PHIL 193 - World Religions

Institution:

Ocean County College

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Description:

The course examines the historical evolution, the fundamental doctrines and beliefs, the practices, institutions and cultural expressions of religious traditions with an emphasis on some of the essential differences and similarities which exist among each religious tradition, and points to the uniqueness of each of them. The major religions covered are Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and traditional African beliefs. Primal or "oral" religions willalso be studied, and contrasted with "historical" religions. Prerequisites: ENGL011 Min. Grade is C Placement test score or successful completion of required developmental English courses with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ocean.edu/

Phone Number:

(732) 255-0400 ext 2804

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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