PHIL 104 Introduction to Religious Studies
An introduction to the academic study of religion which explores the nature and variety of religious experience, forms of ritual/rites/worship, the use of practices in guiding everyday living and ethical decision making for individuals and communities, religion’s powerful role in the construction of meaning, and the reciprocal relationship between religion and culture. Drawing on insights from the humanities, this course is interdisciplinary in focus and worldwide in scope, exploring religious and spiritual experience in Asia, Africa, and the West.
Prerequisite
Eligible to enroll in
ENGL 121
Hours Weekly
3