HIST 230 World Religions
This course offers a broad overview of at least 5 of the world's major religions, utilizing an historical and descriptive approach. Emphasis will be placed on attempting to understand the culture, philosophies, and world views associated with each religion empathetically and to consider the ways in which culture and beliefs have dialogically shaped one another and their associated communities. Current social and political issues that face these communities and our world will also be considered as we attempt to apply our knowledge within our chosen field of study and as responsible world citizens. Ultimately, it is hoped that the student will come away from this study with a clearer understanding of their own faith and culture and the ways in which those elements interact, having considered the common theological concerns of humankind through the various lenses of the world's wisdom traditions, equipped to continue developing their knowledge and applying it within their chosen field or ministry.
Cross Listed Courses
THEO 230
Prerequisite
THEO 110 or THEO 310
Offered
Fall semester
Notes
Meets the general education global foundations and humanities-history requirement.