REL 241 - Asian Religions

1. discuss theories of the origin of religion and conceptions of the sacred;   
2. express verbally and orally the three patterns for comparing and contrasting religions:

      a. focus of beliefs and practices;

       b. religious views of the world and life;

       c. religious views of male and female;

       d. describe the origins if Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Islam  and Shintoism;

3. compare and contrast concepts of Karma, rebirth and liberation within Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism;

4. discuss aspects or lack of social life such as caste and stages of life within Asian Religions;

5. describe the key beliefs and ethical practices of Asian Religions;               

6. discuss similarities and differences among Sikhism, Hinduism, and Islam;

7. cross analyze Asian religions within their own traditions, across geographic borders and to other Asian religions;

8.discuss each Asian religions acceptance, care and protection of the environment;

9. demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural and philosophical framework that comprises each of the traditions defined;

10. identify, interpret, evaluate and present logical, coherent, well-supported arguments on the major themes of each tradition studied;

11. express, both orally and in writing, an awareness of contemporary religious dynamics;

12.identify historic and modern geographic locations of each religious tradition studied.

General Education: Arts and Humanities.
Special Requirement(s): Contemporary Global/International Awareness or Historical Awareness.