COURSE DESCRIPTION
Cross-cultural studies are incomplete without an analysis of systems of religion. Science and technology have taken over a great many of the functions traditionally performed by religion. This course is designed to analyze the function of religion, both as social institution and as an ideological construct by which persons in respective societies direct their lives. It will include a survey of world systems of religion, which will constitute a basis for a comparative analysis. The relationship between belief systems and the culture of the country or region will be examined. The five major religions commonly included in courses are: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. However, attention will be given to ancient and modern "sects" and "cults" as well.
GRADUATE CREDIT HOURS: 3 sh
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kimberly Alexander
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Updated 3/17/2008
