LA 221 Religions of the World
Religious experience is a universal phenomenon for humanity. The histories, developments, and interactions of the world's major religions have shaped the cultures and societies of our contemporary world. This course provides students with an under-standing of the major ideas and practices of these religions. One section will examine the religions of Western civilization that trace their roots to the biblical figure of Abraham: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The second section explores the religions of India - Buddhism and Hinduism, and the third deals with the philosophies of life in Southeast Asia - Confucianism and Taoism. (A possible fourth section may delve into indigenous Native American beliefs, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism.).
Prerequisite
EN 109