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R: Religion

Course # Course Title Credits
R 201 Eastern Religions 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

This course uses critical reading, thinking, writing, and discussion to examine the history, evolution, ideology, philosophy, sacred practices, and rituals of the dominant and lesser known religions in the Eastern tradition, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto, and Jainism.. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Pass WR 115 with a "C-" or better, or suitable placement score.

R 202 Western Religions 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

This course uses critical reading, thinking, writing, and discussion to examine the history, evolution, ideology, philosophy, sacred practices, and rituals of the dominant and lesser known religions in the Western tradition, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Pass WR 115 with a "C-" or higher, or a suitable placement score.

R 203 American Religions 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

This course uses critical reading, thinking, writing, and discussion to examine the history, evolution, ideology, philosophy, sacred practices, and rituals of the dominant and lesser known religions in the American tradition, including Mayan religion, Native American religions, Puritanism, LDS, Scientology, and others. Some sections may have a low-cost text book option.Prerequisites: Pass WR 115 with a "C-" or higher, or a suitable placement score.