RELS 2305 - World Religions

Three credit hours.

This course will examine the beliefs, practices, histories, and selected sacred texts of major Eastern and Western religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It will examine the ways in which religious texts and traditions Represent total symbol systems and expressions of cultures, and it will emphasize themes that reflect common values across different religious perspectives while acknowledging key differences.

Prerequisites: RHET 1311 recommended.