Old Core: Enhancement; 'New Core: Fulfills 3 credits in Area of Knowledge III. Course Description: The course is a study of the major religious systems of the globe and the formative influences they have on human culture. Consideration will be given to Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Course Rotation: NYC: Fall, Spring, and Summer. PLV: Fall and Spring. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Tutorial Dyson College Arts & Sciences College Religious Studies Department Course Attributes: Area of Knowledge III, Contemporary Global Studies, Enhancement Course, Inquiry and Exploration

Historical and comparative survey of the principal beliefs and practices of the world's religions, as well as an exploration of their interplay with the cultures in which they exist. Following general introduction to the study of religion, course includes units on Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese and Japanese Religions, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the "new religions" in America.