PHIL 1140 - Philosophy and World Religions
3 Credits
Examines the historical and cultural development of the world’s major religions including, but not limited to: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, and Daoism. This course is intended to explore these religions in terms of philosophical questions such as the meaning of self-knowledge, virtue, justice, etc.
Major Content Areas
20% Daoism 20% Buddhism 20% Confucianism 20% Hinduism 20% Other influences
Learning Outcomes
Critically evaluate the pragmatic roles of world religions. Analyze the role of diversity within world religions in terms of a global perspective. Examine key differences and similarities within world religions. Evaluate differing views of life and death within world religions.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
08 - Global Perspective 06 - Humanities/Fine Arts
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