which exist among these religious traditions and points to the uniqueness of each of them.

Credits

3

Topics to be Covered

1. Buddhism

2. Daoism

3. Hinduism

4. Indigenous Religions

5. Judaism

6. Christianity

7. Islam

8. Confucianism

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe a variety of religious traditions & recognize their texts.

2. Identify key similarities and differences between religions.

3. Explain the historical origin and development of different religions.

4. Compare basic tenets & fundamental beliefs of various religions.

5. Recognize a variety of the cultural expressions of major religions.

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): Goal Area 06 -The Humanities and Fine Arts, Goal Area 08 - Global Perspective

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies

Goal Area 06: The Humanities and Fine Arts

1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.

2. Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social context.

3. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.

Goal Area 08: Global Perspective

1. Describe and analyze political, economic, and cultural elements which influence relations of states and societies in their historical and contemporary dimensions.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences.

3. Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution.

4. Understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future.