3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course uses historical, comparative and practical approaches to survey the major religious traditions of the East and West, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Students will also examine other religions according to the special interests of the instructor and the students. They will learn and apply the various ethical perspectives of these religions to a variety of moral problems so as to understand the diversity of perspectives and political conflicts motivated by religious differences. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. Prerequisite: One course from the MnTC Goal Area 1.

This course fulfills the General Education requirement for Literature/Humanities and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Comparative study of the tenets of the world's major living religions. Introductory course that will survey the beliefs and practices of at least three of the following traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The focus will be on developing an understanding and appreciation of the beliefs and practices of each tradition. Course topics will vary according to instructor emphasis. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the historical foundations for at least three of the nine living traditions cited in the course description. 2. Describe the nature and diversity of world religions, including points of commonality and difference. 3. Articulate questions presented by these traditions, including how other academic disciplines interact with these traditions. 4. Analyze these traditions, becoming aware of one's own biases when approaching primary texts.