Experience the historical, theological, and cultural components of the world's religions as an award-winning Professor takes you on a tour of our world and its religious cultures.
Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know
Overview
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: Religion-Its Meaning and Importance
- 02: Facets of Religion-Divinity and Devotion
- 03: Hinduism-Foundational Texts and Teachings
- 04: Hindu Gods and Devotional Practices
- 05: Gita to Gandhi-Yogas and Modern Hinduism
- 06: Waking Up-The Buddha and His Teachings
- 07: Vehicles to Nirvana-The Schools of Buddhism
- 08: Chinese Religion and Cosmology
- 09: Confucianism-Rituals and Relationships
- 10: Daoism-Harmony, Nature, and the Way
- 11: Kami and Spirits-Shinto and Shamanism
- 12: East Asian Buddhism-Zen and Pure Land
- 13: Judaism-God, Torah, and Covenant
- 14: Varieties of Jewish Thought and Practice
- 15: Living a Jewish Life
- 16: The Life and Commemoration of Jesus
- 17: Catholic and Orthodox Christianity
- 18: Protestantism and Christianity Today
- 19: Muhammad, Qur'an, and Islamic Civilization
- 20: Unity in Islam-The Five Pillars
- 21: Forms of Islam-Diversity among Muslims
- 22: Jains, Sikhs, and Baha'is
- 23: Religion and Law in America
- 24: Religion Today-Trends, Challenges, and Hope
Taught by
Mark Berkson, Ph.D.
