TH 100 Introduction to World Religions
This course introduces the basic teachings and spirituality of major world religions with the expectation that such exposure will foster a greater appreciation for the richness of human religious expression. The religions will be considered from the perspective of cultural context as well as historically and theologically in their relation to other faith traditions, considering where they converge and differ from each other, and particularly from Christianity, on issues central to human life. Ultimately, the course aims to cultivate a greater understanding of what is essential to faith and practice within a religious tradition and how this finds expression in human community study of the principles of moral philosophy and a discussion of the relation of these principles to contemporary moral and social issues.
Offered
As Needed, Online
Notes
Theology. Students may take either TH 100 Introduction to World Religions or TH 375 Comparative Theology to fulfill the general education theology requirement, but not both. Students are free to take the other course as an elective.