RELS 131 World Religions/Religious Worlds Units: 6.00
Introduces religion in India, China and Japan; also the movements of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Humanism.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary.
Learning Hours: 228 (48 Lecture, 24 Tutorial, 156 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Exclusion Maximum of 6.0 units from RELS 131/6.0; RELS 132/3.0; RELS 133/3.0.
Course Equivalencies: RELS131; RELS131B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Develop a definition of religion that recognizes the diversity of religious traditions.
- Compare and contrast the components of the major world religions.
- Identify the world’s religious traditions within their global and cultural context.
- Situate contemporary religious issues in their historical roots.