Course Details
Course Code: RELS201 Course ID: 3024 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course introduces the major religions of the world with attention to origin, history, beliefs and practices. The course provides a balanced consideration of both Eastern and Western religions. No force has influenced human life and civilization more than religion; no understanding of human affairs, on an individual scale or a global one, can succeed without comprehending it.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/28/2022 - 04/28/2023 | 05/01/2023 - 06/25/2023 | May | Spring 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 08/27/2023 | July | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/27/2023 - 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 - 10/29/2023 | September | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course students will be able to:
CO1 Identify the influence that major world religions have on society and illustrate the importance of studying religion today.
CO2 Describe and evaluate the key beliefs and characteristics of each major world religion and show how they are reflected in political and social structures and attitudes.
CO3 Examine and summarize the universal and unique forms of religious expression found in the major world religions (e.g., sacred places, symbols, ethics, and rituals).
CO4 Distinguish the basic concepts that make up a religious world view (e.g., creation of the world, good and evil, salvation, suffering).
CO5 Articulate the historical development, and interaction among, the major world religions.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 50.00 % |
| Week 1: Introductions | 6.25 % |
| Week 2: Hinduism | 6.25 % |
| Week 3: Buddhism | 6.25 % |
| Week 4: Confucianism and Daoism | 6.25 % |
| Week 5: Judaism | 6.25 % |
| Week 6: Christianity | 6.25 % |
| Week 7: Islam | 6.25 % |
| Week 8: Presentation Collaboration and Career Reflection | 6.25 % |
| Assignments | 25.00 % |
| Week #3 Project: Travel Show Presentation | 12.50 % |
| Week #5 Project: Current Affairs Worldview Essay | 12.50 % |
| Presentation | 25.00 % |
| Week #7 Presentation - My Favorite World Religion | 25.00 % |
After successfully completing this course students will be able to:
CO1 Identify the influence that major world religions have on society and illustrate the importance of studying religion today.
CO2 Describe and evaluate the key beliefs and characteristics of each major world religion and show how they are reflected in political and social structures and attitudes.
CO3 Examine and summarize the universal and unique forms of religious expression found in the major world religions (e.g., sacred places, symbols, ethics, and rituals).
CO4 Distinguish the basic concepts that make up a religious world view (e.g., creation of the world, good and evil, salvation, suffering).
CO5 Articulate the historical development, and interaction among, the major world religions.
| Book Title: | Judaism: The Basics - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780415401753 |
| Publication Info: | Routledge Lib |
| Author: | Neusner, Jacob |
| Unit Cost: | $102.16 |
| Book Title: | Introduction to the Study of Religion - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780415408882 |
| Publication Info: | Routledge Lib |
| Author: | Rodrigues, Hillary |
| Unit Cost: | $102.16 |
| Book Title: | Islam: Its History, Teaching, and Practices - e-book available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780253216274 |
| Publication Info: | Indiana University Press Lib |
| Author: | Nigosian, Solomon |
| Unit Cost: | $19.67 |