Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

DLSI-0011

Organization's ID:

DLSI-0011

Organization:

Distance Learning Systems Indiana, Inc

Location:

Online

Length:

9 weeks (16 hours a week inside and outside class time)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	religious studies

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide knowledge and understanding of indigenous and major world religions, historically as well as socially, including primal and indigenous religions, Hellenic and Roman Traditions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and the Baha'i Faith.

Learning Outcomes:

Interpret religion through natural and revealed theology, descriptive approaches, and historical approaches
Recognize the historical development of major world religions such as Indigenous Religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Recall specific doctrine and practice for major world religions such as Indigenous Religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Compare and contrast the major world religions and systematic ways of beliefs about each other and the world, including nature
Categorize other religious movements in time frames, including those before 1000 C.E., after 1000 C.E., and contemporary movements
Evaluate the trajectories of current religious movements against the historical and recent developments in world history and philosophy
Critique aspects of multiple religions, using supporting details to defend your opinions.
Identify basic dimensions of religion including ethics, doctrine, and rituals
Synthesize a comprehensive understanding of the vast array of religions and their common archetypal structures, despite their diversity.