BASICS OF WORLD RELIGIONS

Course Code

DR 1027

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr M Mills

Pre-requisites

None

Notes

This course will be available in session 2006/07.

Overview

This is a foundational course in world religions. Each year, the course will examine three of the following four religious traditions: the Semitic traditions of Judaism and Islam; and the Indic traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism. Students will receive a basic introduction to the texts, traditions and social institutions of these religions.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%) and 2 essays (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%), provided each element of assessment is CAS 6 or above. New coursework can be submitted.