Asian Religions
General
Prefix
REL
Course Number
225
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Beliefs, practices, and history of religion in Asia. Includes various forms of Buddhism and Hinduism; Jainism and Sikhism; Confucianism and Taoism; Shintoism.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
08
Cultural Diversity
Yes
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Describe the faith traditions of various religions in China and Japan, such as Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism.
Outcome
Compare and contrast the historical development and cultural context of various religions in China and Japan.
Outcome
Describe the faith traditions of various religions of South Asia, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, etc.
Outcome
Compare and contrast the historical development and cultural context of various religions of South Asia.
Outcome
Identify the ways in which religious doctrine is manifested in the lives of believers.
Outcome
Analyze and evaluate religious responses to contemporary, international events.