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RELIGION

CLASSROOM

16 Week Session August 24 - December 13


12 Week Session September 21 - December 13

DISTANCE LEARNING

16 Week Session August 24 - December 13


12 Week Session September 21 - December 13

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PHIL 1304 Introduction to Comparative Religion
Students will be introduced to the academic study of religion, emphasizing the comparative study of contemporary world religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

PHIL 1316 History of Eastern Religions
Students will be introduced to the history of the major religious traditions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto. The course will also include an introduction to academic methods for the study of religion.

PHIL 1317 History of Western Religions
Students will be introduced to the history of the major religious traditions of the Western world, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The course will also include an introduction to academic methods for the study of religion.