RELG 2105 - Eastern Religions

Institution:

University of North Georgia

Subject:

RELIGION

Description:

An introduction to the religion and philosophy of the East through a selective historical examination of major thinkers, texts, and cultural expressions. Primary emphases are on the origins and development of indigenous traditions, the spread of religious views throughout Southeast and Central Asia, and the relationship between intellectual thought and popular practice. Topics include polytheism, ritual, ethics, mysticism, death and the afterlife, and salvation. The comparative approach also focuses on the issue of inter-faith dialogue and methodological problems involved in the study of “other” religions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gc.peachnet.edu

Phone Number:

(678) 717-3639

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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