R 102 Religions of the Western World

Investigates religions of the Western World. Includes discussion of how the outward forms of religious expression integrate with other cultural traditions. Focuses on Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Bahai, and Zoroastrianism.

Credits

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Humanities/Arts, AAS Human Relations, AS Cultural Diversity, AAOT Social Sciences, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS

Outcomes

Articulate an awareness of the varieties of religious expression and the dynamic nature of religious traditions. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the core tenants, practices, and institutions of Western religious traditions within their historical and contemporary contexts. Analyze the interaction of religious traditions with political, economic, social, and cultural institutions, groups, and individuals.