RST 61 World Religions

A survey of the largest religious traditions: includes Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. Other religions may be added (e.g. Confucian/Taoism at the discretion of professor). This course focuses on the following: the religion's historical development, its sacred texts, essentials in its way of life, its spiritual life and arts, and distinctive truths about ultimate realities and the unique purpose of human life and afterlife hopes. Prerequistie for RST 161: a lower division course in the same area. GS-VA4, VI

Credits

3

Distribution

RST