REL 330 - Topics in World Religions

Institution:

Agnes Scott College

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Description:

Topics in World Religions Seminar focusing on a special problem within one o f the world's historic religions, or on new developments in the field of com- parative religions. Prerequisite: 130 or 131 or permission of the ins tructor May be taken more than once if topic varies Topic for 1999-2000: Religions of China - Introdu ces students to the religious dimensions of Chinese culture, both ancient and contemporary, including a survey of representative texts in translation from Confucian, Taoist, Buddhist, Isla mic and Christian traditions. Also examines religious tho ught in modern China and the shifts in government policy toward r eligion in an era of economic and social reform.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.agnesscott.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 471-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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