Religious Diversity in America
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General
Prefix
REL
Course Number
201
Course ID
00171769-2022-11-02
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
An introduction to religious diversity and inter-religious dialogue in America. Religious faith and practice, tolerance, and public policy in a religiously diverse, democratic society.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
09
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the history of American religious diversity and contemporary American religious demographics.
Outcome
Compare exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism as responses to religious diversity.
Outcome
Analyze religious and philosophical foundations of tolerance and respect in a multicultural society.
Outcome
Analyze and evaluate approaches to public policy in a religiously diverse, democratic society.
Outcome
Discuss, evaluate, and formulate strategies for respectful inter-religious dialogue and cooperative action.