RL 101 - Comparative Religion

Institution:

Passaic County Community College

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Description:

Survey of our attempt to understand ourselves, nature as a whole, and our social role in the cosmos. All major religions, both Eastern and Western, are examined: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Topics are discussed as they relate to the religious world view, including the ethical dimension of religion, the philosophical attempt to prove God's existence by reason alone, and three contemporary challenges to the Religious Weltanschauung from Freud, Marx, and Einstein. NOTE: Does not promote religion nor proselytize any religious belief in particular. 3 hours lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pccc.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 684-6800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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