PHIL 131 - Introduction to World Religions

3 Credit(s).

Develops a rational approach to the nature and purpose of religion and its historical expressions. Covers the nature of experience, faith, revelation, religious symbolism, and immortality; provides a comparative survey of doctrines and practices of representative religions such as Confucianism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shintoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Note: This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction. Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): ESOL 052 and ESOL 054 or ACLT 052 or ACLT 053

Common Course Outline: PHIL 131 CCO