PHIL 120 - c Religions of The West

Institution:

Cypress College

Subject:

Description:

Three hours lecture per week. UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC This course is an introduction to Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as the religions of ancient Mesopotamia, Canna, and Egypt. The history, beliefs, rituals, literature, and art of each religion will be examined with a goal to discovering its conception of God, man, the cosmos, meaningful human existence, and life's ultimate goals. Skills in objective, scholarly analysis of the scripture of each religion will be developed. Religious trends in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries and contemporary secular and religious humanism will also be discussed. A field trip may be required by the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.