PHIL 2600 - World Religions (HU, GC)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course fulfills the General Education requirement for Literature/Humanities and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Comparative study of the tenets of the world's major living religions. Introductory course that will survey the beliefs and practices of at least three of the following traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Daoism, Shinto, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The focus will be on developing an understanding and appreciation of the beliefs and practices of each tradition. Course topics will vary according to instructor emphasis. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the historical foundations for at least three of the nine living traditions cited in the course description. 2. Describe the nature and diversity of world religions, including points of commonality and difference. 3. Articulate questions presented by these traditions, including how other academic disciplines interact with these traditions. 4. Analyze these traditions, becoming aware of one's own biases when approaching primary texts. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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