RELS 205 - Varieties of Religious Experience

Institution:

Felician University

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Description:

This course is an exploration of how people first came to believe in a supernatural power and the different ways in which groups have expressed this belief throughout history. The symbols and rituals associated with primitive forms of religion will be contrasted with those of more developed systems. Whenever appli-cable, comparisons will be made to Roman Catholicism. Also included will be an analysis of how religion affects one's life, an overview of how science has attacked traditional reli-gion and how religion has responded, and a study of the resemblance between popular ?religious? beliefs (e.g., astrology and fortune-telling) and archaic religions. (alternating fall semesters)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.felician.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 559-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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