PHIL 2200 Introduction to World Religions

3 Credit Hour(s)

PHIL 2020 is a survey of the development of religions from tribal cultures to present day societies. This course provides the student with a general knowledge of the major religions that exist in the world today as well as an understanding of their origins, development, and adaptation to present day social and political situations. In addition to these major religions, this course will provide an insight into past religions and spiritual thinking and analyze how they influenced religious thoughts that persist to this day. This course is equivalent to PHIL 201.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Characterize the world’s major religious traditions in terms of their worldview, theology, and spirituality.
Compare and contrast the main Western religious ideas with their Eastern alternatives.
Identify the ancient and pre-modern roots in modern religious practices and explain how these practices have changed through time.
Analyze and interpret short religious texts, from various traditions, at a collegiate level of competency.
Explain the ethical implications of religious commitment in the various faith traditions.
Discuss how their own religious faith (or secularist outlook) is influenced by, reacts to, or critiques the various religious traditions studied.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010