REL C 351
Survey of World Religions
Church History and Doctrine
Religious Education
Course Description
Explores the origins, theological doctrines, scriptural works, and religious practices of several internationally religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Comparisions are offered between these religions, and Latter-day Saints belief and practice.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Factual
Learning Outcome
Students will know founders, places of significance, important events, central texts, core beliefs and practices of the world's major religious traditions.
Title
Conceptual
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to recognize and articulate key historical, theological and liturgical differences between various religious traditions.
Title
Spiritual
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to recognize elements of truth in traditions other than their own, and will develop a greater sense of God's loving guidance and work among all who seek Him.
Title
Application
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to offer more informed explanations of their own religious beliefs and commitments, and engage in mutually beneficial dialogue with believers in other traditions.
