Syllabus
SIRIUS COURSES
Syllabus
World Religions
3 Credit Hours
Term/Year: Summer/2013
Reference Number: PHI 125 NR
Classroom: online
Instructor: Dr. Maura Abrahamson
Office Location: 307 C
Phone Number: 708-656-8000 x 2313
E-mail: Maura.abrahamson@morton.edu
IMPORTANT COLLEGE DATES
Course Start Date: | June 3rd, 2013 | Course End Date: | July 25th, 2013 |
MORTON COLLEGE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course compares the major world religions and considers their major contributions to world civilizations. This study includes Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Tribal religions.
MORTON COLLEGE LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will gain an understanding of the ways religions were first conceived, how they are practiced and why they differ in a global context. Furthermore, students will be able to illustrate where religious conflicts have taken place and how they shape the world today. Students will gain a well-rounded understanding of the basic principles that provide the foundation for many of the world's religions. Finally, students will gain the ability to understand and appreciate the development of ideas and a well-honed sense of where we are in the history of humanity.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course consists of a survey of world religions with emphasis upon Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Tillman, Lance, and Thomas Scott Cason. World Religions. Jacksonville: Florida State
College at Jacksonville, 2010. ISBN: 13: 978-1-931997-24-9 (print); 13: 978-1-93199740 9 (digital or in the bookstore)
Martel, Yann. Life of Pi.
PROJECT DELTA LEARNING OUTCOMES
The primary objective of this course is to explore the subject matter of the field and to become familiar with the vocabulary and concepts of the field.
When you finish this course, you will be able to * Read, analyze, organize, interpret, and synthesize information
Syllabus
World Religions
3 Credit Hours
Term/Year: Summer/2013
Reference Number: PHI 125 NR
Classroom: online
Instructor: Dr. Maura Abrahamson
Office Location: 307 C
Phone Number: 708-656-8000 x 2313
E-mail: Maura.abrahamson@morton.edu
IMPORTANT COLLEGE DATES
Course Start Date: | June 3rd, 2013 | Course End Date: | July 25th, 2013 |
MORTON COLLEGE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course compares the major world religions and considers their major contributions to world civilizations. This study includes Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Tribal religions.
MORTON COLLEGE LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will gain an understanding of the ways religions were first conceived, how they are practiced and why they differ in a global context. Furthermore, students will be able to illustrate where religious conflicts have taken place and how they shape the world today. Students will gain a well-rounded understanding of the basic principles that provide the foundation for many of the world's religions. Finally, students will gain the ability to understand and appreciate the development of ideas and a well-honed sense of where we are in the history of humanity.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course consists of a survey of world religions with emphasis upon Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Tillman, Lance, and Thomas Scott Cason. World Religions. Jacksonville: Florida State
College at Jacksonville, 2010. ISBN: 13: 978-1-931997-24-9 (print); 13: 978-1-93199740 9 (digital or in the bookstore)
Martel, Yann. Life of Pi.
PROJECT DELTA LEARNING OUTCOMES
The primary objective of this course is to explore the subject matter of the field and to become familiar with the vocabulary and concepts of the field.
When you finish this course, you will be able to * Read, analyze, organize, interpret, and synthesize information