Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SOPH-0008 Version: 3 Organization's ID: REL1001 Organization: SOPHIA Learning, LLC Length: Self-paced. Students have up to 60 days to complete. 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 humanities 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 will demonstrate how these concepts apply in real world situations; 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: investigate the major approaches to studying religion 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. General Topics: Purposes for studying religion Defining religion An overview of the religions Methods of studying religion Sacred / transcendent "the problem" "the solution" Religious narratives Philosophy and doctrine The individual Society Morality and ethics Ritual and material Religion in government Religion in global affairs 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: 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