HI 202 - World Religions and Society

Institution:

Dawson Community College

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Description:

This course is a historical survey of the world's major religions and will include, but not be limited to, Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism. The major beliefs, rituals, theology, sacraments, and organizations of each religion will be examined. Themes will include the role of defining and binding together communities and the use of religion to encourage or discourage socialization. Religious conflicts such as the Pakistan-India, the Catholic-Protestant in Europe, the Crusades in the Middle East and Asia, and the development of militant Islam will be studied.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dawson.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 377-3396

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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