Learning Resources:
Smith, Houston. (1991). The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions (Revised). New York: Harper Collins. Purchase
Noebel, David. A. (1999). Understanding the Times (Abridged ed.) Colorado Springs, CO: Summit Ministries. Purchase Campbell, Joseph. (1988). The Power of Myth. New York: Anchor Books – Random House.
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Course Description:
A historical and comparative survey of the principal beliefs and practices of the world's major religions. Major religions are considered: Buddhism,
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto and Taoism.
Course Goals and Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand the importance of religious belief, expression, and worship to human beings.
2. Be exposed to the major tenets and practices of the worlds major religions.
3. Be exposed to the major truth claims of each major world religion.
4. Understand the geographic impact on religious practice in the worlds various regions.
5. Compare and contrast ancient vs. modern religious practices.
6. Evaluate the absolute and relative claims of the world's major religions.
7. Evaluate the nature and character of God in light of each major world religion. |
