RS-112

Course Number

RS-112

Course Name

Intro to World Religions: East

Course Credits

4.00-

Description

’Introduction to World Religions: Eastern Traditions engages students in the comparative, academic study of religion. This course includes the study of many religious traditions including Shintoism, Pacific Island Religion, Native American Religion, African Religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Sikhism and Confucianism. This course will explore the history and structure of each tradition while attempting to recognize the similarities and the differences among them. Attention will be given to the reading of original texts when available. Requiring students to observe religious ceremonies will enhance practical understanding of many of the above traditions.’


	RS-112 Course Number RS-112 Course Name Intro to World Religions: East Course Credits 4.00- Description ’Introduction to World Religions: Eastern Traditions engages students in the comparative, academic study of religion. This course includes the study of many religious traditions including Shintoism, Pacific Island Religion, Native American Religion, African Religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Sikhism and Confucianism. This course will explore the history and structure of each tradition while attempting to recognize the similarities and the differences among them. Attention will be given to the reading of original texts when available. Requiring students to observe religious ceremonies will enhance practical understanding of many of the above traditions.’