REL 150: Introduction to World’s Major Religions

Discipline
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3
Designation
FGC

This course is a survey of the world's major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism. Course content will also include indigenous religions, especially those found in Hawaiʻi.

Course Outcomes
  • Identify reasons for the academic study of religion.
  • Evaluate different approaches, definitions, and components of religion.
  • Describe the basic beliefs and practices of the world's major religions.
  • Examine the history that has shaped the development of religions and that continues to impact religions today.