Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SOPH-0008 Version: 4 Organization's ID: REL1001 Organization: SOPHIA Learning, LLC Location: Online Length: The course is self-paced, and many learners complete it in 4-8 weeks. Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027 6/1/2021 - 5/31/2024 3/1/2018 - 5/31/2021 5/1/2013 - 2/28/2018 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to World Religions Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for students to gain mastery of the basic concepts integral to the study of religion and demonstrate how these concepts apply in real-world situations. Students explore key components of religions as they apply to a range of different belief systems and explore the role of religion in modern society. Learning Outcomes: Identify common elements of religions. Analyze religion's impact on individuals, society, and the world. Evaluate social, ethical, and cultural topics through the lens of religion. Investigate the major approaches to studying religion. General Topics: Reasons for Studying Religion Role of Religion in Modern Life The Religious Impulse Religion and the Individual, Origins, Family, Society, Economics, and Food What is Religion? "Origins" of Religion Religion as Myth Religion as Culture and Social Convention The Sacred and the Profane A "Definition" of Religion Categorizing Religions Primal Religions, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Other Eastern Religions Phenomenology Theology Historical Approaches Comparative Religion Philosophy and Sociology of Religion Summum Bonum Judaism - Yahweh Christianity - Trinity Islam - Allah Hinduism - Brahman/Atman Taoism - The Tao The Transcendent in Primal Religions Overview of “The Problem”: Suffering, Sin, Death, and Evil Mysticism, Sacramentalism, Silence and Action Transmission of the Teaching The Nature of Religious Narratives Early Creation Stories Parable, Myth, and Allegory Revelations Religion as a Worldview: Animism and Related Beliefs, Monotheism, Theism, Deism, Polytheism and Henotheism, Atheism, and Non-Theism Fear and Wonder: Ultimate Questions Death and Eternity Social Convention Humanism, Atheism, and Nihilism Gender, Economics, Law, Family Structure, and Societal Structure Overview of Morality and Ethics Marriage, Family and Sexuality War and Peace Duties and Law The Environment Overview of Ritual and Material Culture: Holy Places, Architecture, Festivals, Pilgrimages, Life Cycle Events, and Sacred Objects Religious States Separation of Church and State National Religions Religious and Political Issues Atheistic States Many "Worlds" in One Religious Wars and Violence Liberation Theology, Economic Inequality, and Social Justice Religious Inclusion and Exclusion Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from SOPHIA Learning, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content