Course Description World Religions reviews the emergence of various belief systems, their differences as well as their similarities.
Students explore the role of religious belief in the course of human history.
This is a course in world religions that satisfies a philosophy elective. It is primarily an exploration of the diverse ways in which human beings express their concern for the ultimate reality. We will also consider the development of each religion and its influence on the culture of the countries where it is found. We will also see, in some instances, how the culture shapes the development of religion. Course Objectives 1.