REL 201 - World Religions

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement.

WR 115Q as required.

Course Description: Surveys major religions of the world, comparing histories, differences, and similarities. Fulfills cultural literacy requirement within the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT).

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe other ways of viewing “reality” and explain the degree to which these world views are culturally derived. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Translate ideas from one culture into existing or potential applications in our own primarily Judeo-Christian path.
CLO#3: Explain specific terms from each tradition, particularly those which have found their way into our culture.
CLO#4: Explain the most essential ideas from each tradition.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.