REL 201 - World Religions

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 meets Cultural Literacy requirement on the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer: Yes

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.