HUM 335World Religions

A comparative study of the great religious traditions of the world which seeks to understand their place in history and their impact on the world today. Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Native American and African traditions will be discussed. The course will approach these traditions as living. It will invite students to enter into dialogue with them, observe them in their unique cultural contexts, and ultimately to learn how they enrich and challenge our lives.