REL C 351

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Survey of World Religions

Church History and Doctrine Religious Education

Course Description

Explores the origins, theological doctrines, scriptural works, and religious practices of several internationally religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Comparisions are offered between these religions, and Latter-day Saints belief and practice.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

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Fixed/Max

Lecture Hours

Fixed

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Fixed

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Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Learning Outcomes

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Factual

Learning Outcome

Students will know founders, places of significance, important events, central texts, core beliefs and practices of the world's major religious traditions.

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Conceptual

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to recognize and articulate key historical, theological and liturgical differences between various religious traditions.

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Spiritual

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to recognize elements of truth in traditions other than their own, and will develop a greater sense of God's loving guidance and work among all who seek Him.

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Application

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to offer more informed explanations of their own religious beliefs and commitments, and engage in mutually beneficial dialogue with believers in other traditions.