Course Descriptions

REL3308 Contemporary World Religions
40 hours, 4 credits

An investigation of the historical and theological development of world religions from earliest times until the present. The course will cover the lives of the major religious founders and leaders in history, as well as the scriptures and religious text of world religions. The development of religious rituals will also be dealt with. The relationship between world religions and secular governments will be investigated, as well as the role and status of women in world religions.