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PHIL/RELG111: World Systems of Ethics

Credits 3

Examines ethical systems in use around the world and their application to ethical issues of the day. Ethical analysis is applied to Asian, African, European, Mid-Eastern and American ethical dilemmas using the dominant ethical thought of each culture. Meets the General Education requirement for Diversity and Humanities.

RELG110: World Religions

Credits 3
Introduction to the major religions of the world with an emphasis on their origins and essential ideas. Included are oral religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and several extant alternative paths. The study is accomplished through key characteristics and patterns of religions including worldview community, central myths, ritual, ethics, emotional experiences, material expression, and sacredness. Meets General Education requirement for Diversity and Humanities.