Course Number: 708; Online 708w
Open To:
Grades 11-12
Course Length:
Semester; 5 Units
UC/CSU Approved: Elective area “G” requirement
Course Description:
This course allows students to grow deeper in their own Christian faith by comparing it to other major world religions through a variety of experiences, including projects, selected readings, guest speakers, and film. Selections from the following world religions will be studied: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shintoism, Judaism, Islam, and others. In addition, students will explore humankind’s search for a relationship with the divine, and how these relationships have affected the world community and the present challenges that the global community faces.
Textbook/Class Resources:
- World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery, Fourth Edition (2015). St. Mary’s Press. ISBN: 9781599823294
Level of Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficult
Very Difficult
Estimated Homework Per Class:
30 minutes
30-60 minutes
60-90 minutes
Prerequisites:
None