HUM 0010. World Religions

Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
Interdisciplinary survey of the beliefs and practices of the world's major religious traditions; focuses on primal religions, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. (CSU, UC)

HUM 0010 - World Religions

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Interdisciplinary survey of the beliefs and practices of the world's major religious traditions; focuses on primal religions, Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify and describe key elements of major religious traditions. Analyze and explain key elements of major religious traditions. Communicate effectively orally or in writing on important figures or topics within various religious traditions. Course Content Outline I. Primal Religions II. The Greek and Roman World III. Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto IV. Hinduism and Sikhism V. Buddhism and Jainism VI. Judaism and Zoroastrianism VII. Christianity VIII. Islam Course Objectives Course Objectives Through oral and written work: 1. Describe and compare the common motifs and patterns of tribal religions; 2. Describe, compare and contrast the doctrines and ethical systems of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; 3. Describe, compare and contrast the originating myths and subsequent interpretations of these myths in the religions of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; 4. Read and analyze various sacred texts from Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; 5. Describe, chart and interpret the rituals and celebrations found in Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam; 6. Analyze the relationship between the institutional structures and the cultures of Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read excerpts from Bhagavad-Gita and be prepared to discuss the meaning and significance of Jiva. 2. Read excerpts from Upanishads and be prepared to discuss the meaning Karma compared to its common use in Western culture. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Pick a topic related to world religions and write a 6-8 page research paper on that topic. 2. Based upon your comparative readings of the excerpts from Jewish and Christian Sacred texts, compare and contrast the "nature of woman" according to these two Prophetic religions. 3. After reading excerpts from Hindu writers (the Upanishads, Shankara, Ramana Maharshi) in the anthology "The Enlightened Mind", write a 1-2 page response paper; some questions you might ponder in response to these readings are: Did you enjoy the reading? Why or why not? Do you agree with the author? Why or why not? Did you find their ideas moving, or crazy, or profound, or ridiculous? Why or why not? Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Humanities

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The study of Humanities offers an approach which integrates the arts, literature, history, music, philosophy and other disciplines. The program focuses on the culture of human civilization from classic antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the Modern Era. The objective of the Humanities is to give a sense of wholeness to human experience.