Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Winter Quarter 2013

James K. Wellman
RELIG 201
Seattle Campus

Introduction to World Religions: Western Traditions

History of religions, concentrating on religious traditions that have developed west of the Indus. Primary attention to the Semitic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and to their ancient world background with emphasis on basic conceptual and symbolic structures.

Class description

This course is a comparative introduction to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. While each of these traditions arose within the Middle East their influence has spread across all the continents. We will track these diverse traditions in their historical development, examing their ideas, practices and consequences on Western culture.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures and dicussion sections

Recommended preparation

Curiosity about the subject and strong critical thinking skills.

Class assignments and grading

The course assignments usually consist of a midterm and a final.

Ability to express a creative and critical comprehension of class materials including the lectures, required readings and active participation in section discussions.

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Modified:January 16, 2013