REL 1000 Chapter : Spring 2014 REL 1000 Syllabus
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Office hours: mondays and wednesdays 4:30-6:00 & by appointments. This course is a general introduction to the world"s religions, including major traditions such as hinduism, Buddhism, judaism, christianity, and islam, as well as smaller indigenous traditions and newer religious movements. The approach of the course is objective and academic; it is not designed to advocate any particular religious perspective or ideology. This course fulfills the general education humanities requirement and is intended primarily for students not majoring in religious studies. Course objectives: to acquaint students with the academic study of religions, to provide students with an understanding of the role(s) of religion in world history, to encourage critical thinking, reading, and writing. Isbn # 9780205158607. (this text is also available at a reduced price as an e-book. Selected readings on moodle. (check course lecture schedule for more information. ) Course requirements: participation quizzes: you will take short in-class participation quizzes every day.
