Religions in the Contemporary World II

The course RSD 1201– Religion in the Contemporary World II is a continuation of RSD 1101 - Religion in the Contemporary World. It examines religion as a phenomenon in the contemporary world. Major religions in the world are introduced to the students. The approach is two-fold. On the one hand it is general and comparative. On the other hand it is specific, as an attempt is made to study particular religious traditions. It analyses the historic origins and development of selected religious traditions. It also looks at their basic teachings, beliefs and practices. Emphasis is placed on the selected major religious traditions of the MIDDLE EAST, INDIA and FAR EAST ASIA.