THEO 342 - World Religions

3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to five of the world’s major religious traditions: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Using a combination of lectures, video documentaries and discussions, we will approach these religions through their socio-historical developments, major doctrinal and philosophical patterns, moral-ethical teachings, devotional practices, and their place in today’s world. Students are highly encouraged to ask questions and engage freely in discussion.

Prerequisites: THEO111 or CORE105

Course Attributes: Humanities Elective, Peace & Justice Studies Minor, Spirituality&Solidarity Minor, Theology Perspectives, Theology - Spirituality

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate

College of Arts & Sciences Theology