M S 121 - Living Religions:U.S.& Global Perspectives and Practices

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Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School

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C. Denise Yarbrough In a pluralistic and multicultural society, Christians no longer have the luxury of pretending that they are the "majority" religion. Doingministry in today's world requires knowledge and sensitivity to the other major world religions that are an integral part of American culture and of our interconnected global world. This course will introduce students to the fundamental precepts and practices of a variety of major religions that are important players in the world today, both in this country and abroad, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam, Judaism, Bahai, Native American traditions, Neo-Pagan traditions, and Mormonism. Visits to places of worship in other world religions and/or guest speakers from these traditions are an integral part of this course. We will consider the challenges that pluralism poses for people of all faith traditions in a diverse society. We will examine how the various world religions are being lived out in this country and throughout the world. The intent of this course is: (1) to stimulate theological reflection about our own Christian tradition in light of the wisdom and insights of other world religions, and ; (2) to provide a brief introduction to the beliefs and practices of the world religions as they are lived out in our modern American context, and (3) to consider issues of globalism and pluralism in the context of Christian ministry and the relationship of religion to political and economic issues at home and abroad, considering issues of tolerance of other religions as each religion expresses or understands it.

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3.00

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www.crcds.edu

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(585) 271-1320

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